by - August 18, 2020 3:43 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is now accepting applications for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for wildfire suppression kits through October 2, 2020. The application can be found…
by - August 18, 2020 3:40 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has awarded $7,162,966 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 23 Arkansas counties and communities. The grants were awarded under the General Assistance set-aside,…
by - August 17, 2020 8:39 pm
Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) announced Monday (Aug. 17) that Dr. Carlos R. Clark has been selected to become the College’s 15th president, succeeding Ms. Regina H. Favors who has served…
by - August 17, 2020 12:52 pm
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas has opened a 22-bed unit dedicated to the post-operative needs of patients undergoing orthopedic and spine surgeries. Mercy has also added an orthopedic service line coordinator…
by - August 17, 2020 11:05 am
Entergy Arkansas announced Monday (Aug. 17) plans to purchase a 900-acre, 100-megawatt solar farm near Brinkley. Pending approval by the Arkansas Public Service Commission, Walnut Bend Solar will be among…
by - August 17, 2020 10:58 am
The Arkansas Department of Commerce awarded the city of Hamburg $2 million from its Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant program. The city will work in partnership with CableSouth Media…
by - August 16, 2020 1:58 pm
Vision 2000 Inc. made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County June 15 through July 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The company spent…
by - August 16, 2020 12:37 pm
2020 marks the 24th year for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s Forty Under 40. It’s safe to say this class will be one we won’t soon forget. That is due…
by - August 16, 2020 12:20 pm
When tracing the progress of Whitney Yoder’s career, there is a common denominator: connecting people. That work has been underscored during a global pandemic, as millions of people connect to…
by - August 16, 2020 12:19 pm
Paul Wilson is an entrepreneur and problem solver at heart. Originally from Coffeyville, Kan., Wilson wanted to work in finance from age 6. In 2000, to put himself through Wichita…
by - August 16, 2020 12:18 pm
More than a paycheck, Mike Williams is pursuing a mission — connecting gifts of food with people who need food. Williams, a native of Memphis, Tenn., came from a family…
by - August 16, 2020 12:16 pm
Amanda Whittaker has worked in some aspect of the retail industry throughout her career. The Little Rock native spent the first 11 years working in the marketing and supplier segments…
by - August 16, 2020 12:14 pm
Casey Weatherford helps women-led companies and organizations tell their brand stories. “I want to work with women so that they know their work matters, to amplify their voices, their reach,…
by - August 16, 2020 12:13 pm
Ryan Vessell worked his way through six positions, from entry-level analyst to vice president, in 11 years at Tyson Foods. Impressive, especially at a Fortune 500 company. In March 2019,…
by - August 16, 2020 12:11 pm
In her role at Walmart, Allison Van Matre manages 360-degree communications, strengthening Walmart’s brand reputation, engaging and inspiring associates, building stakeholder trust and driving growth. “We want to be the…
by - August 16, 2020 12:10 pm
Keith Tencleve has established a career at the intersection of two strengths: business and engineering. This symbiosis of skills has benefited his endeavors with aviation projects and now as an…
by - August 16, 2020 12:08 pm
Madeline Taylor is one of the youngest members at the oldest company in Arkansas. She earned the promotion in 2019, three years after joining Rose Law Firm in Little Rock,…
by - August 16, 2020 12:07 pm
John Strack’s career in the construction industry was put in motion by some advice from his mother. Strack was a business student at the University of Arkansas when his mom…
by - August 16, 2020 12:05 pm
Matt Smith’s occupation with one of the state’s most recognizable companies did not start with a grand plan. “I never really planned on making [banking] a career,” he said. “Fifteen…
by - August 16, 2020 12:04 pm
Carson Roncketto was looking for a change when she joined Creative as chief operating officer in August 2017. After working in the nonprofit sector, the North Little Rock native sought…
