by - September 11, 2019 4:23 pm
Construction will start Thursday (Sept. 12) on a new $45 million facility at the University of Arkansas that is expected to help students navigate financial, academic and other roadblocks they…
by - September 11, 2019 9:32 am
Northeast Arkansas Federal Credit Union will change its name and new brand strategy as part of an on-going focus in Northeast Arkansas and the Southeast Missouri region. NEAFCU is now…
by - September 11, 2019 6:25 am
The University of Central Arkansas College of Business has added five faculty members across its four departments. The Department of Accounting hired Josh Simer; the Department of Economics, Finance and…
by - September 10, 2019 2:50 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville reported a 4.1% enrollment increase this semester with 8,649 students. The unofficial number was taken on the 11th day of classes. The college reported…
by - September 10, 2019 1:56 pm
Walmart announced the addition of Nuala O’Connor, a 20-year technology policy and privacy expert, in a new role as senior vice president and chief counsel of digital citizenship. O’Connor will…
by - September 10, 2019 10:57 am
CARTI announced Tuesday (Sept. 10) its plans to build CARTI Cancer Center South Arkansas, a comprehensive cancer treatment facility to be located in El Dorado. The cancer center’s planned services…
by - September 10, 2019 9:16 am
Retail giant Walmart and its ancillary business Sam’s Club, along with the Walmart Foundation, have committed $500,000 toward relief and recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in North…
by - September 10, 2019 8:51 am
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has joined an investigation into whether Google conducts its business practices in accordance with state and federal antitrust laws. A bipartisan coalition of 50 attorney…
by - September 9, 2019 7:04 pm
Target said it will expand a customer loyalty plan in early October with the national rollout of Target Circle. Target’s chief marketing officer Rick Gomez said Monday (Sept. 9) the…
by - September 9, 2019 6:07 pm
State Rep. Marsh Davis, R-Cherokee Village, will seek re-election for his seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Davis, who represents District 61, is serving his first term. The district…
by - September 9, 2019 12:58 pm
Two Northwest Arkansas families who have guided the rise of two of the nation’s largest poultry companies will be honored for their business acumen this fall in Springdale. Arkansas nonprofit…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Osceola Education: Studied business management at Mississippi County Community College (now Arkansas Northeast College) Professional background: Collins has worked in housing property management. What was your dream job as…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: B.S. Journalism, University of Kansas Professional background: Davis celebrated her 30th year at KAIT as a news anchor and reporter. Before that, she worked as a general…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor of Psychology, La Sabana University, Bogotá, Colombia. Professional background: As the executive director of the El Centro Hispano (The Hispanic Center), Gomez and the center provide…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Business degree, Arkansas State University Professional background: Holloway’s background is in public relations and sales. What was your dream job as kid and why? Travel agent. I…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Wilson Education: University of Arkansas Professional background: Hunter’s first job out of college was working for Enron in their government affairs office for Texas and Oklahoma. She went on…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Pocahontas Education: B.A. English, M.A. English from Arkansas State University; ABD (all but dissertation) Ed.D. in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning from University of Arkansas Professional background: Liebhaber has…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Paragould Education: Attended Greene County Tech and Arkansas State University Professional background: McGowan’s career began in banking and real estate sectors. What inspired you to pursue the career you…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: B.S. Finance, Oklahoma State University Professional background: Osment has worked in banking for nearly 30 years. Her first banking job was as a part-time teller in college…
by - September 9, 2019 9:20 am
Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations, Arkansas State University; University of Oklahoma Institute for Chamber Managers Professional background: White worked as the executive director…
