by - September 23, 2024 5:27 pm
Arkansas residents can apply for the Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator through Sept. 29, according to a news release. The program offers up to $5,000 to turn ideas into businesses…
by - September 23, 2024 5:18 pm
Walmart recently announced a merger of Sam’s Club’s corporate supply chain employees with Walmart’s internal supply chain. David Guggina, head of supply chain operations at Walmart, confirmed the news first…
by - September 23, 2024 3:55 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors recently approved a solar energy plan. A $1.452 million investment will generate about $100,000 in annual energy cost savings that will offset 68% of…
by - September 23, 2024 3:18 pm
Rogers-based startup Ranch2Retail (R2R) is just what the name implies – a bridge between cattle ranchers and retailers who sell beef products and the supply chain that connects the two….
by - September 23, 2024 2:56 pm
Northwest Arkansas is widely known as the home to three Fortune 500 companies and the University of Arkansas. These companies drive a large portion of the region’s economy and greatly…
by - September 23, 2024 2:48 pm
The Walton Family Foundation is accepting applications for its Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program through Oct. 10. Design professionals can apply online at this link. The applications are open to…
by - September 23, 2024 9:39 am
United Methodist Behavioral Hospital Jonesboro LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s…
by - September 23, 2024 9:30 am
Arkansas Heritage recently recognized recipients of Small Museum and Arkansas Heritage grants at its headquarters in Little Rock. These grant programs provide awards to Arkansas’ small history museums, historical societies,…
by - September 23, 2024 9:22 am
Black River Technical College had a surge enrollment in terms of actual students and an increase in the in the number of credit hours taken. Jason Smith, vice president of…
by - September 22, 2024 10:40 am
University of Central Arkansas President Dr. Houston Davis has helped guide the Conway-based university to some solid enrollment gains over the last four years. Earlier this fall, UCA welcomed one…
by - September 22, 2024 10:13 am
Governor Sarah Sanders announced the following appointments: Arkansas Beef Council Michael McMillan, Hot Springs Village, to the Arkansas Beef Council. Term to expire March 30, 2026. Replaces Terry Laster. Arkansas…
by - September 20, 2024 12:54 pm
Net annual Arkansas job growth rose 1.8% in August, and the number of unemployed in the state fell 1.14%. The state’s August jobless rate was 3.3%, unchanged compared to July…
by - September 20, 2024 12:24 pm
Environmental Working Group (EWG) has sued Tyson Foods over the company’s “climate-smart” claims. The civil suit was filed Sept. 18 in the District of Columbia Superior Court and backed by…
by - September 20, 2024 12:13 pm
Tulsa-based Triad Eye Institute recently acquired the Northwest Arkansas operations of Vold Vision, purchased its Fayetteville clinic for $12.5 million and leased another in Bentonville. Dr. Steven Vold of Vold…
by - September 20, 2024 12:02 pm
With sounds of construction and activity in the background, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) on Friday (Sept. 20) held a “proof of concept” ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base…
by - September 20, 2024 6:20 am
Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor announced Friday (Sept. 20) that its jointly-owned U.S. subsidiary, SWA Lithium LLC has been selected for up to $225 million from the U.S. Department of…
by - September 20, 2024 6:06 am
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas announced Thursday (Sept. 19) a milestone in high-speed internet broadband access throughout the state, as cooperative fiber providers have delivered broadband capability to more than…
by - September 19, 2024 3:36 pm
The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees on Thursday (Sept. 19) in a special meeting approved nearly $48 million in capital projects at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, including a…
by - September 19, 2024 3:31 pm
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class of inductees. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes…
by - September 19, 2024 3:27 pm
Country Club Station, a retail center in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood, was sold Sept. 12 in a transaction worth $3.2 million. Todd Rice of Colliers | Arkansas, represented the seller…
