Business

Sen. Boozman said new Farm Bill to pass around end of year

The $1.5 trillion Farm Bill expired on Oct. 1, but U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., believes that a new bill will be passed by the end of the year or…

Democrats blast DHS for Medicaid disenrollments

Democratic Party of Arkansas Chairman Grant Tennille accused the Arkansas Department of Human Services and Republicans in the state legislature of bungling the state’s Medicaid re-enrollment process. At a press…

Elicia Dover joins JF Media+Marketing

Former KATV anchor and reporter Elicia Dover has joined JF Media+Marketing, an Arkansas-based fractional marketing and communications company owned by her husband, Jeremy Flynn. Dover, an award-winning journalist, will be…

Arkansas DHS, UAMS collaborate on $9.5 million mental health program

In an effort to increase mental health services for Arkansans, especially in rural parts of the state, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the University of Arkansas for…

State of NWA region, business analysis luncheon is Oct. 25

The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, in collaboration with the Northwest Arkansas Council, will release the…

Arkansas wildland firefighters to battle Mississippi wildfires

Gov. Sarah Sanders authorized Tuesday (Oct. 10) a crew of 10 wildland firefighters from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division to assist the State of Mississippi with their ongoing…

De Queen’s Beau McCastlain named Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Beau McCastlain, a television production teacher at De Queen High School, was named the Arkansas Teacher of the Year Monday (Oct. 9). McCastlain learned he had been selected out of…

Taliano’s partners with others to bring pizza, craft beer to downtown Fort Smith

Three establishments are joining forces to present a new bar and restaurant to downtown Fort Smith. Taliano’s, Bike Rack Brewing Co. and Vinnie’s Pies have agreed to collaborate to offer…

More than 427,000 Arkansans come off Medicaid rolls after six-month ‘unwinding’ process

Arkansas’ Medicaid rolls fell by more than 53,000 in September, the final month for redetermination for eligibility, according to new figures released by the state Department of Human Services on…

Little Rock Children’s Clinic signs new WLR lease for expanded medical office

Little Rock Children’s Clinic (LRCC) signed a lease on Aug. 31 for office space at 27 Corporate Hill Drive that they plan to remodel and convert into medical office space….

Hotels planned in Bentonville, Rogers

A Kansas hospitality management company is investing in multiple new hotel projects in Benton County. In May, Wichita-based TGC Group paid Sitton Group LLC $737,500 for a 1.34-acre lot on…

Arkansas State University’s private scholarship portal open

Arkansas State University’s Privately Funded Scholarship Portal is now open for students planning to attend A-State during the 2024-25 academic year. “This portal is a one-stop application that will make…

Arkansas net farm income drops by $1 billion in 2023

Net farm income has dropped dramatically in Arkansas in 2023. The Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center projects that net farm income in Arkansas is down about $1 billion…

Introducing the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2023 C-Suite Award winners

In this issue, we recognize 10 top executives with our ninth annual C-Suite Awards. The honor acknowledges regional leaders’ contributions, commitment to the community and exceptional professional performance. Candidates are…

Family-driven revival: Springdale group plans to reopen Springdale icon AQ Chicken House

Earlier this year, 76-year-old restaurant landmark AQ Chicken House —whose patrons included U.S. presidents — served its final meal in Springdale at 1207 N. Thompson St. (U.S. Highway 71). Or…

Real Deals: Bentonville’s Moberly Business Park sells for $12.75M

A four-building commercial office park in Bentonville changed hands recently for $12.75 million. 25N5 Moberly LLC, managed by Scott Senyard, bought the Moberly Business Park at 2500 Technology Circle, east…

2 Chase branches slated to open soon in Bentonville, Springdale

Chase bank branches are expected to open this fall in Bentonville and Springdale. The consumer banking division of New York-based JPMorgan Chase & Co. opened its first Northwest Arkansas branch…

Let your voice be heard on Arkansas’ energy and environmental future

Driving future energy and environment innovations throughout our state starts with you. That’s why Metroplan has collaborated with the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Office of Air Quality, the…

Exporters receive Governor’s award for excellence

Five Arkansas companies were presented the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade on Friday (Oct. 6) in Little Rock. The companies honored included Progressive Trail Design of Bentonville, Cobalt…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas expands Beyond School Walls mentorship program with United Way support

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas recently kicked off the youth mentorship program Beyond School Walls after piloting it last year. The success led to the program’s expansion this…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson