Business

Fort Smith Board overturns Planning Commission and blocks cell tower permit

The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Sept. 5) approved the appeal of a conditional use application to build a more than 15-story commercial communication (cell) tower near the…

Report shows consumers prefer to use debit cards for most purchases

A new report from J.D. Power U.S. found debit cards are used by more consumers than any other form of payment at the point of sale, with 78% of consumers…

Tyson Foods and Gatik to test autonomous trucks in Northwest Arkansas

Tyson Foods is partnering with Gatik to test autonomous middle-mile product shipments. Gatik’s autonomous trucks will allow Tyson to move frozen products between Northwest Arkansas distribution centers and storage facilities….

Chamber study finds commuters from 48 counties find work at LR Port, airport

A new study conducted for the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce found that employees from 48 Arkansas counties commute to the Port of Little Rock or Clinton National Airport…

Introducing the 2023 class of NEA Women in Business

We are pleased to introduce to you the 2023 class of Northeast Arkansas Women in Business award winners. This is our fifth year producing this award for the region, and…

NEA Women in Business: Linda Wofford

Linda Wofford President of Engines, Inc. and owner of The Everyday Chef Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in adult education and human resources What was your dream job and why?…

NEA Women in Business: Sally Wilson

Sally L. Wilson Former mayor (2019-2022); engineer City of Osceola Residence: Osceola Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (magna cum laude) What was your dream job and why? Engineering. I…

NEA Women in Business: Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth (Liz) Smith Executive Director Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce Residence: Blytheville Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Arkansas State University; graduate studies at the University of Arkansas What…

NEA Women in Business: Brittany Scott

Brittany Scott CEO SMART Reproduction Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in animal science, Stephen F. Austin State University; master’s degree in animal science with an emphasis in reproductive physiology, Louisiana…

NEA Women in Business: Lisa John-Adams

Lisa John-Adams Quality Systems Director Nucor Steel Arkansas Residence: Gosnell/Blytheville Education: Master’s degree in chemistry What was your dream job and why? I’ve always been intrigued about curing common diseases…

NEA Women in Business: Allison Hestand

Allison Hestand CEO/Director of Economic Development Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce Residence: Paragould Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, minor in economics What was your dream job and why? I think…

NEA Women in Business: Kimberley Dale

Kimberley Dale Attorney Principle Branch Thompson Warmath Dale & Butler; owner of Paragould Title Company Residence: Greene County Education: Bachelor’s degree in corporate finance, Arkansas State University; juris doctorate, University…

NEA Women in Business: Carla Carson

Carla Carson Vice President Senior Trust Officer Centennial Bank Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Arkansas State University What was your dream job and why? I have the opportunity…

NEA Women in Business: Candence Brooks

Candence Brooks Chief Operating Officer/Co-Owner Take 1 Performance Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing with emphasis in logistics, Arkansas State University; master’s degree in business administration, Arkansas State University…