Business

Then & Now: Jay Brain helping clients at Stephens

Key decisions at pivotal moments in his life led Jay Brain to his role today as senior vice president with Stephens Inc. First, he decided to major in finance and…

The Big Dill to partner with UA, build pickleball facility in phases

The organization planning to build a $50 million pickleball academy and sports complex east of Interstate 49 in Springdale will collaborate with a University of Arkansas department on sports-related research and…

U.S. online grocery sales rise 31% in September

U.S. online grocery sales surged to $12.5 billion in September, a 31% increase over the previous year, according to the latest shopper survey from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus. A…

UAFS, Wounded Warrior to hold event for veterans, military members

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is partnering with the Wounded Warrior Project on an event set for Oct. 20 designed to help connect veterans, active-duty members, and families…

Owens Corning opens Russellville plant

State, local, and Owens Corning officials gathered Tuesday (Oct. 14) in Russellville for the grand opening of the company’s new Foamular NGX manufacturing plant in the Pope County city. Announced…

‘Farmaggedon’: Government shutdown deepens agriculture sector disaster

America’s farm sector has been devastated by ongoing trade wars with countries such as China, low commodity prices, foreign competition for markets, higher input costs, weather and other factors. The…

The Supply Side: Walmart celebrates 40 years of buying American-made goods

It was 1985, and Walmart had 882 stores with annual sales of $8.4 billion and roughly 104,000 employees. The retailer was expanding in Colorado and Wisconsin. But that was also…

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks receives gift to support 2 capital projects

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville announced Tuesday (Oct. 14) that it has received $220,000 from Nancy (née Totemeier) and William D. Koch. The gift will fund construction…

UA receives $200,000 in gifts from donors

The University of Arkansas recently received $200,000 in gifts from donors benefiting honors education and UA libraries. A $150,000 gift from Springdale nonprofit Schmieding Foundation to University Libraries will go…

State of Region report to be released Oct. 23

The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is collaborating with the Northwest Arkansas Council to release…

Arkansas Heart Hospital names Jacob Robinson as president

Arkansas Heart Hospital (AHH) announced the promotion of Jacob Robinson to president. In this new role, Robinson will oversee all day-to-day operations of the cardiovascular hospital. “Jacob has been instrumental…

Business Journal seeks nominations for Outstanding Business Awards

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is accepting nominations for its third annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards recognition program. Arvest Bank is the sponsor. The Business Journal’s newest awards program…

NWA Food Bank names Taylor Speegle as next president, CEO

Lowell-based Northwest Arkansas Food Bank announced Monday (Oct. 13) that Taylor Speegle will be its next president and CEO. The appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2026. Speegle, who is vice…

UAMS receives $11.7 million for maternal health research

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will expand research for maternal health in Arkansas by establishing the Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Excellence…

Freight sorter systems to be deployed on I-55 and I-40

Quarterhill, a provider of intelligent transportation system solutions, together with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Arkansas Highway Police have launched a $2.7 million project to modernize freight…

Jones Center rebrands, opens renovated ice arena

The Jones Center in Springdale recently released a new brand and renovated its ice arena in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The project cost $625,000. The rebranding effort was led…

LR Public Radio announces $500,000 journalism endowment honoring Judith K. Faust

Little Rock Public Radio has established the Judith K. Faust Endowment for Journalism, a new $500,000 fund created to honor the legacy of an Arkansan whose life was devoted to…

CREST showcase slated for Judd Hill Farmer’s Market

Plans continue to unfold for the Career Readiness Education and Skills (CREST) center at Arkansas State University and a showcase featuring the program will be held Wednesday (Oct. 15) at…

Whirlpool responds to ADEQ issues with Fort Smith pollution-mitigation efforts

Whirlpool has agreed to some of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) requests to do more to monitor and mitigate cancer-causing pollutants around the former Whirlpool Fort Smith plant….

Heartland Forward promotes 2 staff to key leadership roles

Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think-and-do tank, announced Monday (Oct. 13) two leadership appointments to expand its reach and impact. Krista Cupp, vice president of development, has been promoted to executive…

Then and Now: Architect Christie King rises to the challenge

The Supply Side: Monica + Andy expands product launch with Walmart

UA-Pulaski Tech receives $1.8 million grant for construction skills training

Tyler McDonald named interim president of CHI St. Vincent Morrilton