by - September 4, 2018 2:45 pm
Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock has named Regina Favors as interim president and added former Judge Richard Mays to its board of directors. Favors will serve in the role…
by - September 4, 2018 2:29 pm
The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Foundation announced that the Windgate Foundation has awarded a major grant of $1 million to establish the “Windgate Foundation General Scholarship Endowment.”…
by - September 4, 2018 2:24 pm
Fort Smith Ward 1 Director and real estate developer Keith Lau is moving forward on his plans to build four-bedroom duplexes at the property he owns on 1001, 1011, and…
by - September 4, 2018 2:19 pm
There has been a significant push in academia in recent years to steer students towards science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM related careers. One area that has been less…
by - September 4, 2018 1:20 pm
Entergy Arkansas, a utility of New Orleans-based Entergy Corp., will install advanced meters in homes and businesses between 2019 and 2021 as part of its advanced metering project. Over the…
by - September 4, 2018 7:59 am
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story appeared in the Aug. 20 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business Journal’s…
by - September 4, 2018 6:22 am
Arkansas State University Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir has signed a new agreement that extends his contract to June 30, 2023, ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced. Financial terms of the…
by - September 3, 2018 5:32 pm
Efforts to sell the building owned by Fayetteville co-op Ozark Natural Foods (ONF) have hit a snag. ONF, a natural foods retailer, announced earlier this summer its intention to sell…
by - September 2, 2018 10:02 am
UA Walton College economist Mervin Jebaraj said that the GOP tax cuts passed last December were expected to trigger business investment, and that will lead to wage growth for workers….
by - September 2, 2018 9:59 am
With new security measures in place at War Memorial Stadium after a potential gun threat a week ago, state Parks and Tourism director Kane Webb said he’s still looking for…
by - August 31, 2018 2:14 pm
Board members for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) spent Thursday (Aug. 30) in executive session interviewing six candidates for the position of executive director and CEO of the Highfill-based…
by - August 31, 2018 11:25 am
A nearly $2 million renovation of the former Cabela’s in Rogers reached a milestone Thursday (Aug. 31) with the installation of new exterior signage. The new signage will prominently highlight…
by - August 30, 2018 6:09 pm
The University of Central Arkansas has named Amanda Hoelzeman as director of media relations. She will begin in that role on Sept. 17. Hoelzeman currently serves as communications director for…
by - August 30, 2018 5:39 pm
Mayor Harold Perrin tasked a group of business and civic leaders to develop ideas that could ultimately lead to a corridor connecting downtown Jonesboro with Arkansas State University. Members of…
by - August 30, 2018 5:30 pm
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. has purchased 550 new Peterbilt 579 trucks that will include factory-installed aerodynamic systems from Austin, Texas-based FlowBelow Aero Inc. On Thursday (Aug. 30), the…
by - August 30, 2018 2:15 pm
Little Rock-based Mainstream Technologies announced Thursday (Aug. 30) a new business unit focusing on cybersecurity services. “Cybersecurity really is different for each and every business,” said President and Chief Security…
by - August 30, 2018 1:47 pm
Walmart.com is testing a new fulfillment protocol for suppliers selling everyday consumables in multiple categories including pets, dry grocery, office and party supplies, household, baby, health and beauty. The retailer…
by - August 30, 2018 10:00 am
A University of Arkansas biologist has received a four-year, $800,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research methods to improve the efficiency and environmental soundness in the production…
by - August 29, 2018 6:18 pm
A statement from the Arkansas Highway Commission declared its neutrality on a proposed casino amendment, but it leveled criticism of the ballot measure’s advertising campaign, which it implied was misleading….
by - August 29, 2018 6:11 pm
Methodist Village Senior Living (MVSL) has received a total of $50,000 in new financial contributions for its expansion. The two awards announced on Monday (Aug. 27) were for $25,000 each…
