by - August 19, 2024 11:24 pm
On the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, President Joe Biden received a standing ovation from thousands of party faithful who gave him a hero’s welcome and…
by - August 19, 2024 4:33 pm
A report from Reshoring Initiative indicates the effort to return manufacturing jobs to the U.S. created 819 reported cases of reshoring in 2023, and foreign direct investment led to 287,000…
by - August 18, 2024 4:20 pm
Arkansas State University System board chair Christy Clark sees even brighter days ahead for the university system she oversees, and the previous days have been plenty bright. Clark, who appeared…
by - August 18, 2024 12:59 pm
The national economy is reaching what one Arkansas economist called a “possible inflection point.” Arkansas’ unemployment rate, meanwhile, is a full percentage point below the national average with almost two…
by - August 16, 2024 9:58 am
Net annual Arkansas job growth rose 1.4% in July, but the number of unemployed rose 4.4%. The state’s July jobless rate was 3.3%, unchanged compared to June and slightly above…
by - August 15, 2024 1:42 pm
Arkansas banks have been catching their breath as interest rates have remained stable for a year. Now, they are preparing for future rate changes that might occur. In fact, the…
by - August 15, 2024 11:50 am
Drought conditions have plagued farmers for the last two harvest seasons, but haven’t been a factor this growing season. One side impact has been on the water levels of the…
by - August 15, 2024 7:49 am
Walmart on Thursday (Aug. 15) reported an almost 5% gain in quarterly revenue but saw unadjusted net income drop 43% in the quarter. The Bentonville-based company boosted full fiscal year…
by - August 15, 2024 6:09 am
Sales dipped and profits were lower for Dillard’s, whose CEO expressed disappointment in the Little Rock-based retailer’s performance. Dillard’s reported Thursday (Aug. 15) revenue of $1.514 billion in the second…
by - August 14, 2024 8:49 pm
Jonesboro-based SMART Reproduction has won a $274,996 research seed grant from the National Science Foundation. CEO Brittany Scott said the idea to apply came from a conversation with the Arkansas Small Business and…
by - August 14, 2024 3:16 pm
Little Rock-based generation and transmission cooperative Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corp. (AECC) plans to build a 900-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant on about 100 acres in Morris County, Texas, near Naples….
by - August 14, 2024 9:08 am
Arkansas economic officials announced Wednesday (Aug. 14) that Wild Pastures, a national grass-fed and pasture-raised meat delivery service, is expanding into Arkansas. The company’s move into a 138,000-square-foot facility in…
by - August 13, 2024 4:54 pm
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders said she wants to be known as the education governor as she looks to build on policy and legislation that’s impacted pre-K through high school education…
by - August 13, 2024 4:28 pm
The Fort Smith industrial property that Gov. Sarah Sanders brought attention to with a pre-investigation concern of being connected to Chinese communists, has been found to not have any connections…
by - August 13, 2024 10:56 am
The sixth cohort of Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) includes companies focused on cycling, firearms, outdoor apparel and camping, the University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (Aug. 13). The 12-week incubator starts…
by - August 13, 2024 10:31 am
Right to Start, a national nonprofit that promotes entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced Tuesday (Aug. 13) the launch of the Arkansas Starters Coalition, a statewide entrepreneurship initiative. According to…
by - August 13, 2024 8:00 am
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal proudly introduces the 28th class of Forty Under 40 honorees. Our annual list recognizes emerging leaders for achievements in their professional lives and their community…
by - August 12, 2024 2:36 pm
Missy Darwin Kincaid has been named director of development at the University of Arkansas’ Honors College, the university announced Monday (Aug. 12). The university alumna and Little Rock native began…
by - August 12, 2024 12:31 pm
Healthcare access continues to be a hurdle for many working Americans, especially in rural areas. Three years ago, Springdale-based Tyson Foods began offering medical care to employees in several areas…
by - August 12, 2024 10:38 am
Walmart is expected to beat estimates when it reports fiscal second-quarter earnings on Thursday (Aug. 15) for the period ending July 31. The consensus estimate is 65 cents per share,…
