by - August 20, 2024 1:23 pm
Mimi San Pedro, chief strategy officer of The Venture Center, will retire on Aug. 23 after five and a half years of service with the organization. San Pedro will continue…
by - August 20, 2024 9:28 am
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting has partnered with the Korean Entrepreneurship Foundation (KoEF) to bring 15 South Korean startups to Northwest Arkansas for six weeks to “foster international business relationships and…
by - August 19, 2024 7:14 pm
The Little Rock Zoo and Lyon College recently announced a long-term partnership, offering new hands-on educational opportunities for undergraduate students interested in pursuing animal-related professions. This partnership takes the form…
by - August 17, 2024 9:38 pm
The Arkansas Community Foundation has elected Tracy Cude of Bentonville as chair for the statewide organization’s board of directors, along with four new board members: Dennis Hunt of Fayetteville, Brad…
by - August 17, 2024 9:14 pm
Hendrix College named Tyler Gum as its inaugural Director of Development for Athletics. Gum will officially begin his role on Monday, August 19. Gum, a native of Conway, brings a…
by - August 15, 2024 8:45 pm
Lawrence Healthcare announced Thursday (Aug. 15) its selection of Aaron Hilton as the system’s new president. Hilton has spent the past two years working at St. Bernards Healthcare, leading numerous…
by - August 15, 2024 2:09 pm
Rogers-based Onyx Coffee Lab has been certified by Living Wage for Us for the company’s commitment to paying all workers a living wage. According to Lilburn, Ga.-based Living Wage, Onyx…
by - August 15, 2024 1:01 pm
Lena Hayes, who has served as executive director of the Baptist Health Foundation, will return to the Clinton Foundation as Chief of Philanthropy and Partnerships. The foundation confirmed her hiring…
by - August 15, 2024 11:45 am
Encore Bank announced Thursday (Aug. 15) the promotion of Michael Hallmark to the role of regional president for North Arkansas and South Missouri. Initially appointed as the regional president for…
by - August 14, 2024 4:07 pm
Canoo, the electric vehicle maker that has abandoned plans to build a headquarters in Bentonville, continues to bleed money. The company posted a second quarter loss of $6.037 million, which…
by - August 14, 2024 11:48 am
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. announced that attorney Steven Cox has joined the firm. Cox joins the tax practice in Little Rock. He counsels businesses and entrepreneurs on…
by - August 13, 2024 8:53 pm
Black River Technical College (BRTC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Arkansas Army National Guard. Signing the MOU were BRTC president Dr. Martin Eggensperger and Arkansas Adjutant…
by - August 13, 2024 11:17 am
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort President Louis Cella has donated $500,000 to the Razorback Foundation at the University of Arkansas and is challenging other businesses to contribute to the foundation. Cella,…
by - August 12, 2024 4:24 pm
Last week Tyson Foods began handing out pink slips to plant workers in the Wilkesboro, N.C., fresh chicken facility, according to local news reports. Around 500 jobs are expected to…
by - August 12, 2024 3:38 pm
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed François G. Henriquez the first vice president and chief operating officer, effective Thursday (Aug. 15). He will succeed Kathleen O’Neill who…
by - August 12, 2024 3:33 pm
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announced Monday (Aug. 12) the receipt of a multi-year grant totaling $450,000 from the Windgate Foundation. The grant will significantly enhance the museum’s…
by - August 12, 2024 3:17 pm
Arkansas agricultural extension economists have launched a new weekly podcast aimed at giving farmers economic issues. Anchoring the podcast each week is Riley Smith, agricultural economics and agribusiness program associate. The “Morning…
by - August 11, 2024 11:12 am
Hendrix College President Karen Petersen announced that Hendrix alumnus and longtime higher education leader Ronnie D. Williams will begin work August 19 as senior DEI strategist and advisor. Williams retired…
by - August 11, 2024 11:05 am
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded Immerse Arkansas a $225,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant through FHLB Dallas member Arvest Bank to build a homeless shelter…
by - August 11, 2024 11:00 am
City Year announced a slate of board changes with new chair Jay Barth and vice chair Madhav Shroff, and members Emily Jordan Cox, Randy Jones, Raymond Long and Mark Wilson….
