by - August 27, 2024 3:19 pm
Agriculture industry and academia leaders will be present Friday (Aug. 30) for the grand opening of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center. The center, located on Arkansas Highway 1…
by - August 26, 2024 3:09 pm
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) has completed a $9 million renovation of the Jones Residence Hall, and will hold a grand opening Oct. 12 at the hall on the Russellville campus….
by - August 26, 2024 11:36 am
The Delta Center for Economic Development (DCED) will host a “Leadership in Banking” series, with sessions at the Delta Center on the Arkansas State University campus. The monthly meetings of…
by - August 25, 2024 3:36 pm
The Arvest Foundation donated $60,000 to the Museum of Discovery as part of the museum’s Reimagination Campaign. The Museum of Discovery is committed to transforming how Arkansas’ children engage with…
by - August 25, 2024 3:31 pm
During the AEDCE Awards Luncheon at their 2024 Annual Conference in Hot Springs last week, the Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE) honored four individuals for their dedication and…
by - August 22, 2024 5:08 pm
The Forge Institute announced Thursday (Aug. 22) the launch of Embers Xcelerator: Grid-Connected Cyber, a pre-accelerator program focused on growing innovations for grid-connected resilience. The group also announced the Forge…
by - August 22, 2024 4:56 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock named Brian Young as the new gallery director for the Windgate Center of Art + Design. Young brings more than three decades of…
by - August 20, 2024 2:15 pm
A flex-industrial facility located at 6801 W. 12th St. sold Friday (Aug. 9) in a $3.7 million transaction. The seller, BHWLR Parkwood, LLC, was represented by Nathan Monan of Colliers…
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…
