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The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission is seeking feedback for the region’s long-range transportation plan, Forward2050. The plan will provide a policy framework for the region’s transportation system over the…
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In May 2010, Courtney Hudson became the first woman elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court in a contested race. Now, four of the seven justices are women. In fact, women…
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Retail data solutions provider Crisp has acquired Seattle-based Shelf Engine, an artificial intelligence (AI) provider for retailers and the fresh food supply chain. Terms of the deal were not disclosed….
by - April 2, 2025 2:56 pm
The James Beard Foundation announced Wednesday (April 2) the 2025 James Beard Awards nominees, and the shortlist includes two Bentonville chefs. Matthew Cooper of Bentonville-based Conifer and Rafael Rios of…
by - April 2, 2025 11:55 am
Cargo theft is a costly problem for the retail and supply chain industries. In 2024, incident rates hit an all-time high. Industry leaders estimate cargo theft will rise 25% from…
by - April 2, 2025 11:25 am
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) recently collaborated with Diaper Concierge to install diaper vending machines in the men’s and women’s restrooms near gate A3, which is after the security checkpoint….
by - April 2, 2025 11:23 am
The Northwest Arkansas Council will host an event in April to discuss education’s role in the workforce and economic growth in the region. The event will take place from 11…
by - April 1, 2025 4:22 pm
Walmart has announced plans to expand its business in Mexico over the next five years with a $6 billion investment to add 1,500 new stores. This will add to the…
by - April 1, 2025 12:19 pm
Fayetteville-based construction company HTP Contractors is completing multiple projects in Northwest Arkansas for Dallas-based Wingstop restaurant franchisee Vibe Restaurants Group. HTP Contactors is building its second and third Wingstop restaurants…
by - April 1, 2025 12:14 pm
New York-based Omnicom Group Inc. agencies Omnicom Commerce and Flywheel recently moved into an 11,932-square-foot office at Founders Plaza, 5001 Founders Way, Suite 220, in Rogers. Omnicom is a publicly…
by - April 1, 2025 12:12 pm
A new partnership between NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville and Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo., will allow students to transfer credits more easily between the two institutions….
by - March 31, 2025 3:34 pm
Dana Deree, a former combat veteran, diplomat and businessman, announced Monday (March 31) that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Washington County Judge, the chief executive of the third-most…
by - March 31, 2025 1:34 pm
Economics Arkansas, a Little Rock-based educational nonprofit that promotes literacy statewide, will honor Ed Clifford and the Northwest Arkansas Council with the 2025 Excellence in Free Enterprise Awards on April…
by - March 31, 2025 1:29 pm
Sales tax revenue reported in March by the four largest Northwest Arkansas cities indicated that Benton and Washington county consumers continued to spend despite weaker retail sales reported nationwide. Bentonville,…
by - March 31, 2025 1:06 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Monday (March 31) that Indrajeet Chaubey been hired as provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 1. Chaubey, a former UA faculty…
by - March 31, 2025 12:45 pm
Lucius Mhoon, owner of Pozza’s Pasta brand made in Springdale, bought the brand 20 years ago from Felix Pozza, who launched the pasta brand as a Tontitown grocer in 1971….
by - March 31, 2025 12:27 pm
Data from the four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report indicate moderation in fourth quarter 2024 economic activity, with sales tax revenue – a measure of consumer confidence…
by - March 30, 2025 9:31 am
Larry Shackelford, CEO of Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical Center, has been a strong leader and a big advocate for helping stabilize Arkansas’ complicated healthcare system. Washington Regional is improving community…
by - March 29, 2025 12:47 pm
Legend has it that a goat farmer in Ethiopia discovered coffee beans in the ninth century. He noticed that after his goats ate the “cherries” of a particular tree in…
by - March 29, 2025 12:26 pm
Colorado-based real estate investment company Spartan Investment Group has acquired three existing self-storage facilities in Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release. The facilities in Bentonville, Rogers and Springdale comprise…
