by - July 19, 2023 12:48 pm
Walmart Inc. has named Allyson Park its new chief communications officer and senior vice president. She is replacing Brian Besanceney, who left the company for a job working for Boeing…
by - July 19, 2023 8:39 am
Construction of the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Children’s Safety Center of Washington Co. (CSC) in Springdale is nearing completion. Executive director Elizabeth Shackelford expects a certificate of occupancy in…
by - July 18, 2023 6:15 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. missed expectations for earnings and revenue in the second quarter amid a freight recession. The earnings and revenue fell by double digits from…
by - July 18, 2023 4:17 pm
Nelson Peacock, CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council, said Tuesday (July 18) during the group’s annual meeting that one of the toughest challenges the region faces is affordable housing for…
by - July 18, 2023 11:38 am
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is actively seeking nominations of qualified honorees for its final recognition program in 2023, the C-Suite Awards. In its ninth year, the program is designed…
by - July 18, 2023 9:00 am
University of Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek and his wife Jennifer recently paid $1.35 million for a two-story, 4,540-square-foot house in downtown Fayetteville’s Washington-Willow Historic District. According to county property…
by - July 17, 2023 12:57 pm
The Green House Cottages of Northwest Arkansas, a long-term elder care facility, celebrated its grand opening on June 14 with community leaders and members in attendance. Located at 1303 N.E….
by - July 16, 2023 9:45 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the July 3 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - July 16, 2023 9:17 am
Texas-based Waste Management (WM) has opened a $35 million renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the company’s sprawling Eco Vista landfill south of Arbor Acres Avenue in Springdale. According to a WM news…
by - July 15, 2023 9:32 am
South Carolina startup Palmetto Gourmet Foods is focused on making protein-rich ramen noodle products and healthier alternatives to what’s on the soup aisle at Walmart and its competitors. Reza Soltanzadeh,…
by - July 14, 2023 11:40 am
South Dakota-based Black Hills Energy promoted Joey Msall of Rogers from director of operations to general manager of the company’s Arkansas operations. Before joining Black Hills in 2021, Msall held…
by - July 14, 2023 7:44 am
A Little Rock developer representing retail giant Costco said the company’s deal to buy land for its first Northwest Arkansas store in Lowell is off. Hank Kelley, the chief executive…
by - July 13, 2023 3:55 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is expected to post declines in second-quarter earnings and revenue amid weak freight demand and recovery timeline uncertainty, analysts said. After the markets…
by - July 13, 2023 3:31 pm
Springdale-based Harps Foods Stores said it will acquire Janise’s Supermarket in Sunset, La., for an undisclosed amount. The store has been operating in south central Louisiana for 49 years. “We…
by - July 13, 2023 12:15 pm
NWA Recycles, a program of Springdale nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Council, recently released the second report on the region’s recycling efforts, showing the region handled more than 45,000 tons of recyclables…
by - July 13, 2023 11:15 am
The Walton Family Foundation (WFF) in Bentonville announced Thursday (July 13) the hiring of Stephanie Cornell as the foundation’s new executive director. Cornell replaces Caryl Stern, who announced her resignation…
by - July 13, 2023 8:57 am
A multifamily transaction in Rogers tipped the scales at $5.82 million. Natural Capital of Little Rock bought the eight-acre development at 2000 W. Savannah Drive. Tom Embach of Leisure Homes…
by - July 12, 2023 2:14 pm
Rick Naegler has been named market CEO of Springdale-based healthcare provider Northwest Health and CEO of Northwest Medical Center-Springdale, according to a Wednesday (July 12) news release. Naegler replaces former…
by - July 12, 2023 10:31 am
A Tampa, Fla.-based professional soccer organization is partnering with a new Arkansas team to bring professional soccer to the state. The United Soccer League (USL) and USL Arkansas announced Wednesday…
by - July 12, 2023 9:48 am
Rogers-based Generations Bank announced appointments for two new company positions Wednesday (July 12). Bryant Penzo is now chief strategy officer, and Max Harrell is chief growth officer. “This is an…
