by - June 22, 2021 9:23 am
The city of Fayetteville recently issued a building permit valued at $6.65 million. It’s being used to build a full-service bank branch at 3453 N. Steele Blvd., in the city’s…
by - June 21, 2021 2:48 pm
Bill Kincaid, the managing associate general counsel at the University of Arkansas, has been named acting University of Arkansas chancellor following the sudden resignation last week of former Chancellor Dr….
by - June 21, 2021 1:42 pm
Willow Creek Women’s Hospital in Johnson announced Friday (June 18) it’s the first in the state to earn the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Perinatal Care Certification by…
by - June 21, 2021 11:11 am
Walmart plans to begin drone deliveries by this fall from a Bentonville store. That news was part of the retailer’s announcement that it is investing in drone delivery provider DroneUp…
by - June 21, 2021 8:27 am
HFA, a multidisciplined architecture and engineering firm based in Bentonville, recently announced five new senior leads: Jaime Castenada (MEP Program lead and electrical engineer), Jami Cook (C-Store and Multisite Architecture…
by - June 21, 2021 8:11 am
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is pleased to introduce its 10 honorees for the 2021 Women in Business awards program. Honorees represent women from various careers who have forged a…
by - June 20, 2021 10:05 am
Pivoting your business in a pandemic takes tenacity, creativity and listening to your marketplace. One entrepreneur who can attest to this formula for success is Tammy Mores, founder of Cocoon…
by - June 19, 2021 12:36 pm
Andrew Branch, chief business development officer at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill, said there are still many months to get through before airport traffic returns to 2019 levels….
by - June 19, 2021 12:34 pm
A family member’s request led Jack Hignett into the insurance industry after a 25-year career in the restaurant industry. Hignett, 59, is a general adjuster and property supervisor for Houston-based…
by - June 17, 2021 7:12 pm
Joseph Steinmetz, the sixth chancellor at the University of Arkansas, will resign Friday (June 18) after serving in the position for more than five years. Steinmetz noted Thursday (June 17)…
by - June 17, 2021 6:01 pm
Northwest Arkansas educators and policy makers met at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Thursday to discuss the nutritional needs and wellness issues facing children in the region. Pearl McElfish,…
by - June 17, 2021 1:15 pm
Rogers-based nonprofit Open Avenues announced Thursday (June 17) the retirement of executive director Brenda Neal and that Jacob Sheatsley has been appointed to succeed Neal. The nonprofit that employs those…
by - June 16, 2021 8:30 am
The University of Arkansas and Springdale-based diagnostics testing manufacturer NOWDiagnostics Inc. announced Wednesday (June 16) a partnership to study the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 virus antibodies among UA students, faculty and staff. SARS-CoV-2, or severe…
by - June 15, 2021 10:52 am
In December 2019, Canadian-based manufacturing company Structurlam Mass Timber Corp. announced it would invest $90 million to buy, retrofit and equip a former steel plant in Conway. That facility would…
by - June 15, 2021 10:49 am
Stout Executive Search of Springdale has been included in an annual ranking of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, published recently by Forbes. Forbes’ fifth annual rankings recognize the nation’s top recruiting…
by - June 14, 2021 11:54 am
NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation announced Monday (June 14) the appointment of Maren Waggoner to its board of directors. Waggoner is vice president of workforce strategy and global people partner…
by - June 14, 2021 11:24 am
Scott Turley recently was named associate vice chancellor for facilities at the University of Arkansas in the wake of a surge in enrollment and construction projects. While both are expected…
by - June 11, 2021 9:42 am
Crossland Construction in Rogers ranks No. 1 on the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of largest commercial contractors, with 2020 revenue of $254 million. That’s a year-over-year improvement of…
by - June 11, 2021 9:15 am
With events and other gatherings making a comeback in 2021, two Benton County entrepreneurs are hoping to cash in with a new sideline business. Tom Hauge and Dave Dust are…
by - June 10, 2021 10:23 am
A new statewide fund will support organizations working to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ Arkansans. According to a news release Thursday (June 10), the $1 million fund is…
