by - May 21, 2021 9:12 am
Then & Now: Gwen Holloway finds success in real estate
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the May 10 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
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by - May 20, 2021 3:22 pm
Lauren Mallett-Hays to challenge Congressman Steve Womack
Lauren Mallett-Hays, a speech-language pathologist, announced Thursday (May 20) she would challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, in 2022. Mallett-Hays, a Democrat, made the announcement through a news release and…
by - May 20, 2021 12:47 pm
Ozarks Electric, Today’s Power, Springdale Public Schools to build 2.4-megawatt array
Ozarks Electric Cooperative announced Thursday (May 20) a partnership with Springdale Public Schools and Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) to build a 2.4-megawatt solar plant near Sonora Middle School in Springdale….
by - May 20, 2021 11:50 am
‘Nurses Crushing COVID’ celebrated; UA nursing school scholarship announced
A Fayetteville financial services firm organized an event on May 18 at Fayetteville Town Center to recognize a group of retired and active nurses who volunteered to help pharmacists meet…
by - May 20, 2021 10:24 am
Connections: Generations Bank CFO celebrates 40 years
Rogers-chartered Generations Bank recently recognized chief financial officer Sandy Ferguson for her 40-year work anniversary. Ferguson is the bank’s longest serving full-time employee. Ferguson started her career as a teller…
by - May 20, 2021 9:56 am
Report: NWA home sellers net $68K profit in first quarter
A new report from California-based Attom Data Solutions, which tracks national housing and foreclosure data, said a typical home sale in Northwest Arkansas during the first three months of the…
by - May 19, 2021 3:22 pm
Rogers hospital named to top 100 hospitals list
Rogers’ Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas is on the 2021 Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, which highlights the nation’s top-performing hospitals and health systems. It’s the third consecutive year…
by - May 19, 2021 1:31 pm
‘Green’ junk removal business arrives in Northwest Arkansas
Junk King, a national junk removal franchise company, has opened its first Arkansas location, based in Bentonville. Mike and Tammy Needham are the company’s Northwest Arkansas franchise partners, with an…
by - May 18, 2021 3:19 pm
New highway west of Interstate 49 would connect 2 bypasses
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) continues to study a project that would connect the Bella Vista Bypass to the U.S. Highway 412 bypass, or Springdale Northern Bypass. Meanwhile, construction…
by - May 18, 2021 11:12 am
Walmart revenue up 2.7% in the first quarter; per share earnings beat estimates
Walmart Inc. benefited from higher in-store traffic and stimulus spending in the first quarter and grew revenue to $138.3 billion, up 2.7% from a year ago and beating the consensus…
by - May 18, 2021 10:08 am
Real Deals: Michigan REIT pays $3.77 million for Bentonville asset
Agree Stores LLC has purchased a new Firestone Complete Auto Care store in Bentonville for $3.77 million. The automotive service center at 1405 N. Walton Blvd. was built in 2020…
by - May 17, 2021 4:02 pm
Analysts expect Car-Mart revenue, profit to rise in fourth quarter
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. is expected to post gains in earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. Meanwhile, analysts expect positive overall trends to continue for auto…
by - May 17, 2021 2:17 pm
Washington County Judge Joseph Wood joins Lt. Governor’s race
Washington County Judge Joseph Wood announced Monday (May 17) he would be a Republican candidate for Arkansas Lt. Governor. Wood is serving his second term as county judge. “I’m running…
by - May 17, 2021 9:17 am
J.B. Hunt executive discusses data’s role in logistics
The future of logistics is about data, integration and speed, said an executive of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services. In a recent FreightWaves webinar, Josh Phelan, vice president of…
by - May 16, 2021 11:15 am
Rogers-Lowell chamber introduces ‘Spotlight Series’ with May 25 roundtable
The Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce will host a roundtable discussion on May 25 at the Supply Chain Hall of Fame inside the Northgate office building on West J.B. Hunt Drive…
by - May 16, 2021 11:11 am
Forty Under 40 nominations accepted through May 28
The deadline to nominate individuals for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 25th class of Forty Under 40 is May 28. The Business Journal annually recognizes promising young professionals who have…
by - May 15, 2021 8:34 am
The Supply Side: Amazon, Walmart continue to challenge each other
Over the past six years, Walmart has continued to challenge online retail titan Amazon for e-commerce market share. And in return, Amazon has invested heavily in groceries to try and…
by - May 14, 2021 10:30 am
Tyson Foods to sell pet treats business to General Mills for $1.2 billion
Tyson Foods announced Friday (May 14) plans to sell its pet treats business to General Mills for about $1.2 billion. Included in the cash deal will be a processing plant…
by - May 13, 2021 4:15 pm
Tyson Foods partners with Dada Group to provide fresh meat delivery in China
Tyson Foods’ plans to expand its international and e-commerce reach and a new partnership with Chinese online retailer Dada Group is a big first step in that direction. Dada Group,…
by - May 13, 2021 3:19 pm
Ahead of new NIL law, UA announces entrepreneurship program for Razorback athletes
The University of Arkansas athletics department announced Thursday (May 13) a program to help athletes capitalize on the upcoming name, image and likeness (NIL) legislation set to go into law…