by - September 26, 2024 8:44 am
After more than 800 meetings held on Wednesday in Bentonville, Walmart’s Open Call wrapped up with dozens of golden tickets handed out to those seeking to be a vendor. More…
by - September 25, 2024 4:33 pm
Siloam Springs-based John Brown University received $23 million in gifts and $2.1 million in pledged estate gifts in fiscal 2023, the university announced Wednesday (Sept. 25). The total for the…
by - September 25, 2024 4:21 pm
Thirteen of the 18 Arkansas companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are based in Northwest Arkansas. Over the past three years, the state’s 18 fastest-growing companies had a 215% median…
by - September 25, 2024 3:12 pm
The Alice L. Walton Foundation, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and Heartland Whole Health Institute are collaborating with Arkansas Children’s Northwest to explore ways the arts can improve health…
by - September 25, 2024 3:01 pm
StartupNWA, an initiative of the Northwest Arkansas Council, is accepting applications for its October 2024 VC Immersions series, a program designed to lower barriers for startups seeking early-stage capital, according…
by - September 24, 2024 6:24 pm
Walmart opened its doors to more than 500 entrepreneurs on Tuesday (Sept.24) at the retail giant’s 11th annual Open Call. Jason Fremstad, Walmart head of supplier development and sourcing, said…
by - September 24, 2024 5:35 pm
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill is projected to have about 1.1 million enplanements, or passengers flying out, this year, officials said. If it hits the mark, XNA would…
by - September 24, 2024 3:05 pm
The Alice L. Walton Foundation, Mercy, and Heartland Whole Health Institute have reached a 30-year agreement and will invest $700 million to expand access to health care, reduce costs, and…
by - September 24, 2024 10:20 am
Irvine, Calif.-based Strategic Asset Management I LLC and an affiliate of Austin, Texas-based Virtus Real Estate Capital have jointly purchased 198-unit student housing development YOUnion at Fayetteville for $72.25 million….
by - September 24, 2024 10:15 am
Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale cumulatively reported revenue of $9.914 million, a gain of $551,000, or 5.89%, in their September sales tax reports. It was the first reporting month this…
by - September 24, 2024 10:00 am
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. has named Jamie Fischer as chief operating officer, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 24) news release. She starts Oct. 7. Fischer has more than 20 years…
by - September 23, 2024 5:27 pm
Arkansas residents can apply for the Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator through Sept. 29, according to a news release. The program offers up to $5,000 to turn ideas into businesses…
by - September 23, 2024 5:18 pm
Walmart recently announced a merger of Sam’s Club’s corporate supply chain employees with Walmart’s internal supply chain. David Guggina, head of supply chain operations at Walmart, confirmed the news first…
by - September 23, 2024 3:18 pm
Rogers-based startup Ranch2Retail (R2R) is just what the name implies – a bridge between cattle ranchers and retailers who sell beef products and the supply chain that connects the two….
by - September 23, 2024 2:48 pm
The Walton Family Foundation is accepting applications for its Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program through Oct. 10. Design professionals can apply online at this link. The applications are open to…
by - September 20, 2024 12:24 pm
Environmental Working Group (EWG) has sued Tyson Foods over the company’s “climate-smart” claims. The civil suit was filed Sept. 18 in the District of Columbia Superior Court and backed by…
by - September 20, 2024 12:13 pm
Tulsa-based Triad Eye Institute recently acquired the Northwest Arkansas operations of Vold Vision, purchased its Fayetteville clinic for $12.5 million and leased another in Bentonville. Dr. Steven Vold of Vold…
by - September 19, 2024 12:16 pm
Thomas “Tommy” Van Zandt, a “greatly respected” commercial real estate executive and entrepreneur who was involved in many large property developments in Northwest Arkansas, died Monday (Sept. 16). He was…
by - September 19, 2024 9:02 am
Seasonal retail holiday hirings are expected to be fewer and farther between this year with an estimated 520,000 new jobs available in the final quarter of the year, according to…
by - September 18, 2024 7:04 pm
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. plans to sell $65 million shares to repay a portion of the balance of its revolving credit facilities. Any remaining proceeds would be used for “general…
