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Then & Now: Jay Brain helping clients at Stephens

Key decisions at pivotal moments in his life led Jay Brain to his role today as senior vice president with Stephens Inc. First, he decided to major in finance and…

The Big Dill to partner with UA, build pickleball facility in phases

The organization planning to build a $50 million pickleball academy and sports complex east of Interstate 49 in Springdale will collaborate with a University of Arkansas department on sports-related research and…

The Supply Side: Walmart celebrates 40 years of buying American-made goods

It was 1985, and Walmart had 882 stores with annual sales of $8.4 billion and roughly 104,000 employees. The retailer was expanding in Colorado and Wisconsin. But that was also…

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks receives gift to support 2 capital projects

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville announced Tuesday (Oct. 14) that it has received $220,000 from Nancy (née Totemeier) and William D. Koch. The gift will fund construction…

UA receives $200,000 in gifts from donors

The University of Arkansas recently received $200,000 in gifts from donors benefiting honors education and UA libraries. A $150,000 gift from Springdale nonprofit Schmieding Foundation to University Libraries will go…

State of Region report to be released Oct. 23

The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is collaborating with the Northwest Arkansas Council to release…

Business Journal seeks nominations for Outstanding Business Awards

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is accepting nominations for its third annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards recognition program. Arvest Bank is the sponsor. The Business Journal’s newest awards program…

NWA Food Bank names Taylor Speegle as next president, CEO

Lowell-based Northwest Arkansas Food Bank announced Monday (Oct. 13) that Taylor Speegle will be its next president and CEO. The appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2026. Speegle, who is vice…

UAMS receives $11.7 million for maternal health research

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will expand research for maternal health in Arkansas by establishing the Maternal and Reproductive Community Health Excellence…

Jones Center rebrands, opens renovated ice arena

The Jones Center in Springdale recently released a new brand and renovated its ice arena in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The project cost $625,000. The rebranding effort was led…

Heartland Forward promotes 2 staff to key leadership roles

Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think-and-do tank, announced Monday (Oct. 13) two leadership appointments to expand its reach and impact. Krista Cupp, vice president of development, has been promoted to executive…

Single Parent Scholarship Fund has raised almost 70% of goal

Bentonville-based Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas recently received $135,000 in gifts for its Building for Success Capital Campaign, which has reached 69% of its $7.4 million goal. The…

Real Deals: Springdale apartments sell for $4.8 million

A 42-unit apartment complex off Huntsville Avenue in downtown Springdale has a new owner after a recent transaction worth $4.8 million. The purchase price equals $114,285 per unit. Fayetteville-based The…

Connections: CREW Northwest Arkansas to host event in Bentonville

Jenny Marrs, designer, author and star of HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous,” will be the featured speaker at CREW Northwest Arkansas’ 2025 Signature Event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10…

Walmart wraps up Open Call, hands out more than 100 golden tickets

Walmart handed out more than 100 golden tickets to business owners hoping to get products in the retailer’s system. The retail giant hosted more than 500 companies from 47 states;…

Rogers-based Emeraude provides family wealth, business support

Emeraude, based in the Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers, was born out of a need to serve clients of a regional law firm who sought assistance beyond the scope of…

Amazeum to open play space at XNA

The Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) are collaborating on a $250,000 play space at the airport. The project will transform the site of a…

Colliers acquisition includes Fayetteville-based GREA affiliate

Colliers, a Toronto-based professional services and investment management firm, acquired the Arkansas affiliate of Dallas-based multifamily investment firm Greystone Sales Group LLC (GREA Dallas) as part of its recent acquisition….

Brent Scheer to lead Knox Title, CEO BJ Fast departs

Greenbrier-based Knox Title announced Wednesday (Oct. 8) that president and CEO BJ Fast will step down after more than 20 years of leadership as the title company looks to its…

Bentonville Plaza rebrands to Blume, ‘multimillion-dollar’ renovation underway

The nine-story, 252,162-square-foot Bentonville Plaza at 609 S.W. Eighth St. is undergoing a “multimillion-dollar transformation” into a “modern workplace destination,” according to a Wednesday (Oct. 8) news release from those…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson