by - August 4, 2014 12:00 am
Scaled-Back Links
Whether the popularity of golf is on the decline is debatable, but theres some recent evidence to consider.
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by - August 4, 2014 12:00 am
Media Moves
Bentonville entrepreneur Matt Fifer has launched a new media company, ramping up to produce a new retail-oriented television show early next year.
by - August 4, 2014 12:00 am
New Path For Street
Scott Street has left Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas for a position as CEO of Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in east Texas.
by - August 3, 2014 4:57 pm
‘Borrowing’ money from employees
Sometimes a business will find itself in a cash crunch and in need of quick cash. While many business owners go to the bank and borrow for their short term…
by - August 3, 2014 4:55 pm
Superficial politics
It has all the attributes of a school yard dust up. Or even juvenile finger-pointing just like at home between two siblings. You know, one of those, “he said it…
by - August 2, 2014 9:58 pm
NanoMech hosts chief U.S. government scientist
The chief scientist for the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Dr. Timothy Persons met with NanoMech in Springdale on Friday (Aug. 1) and also toured the company’s Fayetteville laboratory on…
by - August 2, 2014 9:39 pm
Charleston High School quarterback to join Razorback football
Ty Storey, who is heading into his senior year as quarterback at Charleston High School, has agreed to join the Arkansas Razorback football program. He is scheduled to enroll at…
by - August 2, 2014 11:07 am
‘Great futures’ goal of the Boys and Girls Club Beach Party fundraiser
Around 400 people dressed in leis, sundresses and shorts gathered Thursday night (July 31) to influence the futures of children in Benton County. They were guests at the 20th annual…
by - August 1, 2014 4:43 pm
Top Scientist From GAO Pays Visit to NanoMech
Dr. Timothy Persons, chief scientist for the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was in Northwest Arkansas on Friday to look in on the Springdale company.
by - August 1, 2014 3:05 pm
Local educators discuss collaboration with business community
There is a strong link between economic opportunity and education, and even though Northwest Arkansas has several top-rated schools in the state and some of the nation’s largest corporations there…
by - August 1, 2014 11:41 am
Sams Club to Open Springdale Store in 2016
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Friday its plans to build a 136,000-SF Sams Club location near Arvest Ballpark.
by - August 1, 2014 11:00 am
Foster Ousted From Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center
Abby Foster, hired as CEO in summer 2012, was terminated Thursday by the Mount Sequoyah Board of Trustees.
by - August 1, 2014 10:35 am
Hutchinson, Ross pitch their cause at Fort Smith chamber forum
The race for Arkansas governor made a stop in Fort Smith Friday (Aug. 1) with Republican Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Mike Ross each addressing a crowd of 325 at the…
by - August 1, 2014 9:52 am
Sam’s Club will return with Springdale store in 2016
The positive news keeps coming for Springdale, the city in the middle of the growing Northwest Arkansas region. Wal-Mart announced Friday (Aug. 1) plans to build a new Sam’s Club…
by - July 31, 2014 7:23 pm
Poll shows GOP with advantage in three Arkansas Congressional races
A new flurry of polling shows Republicans with a solid victory in one Congressional District, advantages in two other districts, and an air-tight race for the remaining district in Central…
by - July 31, 2014 7:11 pm
Scotty Thurman to be color analyst for Razorback basketball
Former Razorback basketball star Scotty Thurman will join the Razorback Sports Network as a color analyst on University of Arkansas men’s basketball games beginning this season. Thurman will work alongside…
by - July 31, 2014 7:07 pm
Superior Industries reports lower profits amid higher expenses
Superior Industries disappointed Wall Street Thursday (July 31) as it missed earnings predictions for the second quarter and indicated a softer back half of 2014. The Van Nuys, Calif.,-based wheel…
by - July 31, 2014 7:05 pm
Tyson Foods declares dividend for investors
The board of directors for Tyson Foods announced Thursday (July 31) plans to pay a cash dividend of 7.5 cents per share to its Class A investors and 6.75 cents…
by - July 31, 2014 6:33 pm
Bank of the Ozarks acquires Intervest Bancshares in $228.5 million deal
Bank of the Ozarks and Intervest Bancshares Corp. plan to merge in a deal worth $228.5 million. Intervest, the parent company of Intervest National Bank, operates seven offices — six…
by - July 31, 2014 6:16 pm
Retailers, shoppers gear up for Arkansas’ tax free weekend
Retailers from Wal-Mart to local boutiques expect a busy weekend as Arkansas shoppers take advantage of the state-sponsored tax holidays beginning Aug. 2 and running through Aug. 3. Shoppers may…