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McMillons Donate $1M Toward Walton College Retail School

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has learned that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. CEO Doug McMillon and his wife, Shelley, recently signed an agreement to donate the first $1 million to establish the School of Global Retail Operations & Innovation at the University of Arkansas.

Artosphere Festival Orchestra Presents the American Crossroads Concert

Artosphere Festival Orchestra Presents the American Crossroads Concert May 31, 2014 at 8pm Walton Arts Center Baum Walker Hall 495 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Featuring 80 premier musicians from around the…

Retailers report strong March sales as winter ebbs

March was a good month for retailers spurred on by warmer weather and pent-up demand from consumers wanting to shake off the winter blues. The National Retail Federation reported a…

Winter storms dampen J.B. Hunt Transport earnings growth

Net profits of Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services declined in the first quarter to $68.664 million, down 6.38% from the same period last year. The logistics giant cited rail service…

Judge Brad Karren Hospitalized After Weekend Cycling Accident

Benton County Circuit Judge Brad Karren of Rogers is in stable condition in a Missouri hospital after an accident Sunday in Bentonville.

Agwunobi Leaves Walmart; Diab Named as New SVP

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville announced April 2 that Dr. John Agwunobi, who was hired with great fanfare in 2007, was no longer with the company.

Start of a New Day

First State Bank of Northwest Arkansas has renamed itself Todays Bank, and is now looking to expand its footprint from here south to the River Valley.

Allison: Smiley Situation Shocking and Very, Very Sad

Although Dennis Smiley might have made a great salary at Arvest, sources say that still wasnt enough to bankroll the lavish life he craved.

Beverly Hills Real Estate Investment Firm Latest to Target Northwest Arkansas

RPD Catalyst LLC, a $350 million dollar company which invests in real estate assets throughout the country, is angling to become major player in the Northwest Arkansas multifamily real estate market, starting with the purchase of a development in west Springdale.

Fast 15 Taking Shape

Dozens of young and upwardly mobile Northwest Arkansas professionals were nominated, and the Fast 15 have been chosen, leading up to an unveiling in our May 12 issue.

Arvest Equipment Finance Fares Well In Thriving Industry

The Fort-Smith-based company made last years top 100 equipment finance firms, is growing annually and has more than doubled the value of its loans and leases in three years.

Hamilton Enjoying Retirement, Reflects on Career

Howard Hamilton, a banker with nearly three decades of institutional knowledge in Northwest Arkansas, was pushed into sudden retirement during the recent merger between Home Bancshares Inc. of Conway and Jonesboro-based Liberty Bancshares Inc.

Local Banks Deem Risk Management a High Priority

The looming prospect of setting off another financial collapse, coupled with the real threat of repercussions from the government for not meeting new standards, has banks shifting more of their focus from returns to risk.

Downtowns Remain Hubs for Community Identity, Business (OPINION)

Northwest Arkansas boasts several vibrant, unique city centers that are important to residents way of life.

Playing With How You Think (OPINION)

In business, its never just about what you do, because the outcome is influenced greatly by how you do it.

Cincinnati Creek Completes Property Deal for $3.75M

A total of 32 single-family homes in Centeron and Springdale now belong to Springdale businessman Rob Kimbel.

Mercy Integrates with Ozark Orthopaedics of Rogers

The move was implemented March 1, the day Mercys $3.2 million purchase of Ozarks 13,199-SF clinic on Horsebarn Road officially closed. The new location is now called Mercy Clinic Orthopaedics.

Cable Still Having a Grand Time on NWA Bank Scene

In the years since he was honored as a member of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journals 1998 Forty Under 40 class, Guy Cable has had a grand time as a local lender.