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UA economist: Chances for U.S. recession this year are low
It may feel like a recession in some respects when consumers stock up on groceries, pay their rent or book airfare, but Mervin Jebaraj said odds are the economy will…
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Kiva hits milestone in Northwest Arkansas
The Northwest Arkansas hub of microloan nonprofit Kiva recently provided its 100th loan. Since its inception in late 2019, Kiva NWA has given over $800,000 in interest-free loans to the…
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Her Set Her Sound Festival grows as Robyn Jordan fosters community for women DJs
Promoter Robyn Jordan, owner of Her Set Her Sound in Fayetteville, provides opportunities for area women DJs in Northwest Arkansas. Jordan’s firm hosts an annual festival for the DJs and…
by - June 7, 2023 4:34 pm
Cave Springs man draws 2 years in federal prison for tax evasion
A former general manager at multiple car dealerships in Northwest Arkansas was sentenced in Fayetteville on Monday (June 5) to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of…
by - June 7, 2023 11:15 am
Real Deals: Fayetteville commercial building sells for $16 million
A 43,919-square-foot commercial building along northbound Interstate 49 in Fayetteville changed hands recently for $16 million. The purchase price equals $364.30 per square foot. McMillan & Wedington LLC, managed by…
by - June 7, 2023 9:31 am
Fayetteville’s AcreTrader forms alliance with Gridline for enhanced investment opportunities
Fayetteville-based land brokerage AcreTrader has entered a “strategic alliance” with Atlanta-based Gridline, a platform that enables investors to invest with top-tier fund managers. AcreTrader announced the details Wednesday (June 7) in a news…
by - June 6, 2023 3:41 pm
$500,000 federal grant to support Northwest Arkansas rail study
The Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation will give Arkansas $576,000 for a study to improve safety at railroad crossings in Northwest Arkansas, according to a Monday…
by - June 5, 2023 3:07 pm
LIVSN Designs’ Century Jacket Kickstarter wraps with over $450,000 raised
Bentonville-based outdoor apparel company LIVSN Designs announced Monday (June 5) the success of their latest design, the Century Jacket, on Kickstarter. According to a company news release, the crowdfunding campaign…
by - June 5, 2023 9:10 am
Bentonville chamber announces 3 new hires
The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce announced three new hires Monday (June 5). Jack Short is the new operations manager. He was previously the existing business and talent development…
by - June 4, 2023 11:36 am
Electrical distributor opens store in Lowell
City Electric Supply, a Dallas-based electrical wholesale distributor, recently opened a Lowell store as the family-owned company continues to expand across the United States. The 10,000-square-foot store at 203 Commercial…
by - June 4, 2023 9:31 am
Northwest Arkansas chapter of Circles USA celebrates successful first cohort
The Northwest Arkansas-based chapter of the national Circles USA financial stability nonprofit graduated its inaugural cohort on May 10. Circles NWA is a mentorship program designed to help people pursue…
by - June 3, 2023 12:09 pm
Walmart execs discuss ‘mission impossible’ successes, challenges
A ‘mission impossible” challenge from actor Tom Cruise to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon was part of the show witnessed by thousands of Walmart employees, shareholders and guests gathered Friday (June…
by - June 3, 2023 9:59 am
Collier Drug Stores plans Cave Springs location
Fayetteville-based Collier Drug Stores Inc. is 106 years old and still in growth mode. Owner and President Mel Collier said the business has signed a lease to open its 10th…
by - June 2, 2023 12:55 pm
Walmart showcases robots, drones, AI chatbots during shareholder week
A robot makes hamburgers at Sam’s Club. Robots retrieve items for order fulfillment in Bentonville. AI chatbots help Walmart merchants. Drones make deliveries in Northwest Arkansas. Highlighting such technology was…
by - June 2, 2023 9:48 am
ArDOT to take comments on transforming Highway 412 into interstate
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) will host a meeting and receive feedback on a study about converting a segment of U.S. Highway 412 into an interstate. The segment runs…
by - June 1, 2023 2:55 pm
Energy Innovation Day will connect entrepreneurs with federal funding
Entrepreneurs and researchers looking to commercialize energy technology can attend a June workshop to learn about programs providing federal money for their projects, according to an event announcement. Energy Innovation…
by - June 1, 2023 8:54 am
Arkansas Federal Credit Union breaks ground on 2nd Rogers branch
Little Rock-based Arkansas Federal Credit Union (AFCU) broke ground on May 12 on a $6.5 million branch in Rogers. The new building at 1003 S. 52nd St. will be 7,904…
by - May 31, 2023 7:06 pm
Walmart to raise pay for opticians, pharmacists
Walmart will raise pay for more than 4,000 opticians at its U.S. eye care centers to an average wage of $22.50 an hour. The increase does not include Sam’s Club….
by - May 31, 2023 3:04 pm
Springdale startup EasyBins closes, seeks grocer acquisition
Springdale-based online grocery startup EasyBins has ceased operations after failing to complete a $2 million series-A funding round and running out of money. Still, it looks to be acquired by…
by - May 31, 2023 2:57 pm
Chris Davis launches real estate investment firm
Bentonville businessman Chris Davis has launched a private equity real estate investment company that specializes in acquiring multifamily properties. According to a Wednesday (May 31) news release, Davis Capital Partners…