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Kasim turns hardship into opportunity with Juice Palm
Fresh out of the University of Arkansas two years ago, Omar Kasim made an impact on the Northwest Arkansas startup scene with his first venture, a fast-casual fusion taco restaurant…
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J.B. Hunt income falls 8% in the third quarter, revenue rises 9% (Updated)
Third-quarter earnings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services fell 8% as driver wages and recruiting costs increased, rail purchase transportation rates rose and the deal closed to purchase Special Logistics Dedicated….
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J.B. Hunt executive vice president speaks at Open Hearts, Open Homes Gala
We all have influence on the people around us. The question is to consider what we will do with that influence, Nick Hobbs, president of Dedicated Contract Services and executive…
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Real Deals: Healthcare asset in Rogers registers $14.62 million sale
A new 50,000-square-foot skilled nursing facility in Rogers has changed owners in a recent sale worth $14.62 million. SRN Properties 2 LLC of Fort Smith, led by Robert Andrew Rye,…
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University of Arkansas endowment reaches $1 billion
University of Arkansas endowment holdings have reached more than $1 billion, a record high for the school, according to a press release sent by the UA on Thursday (Oct. 12)….
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Plans announced for $180 million commercial development in Springdale, off Don Tyson Parkway
Northwest Arkansas developers announced Thursday (Oct. 12) a 27-acre commercial project in Springdale called Parkway Plaza that could cost $180 million to build out. Sage Partners of Rogers and Griffin…
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XNA corrects enplanement discrepancy, looks to bill United after not reporting data
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) updated its enplanement numbers as far back as 2015 to reflect aircraft landings that weren’t reported, leading to a more than 57,000 enplanement discrepancy over…
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Walton Family Foundation names Ross DeVol, former chief researcher at Milken Institute, new Walton Fellow
The Walton Family Foundation, the Bentonville-based philanthropic organization started by Wal-Mart Stores founders Sam and Helen Walton, has enlisted the expertise of a think tank “superstar” to join its Walton…
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Fired vendor in Rogers sues Southern Glazer’s for $30 million
A former vendor for Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the mammoth liquor distributor for $30 million. The 79-page lawsuit was filed Oct….
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Fayetteville landmark Rick’s Bakery is expanding to Rogers
The first attempt at expansion did not go well for entrepreneurs Rick and Sharon Boone. The Fayetteville couple are ready to give it another try. The owners of Fayetteville landmark…
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Real estate exec says planned new Wal-Mart HQ could hit $1 billion
The reaction to the Sept. 15 announcement by Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon that the company was going to invest in a new home office campus in Bentonville has been…
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Bella Vista homebuilding permits up 91% through August
A residential construction boom is in effect in Bella Vista. According to city data, 126 building permits were issued in the first eight months of the year. By comparison, that’s…
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Tech companies, food vendors, bands announced for AMP Fest in Rogers
AMP Fest, an event that mixes technology demonstrations, beer, music and food, is planned for Saturday (Oct. 14) from 4-9 p.m. at the Walmart AMP in Rogers. Attendees will be…
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New schools influencing business in downtown Rogers
Each weekday at 2:30 p.m., Lisa Hastings looks out the window of her cupcake shop on Second Street in Rogers, and watches the change in downtown. That’s when more than…
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Lineus Medical’s SafeBreak product chosen for $50,000 grant to research its use in pediatric patients
Lineus Medical’s SafeBreak Vascular product has been chosen by the nonprofit foundation New England Pediatrics Device Consortium for a $50,000 grant to fund the development of solutions to the issue…
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Serve2perform hub provides training for displaced talent
A new service from Grandslam Performance Associates (GPA) in Fayetteville looks to harness talent from a growing population of displaced workers, retired executives, military veterans, interns, recent graduates and freelancers…
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Walton Family Foundation announces funding for tree canopy project in Benton County
The Walton Family Foundation announced Thursday (Oct. 5) it will provide grants totaling $787,000 to six cities in Benton County to help increase and diversify the area’s tree canopy. The…
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Fayetteville’s 7hills Homeless Center hires Jessica Andrews as new CEO
7hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville has hired Jessica Andrews as its new CEO. Andrews was formerly the first executive director of Community Venture Foundation, also in Fayetteville. As the leader…
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Fayetteville chocolate maker Hello Cocoa changes name to Markham & Fitz
The Fayetteville-based chocolate company formerly known as Hello Cocoa has changed its name to Markham & Fitz. The change was prompted by a trademark issue and was unveiled ahead of…
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Mobile fitness provider GymGuyz establishes first franchise in Arkansas
Michael Moore and Bobby Carlson, franchisees of the first GymGuyz in Arkansas, want to bring the gym to the customer, instead of the customer having to go to the gym….