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Walmart to rebrand data ventures to Scintilla
Walmart said the client base for its data ventures business has increased by 173% over the past year, and small and medium-sized suppliers subscribing to the service increased 100%. The…
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USL Arkansas changes name to Ozark United FC, releases crest
Rogers-based professional soccer organization USL Arkansas has rebranded to Ozark United FC and unveiled its crest and colors, according to a Thursday (Oct. 3) news release. Ozark United FC will…
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Banco Sí opens 2nd location in Springdale
Fayetteville-based Signature Bank of Arkansas has opened its second Banco Sí at 103 W. Emma Ave. in downtown Springdale. Banco Sí is the bank’s bilingual division. The 3,189-square-foot location in…
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Challenges in beef industry pressure Tyson Foods’ earnings outlook
Tyson Foods has seen a turnaround in its chicken segment but industry challenges remain for the company’s beef segment which is weighing on earnings potential in the near term, according…
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Black Hills Energy bills to increase; reflect one-time credit
Arkansas customers of Black Hills Energy will see natural gas bills rise because of a rate hike starting with October billing, the company said Wednesday (Oct. 2). The average residential…
by - October 2, 2024 5:13 pm
Walmart distribution center in Searcy to get automation update
Walmart recently announced plans to automate regional distribution centers (RDC) in Searcy, Ark., and Buckeye, Ariz. The retail giant said the Searcy RDC has been in operation for 35 years…
by - October 2, 2024 3:52 pm
Jared Gabriele named regional president for Chambers Bank
Jared Gabriele has joined Chambers Bank as its regional president and chief lending officer for Northwest Arkansas. Gabriele will oversee the bank’s lending operations in Elkins, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale….
by - October 2, 2024 2:58 pm
Heartland Forward to expand telehealth access in Arkansas, Oklahoma
Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based policy think tank, has launched an initiative to expand telehealth access in Arkansas and Oklahoma by teaching area librarians how to prepare residents for a telehealth…
by - October 2, 2024 2:45 pm
J.B. Hunt, UP.Labs open lab to establish logistics startups
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will collaborate with venture lab UP.Labs to bring innovation to the forefront of the freight transportation industry, the companies announced Wednesday (Oct. 2)….
by - October 1, 2024 2:45 pm
Laura Jacobs tapped to lead UA philanthropic initiatives
The University of Arkansas has appointed Chief of Staff Laura Jacobs as senior director of philanthropic initiatives in the Division of University Advancement, the UA announced Tuesday (Oct. 1). Jacobs,…
by - October 1, 2024 9:57 am
Then & Now: Fortner finds success with New York startups
New York City is a global hub of business and commerce and a melting pot of cultures and food from around the world. For Steve Fortner, moving there from Arkansas…
by - October 1, 2024 9:00 am
Collier & Associates to host summit Oct. 17
Fayetteville-based real estate firm Collier & Associates will host its first C&A Summit in October. Multiple speakers will discuss the change that’s happening in Northwest Arkansas, according to a news…
by - September 30, 2024 11:29 am
Casa Dos Alas kicks off fundraiser
Casa Dos Alas, a Fayetteville nonprofit fighting food insecurity in area Hispanic communities, recently launched a campaign to raise $500,000 by June. The fundraiser initiative follows the success of its…
by - September 30, 2024 11:25 am
The Supply Side: High Impact Analytics grows staff, revenue, clients
Bentonville-based High Impact Analytics, a customer service firm for brands selling into Walmart and Sam’s Club, has been on a growth trajectory since pivoting its strategy in 2023. Revenue is…
by - September 30, 2024 11:00 am
Crisp secures $72 million in equity round
Bentonville-based Crisp has closed on $72 million in a series B equity round, bringing the company’s total equity raised to $97 million. The data-focused company works primarily in the retail…
by - September 27, 2024 12:57 pm
380-acre business park in Berryville allows for tax incentives for investors
The Berryville Regional Business Park at 480 U.S. Highway 62 comprises about 380 acres of city-owned land, formerly a farm. It’s within an opportunity zone, which can provide investors with…
by - September 27, 2024 12:39 pm
Coler bike trails reopen after storm
The Peel Compton Foundation has reopened the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve following the May 26 storms and tornadoes that damaged and destroyed homes and businesses in Benton County. “After months…
by - September 26, 2024 2:31 pm
Connections: National Philanthropy Day event to be held in Fayetteville
The Northwest Arkansas chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host the 2024 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Nov. 13 at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center. The event,…
by - September 26, 2024 2:23 pm
JBU enrollment marks 2 records
Total enrollment at John Brown University in Siloam Springs rose by 3.8% to 2,340 this year from 2,253 last year, according to its 11th-day report. The private, Christian university recorded…
by - September 26, 2024 2:13 pm
Empowerment Summit: Women encouraged to ‘blaze forward’ and ‘bring your best self’
Thursday’s (Sept. 26) Women’s Empowerment Summit presented by Kimberly-Clark and hosted by the local chapter of NextUp was attended by more than 630. The event held in Rogers featured several…