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Connections: Shiloh Museum to host cultural event in Springdale
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale will host a cultural event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31. The event will include a guest speaker, storytelling, music and…
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Fuel Accelerator to host Demo Day
Fuel Accelerator will host Fuel For Your Health Demo Day for its third HealthTech program from 5 to 9 p.m. May 14 at the new Heartland Whole Health Institute in…
by - May 9, 2025 11:48 am
Real Deals: Mills Farm land in Rogers sells for $4.49 million
About 17 acres of pasture southwest of Interstate 49 and Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers recently changed hands after a transaction worth $4.49 million. The purchase price equals $265,000 per…
by - May 9, 2025 10:56 am
Walmart uses artificial intelligence to fast-track apparel offerings
At a time when Trump Administration tariffs threaten the apparel supply chain, Walmart announced a Trend-to-Product initiative that uses artificial intelligence tools to expedite the launch of on-trend, affordable fashion….
by - May 8, 2025 5:48 pm
Car-Mart names new CFO, chief accounting officer
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. has appointed former Walmart executive Jonathan Collins as chief financial officer, succeeding Vickie Judy who will transition to chief accounting officer, the company announced Thursday (May…
by - May 8, 2025 5:43 pm
Two family members added to Tyson Foods’ board
Tyson Foods continues to be a family-controlled company and that continues with Chairman John Tyson’s two children, John Randal Tyson and Olivia Tyson being named as directors effective May 8….
by - May 8, 2025 1:47 pm
Heartland Forward establishes center to enhance maternal health
Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think-and-do tank, has launched the Maternal and Child Health Center for Policy and Practice, aiming to advance maternal health and improve outcomes for families across the…
by - May 8, 2025 1:39 pm
Walton-backed university planned for former Walmart Home Office
Tom Walton and Steuart Walton said Thursday (May 8) that their family will establish a university as part of a mixed-use development planned for the former Walmart Home Office site…
by - May 8, 2025 10:26 am
Heartland Forward, Stemuli to create AI learning platform
Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think-and-do tank, is partnering with education technology company Stemuli to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) learning platform that will help rural students and entrepreneurs acquire AI…
by - May 8, 2025 9:51 am
Northwest Health releases community benefit report
Springdale-based health system Northwest Health provided a total community benefit of more than $436 million in 2024, according to a new report. The company recently released its annual Community Benefit…
by - May 8, 2025 9:46 am
Washington Regional receives da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville recently acquired the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system from Intuitive Surgical. The new system is designed to enhance surgical precision and create better…
by - May 7, 2025 12:04 pm
The Supply Side: Tariffs create big uncertainty for retailers, suppliers
Tariffs are a big concern for retailers, particularly large operations like Walmart, Target and Dollar Tree which import goods from abroad. So when the Trump Administration invited some of their…
by - May 7, 2025 10:45 am
Breeze to offer new nonstop flights between XNA and Pensacola, Fla.
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill will offer new nonstop flights to Pensacola, Fla., starting Sept. 4, according to a Wednesday (May 7) news release. Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways…
by - May 7, 2025 10:19 am
2 Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate companies merge
Rogers-based Focus Commercial Real Estate announced Wednesday (May 7) that it has merged with Bennett Commercial Real Estate in Rogers. The merger was effective May 1. Financial terms of the…
by - May 6, 2025 11:40 am
Thaden School wins Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize design award
Thaden School, a private, independent school in Bentonville, won the 2025 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in contemporary architecture, according to a Monday (May…
by - May 6, 2025 11:33 am
Tyson Foods to sell four cold storage facilities for $247 million
Tyson Foods is revamping its cold storage network and process which includes selling four of its cold storage facilities to Novi, Mich.-based Lineage and creating annual cost savings. According to…
by - May 5, 2025 1:30 pm
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal accepting nominations to Forty Under 40, C-Suite
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s longest-running awards program, Forty Under 40, is accepting nominations. The nomination deadline for the class of 2025 is Friday, May 23, and nominees must not…
by - May 5, 2025 12:59 pm
UA receives $1 million from state Department of Higher Education
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has awarded $1 million to the University of Arkansas to expand electronics education by developing credit and non-credit courses related to workforce needs in…
by - May 5, 2025 12:52 pm
Tyson Foods net income up 48%, revenue misses the estimate
It was a mixed second quarter for Tyson Foods, which saw net income of $380 million, and adjusted earnings of 92 cents per share, up 48.38% from a year ago….
by - May 5, 2025 9:53 am
Rep. Womack waiting for markups to gauge support for cuts
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, says he is waiting to see details of committee markup bills before deciding if he will support certain cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and taxes. The…