by - March 6, 2014 1:31 pm
The U.S. Department of the Treasurys State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) on Thursday released a new quarterly report showing the program has now disbursed more than $1 billion.
by - March 6, 2014 1:19 pm
Today is the deadline for submitting nominations for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2014 Fast 15 class, to be featured in the May 12 issue.
by - March 6, 2014 1:13 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College has joined forces with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to bring “Vivaldi’s Sounds of Spring” to life for local audiences on March 19 and 21….
by - March 6, 2014 10:03 am
Office supply retailer Staples will close 225 stores in North America by the middle of next year seeking to trim costs amid a weaker sales climate. Staples said it is…
by - March 5, 2014 10:39 pm
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told an audience of several thousand Wednesday night that Russia's takeover of the Crimean peninsula was a "violation of international law" as Crimea is…
by - March 5, 2014 7:28 pm
Sitting pretty on fat balance sheets, the nation’s two largest chicken companies are it again, strategically planning to grow market share in the highly fragmented poultry industry. Tyson Foods is…
by - March 5, 2014 6:31 pm
"New" high schools are popping up in communities in the region, filling a district's capacity needs while potentially changing the way students learn. The alternative, known as "New Tech" high…
by - March 5, 2014 5:50 pm
Fayetteville attorney Timothy Brooks has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. “The federal bench needs judges…
by - March 5, 2014 5:02 pm
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Tyson Foods a three-year contract worth a maximum of $444 million to supply chicken to the federal government, according to March 4 release….
by - March 5, 2014 4:23 pm
Arvest Bank has promoted Stephen Boyd to consumer lender for the bank’s Springdale market. Boyd, previously a personal banker for Arvest in Springfield, Mo., is excited to relocate to Northwest…
by - March 5, 2014 12:18 pm
There has been much buzz lately surrounding the monument to built to be in honor of famous Fort Smithian Gen. William O. Darby. Following a national call for artists, the…
by - March 5, 2014 12:04 pm
Please join us for this fun family event to benefit the Samaritan Community Center 'Snack Pack' program. Enjoy free admission, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, clowns, face painting,…
by - March 5, 2014 10:57 am
Bentonville-based Collective Bias continues to expand its services in shopper media, posting a 100% annual growth rate in its business last year, according to CEO Bill Sussman. "Our company was…
by - March 5, 2014 10:52 am
Site preparation work has started for the interactive museum, and construction will begin very soon, said executive director Sam Dean.
by - March 5, 2014 10:51 am
Target said Beth Jacob, the retailer’s chief information officer resigned today (March 5) amid a restructuring of its information and compliance division following the pre-holiday data breach. Jacob has overseen…
by - March 4, 2014 4:56 pm
President Barack Obama unveiled Tuesday (March 4) his 2015 budget proposal he says will cut deficits, put Americans to work, promote national security and will “redesign high schools to help…
by - March 4, 2014 3:39 pm
The growth of year-to-date tax collections in Arkansas is on a downward trend, and the February gross revenue number was below the budget forecast. The February report also showed a…
by - March 4, 2014 3:28 pm
On a fifth and final effort, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed a funding measure for the private option health insurance program. The bill passed the House by a 76-24…
by - March 4, 2014 2:37 pm
A growing local economy and increased enrollment at the University of Arkansas kept multifamily occupancy levels stable at 96.5% last year, despite the opening of 823 new student housing units…
by - March 4, 2014 2:17 pm
Old man winter continues to show his ugly hand across much of the U.S. with the start of spring still more than two weeks away. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University…
