by - March 6, 2014 5:26 pm
Pryor, Cotton message development
“Tom Cotton: Wrong for Arkansas” read a blaring headline of a blog on U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor’s campaign website on Aug. 6, 2013, as Pryor’s campaign anticipated U.S. Rep. Tom…
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by - March 6, 2014 5:02 pm
The Supply Side: More men in the grocery aisle, opportunity for brands
Men today have dropped the book on traditional roles and picked up the household shopping list, according to a recent study by Defy Media. “The Acumen Report: Brand New Man,”…
by - March 6, 2014 4:25 pm
Union Pacific chief says energy, agri markets boosting business for railroads
The CEO of Union Pacific Corp., the railroad transportation giant, told a Little Rock audience that he sees positive signs in the U.S. economy, particularly in the agricultural, chemical and…
by - March 6, 2014 4:07 pm
Rising consumer debt also linked to lackluster retail results
Consumer debt, and not just wicked winter weather, is having a chilling effect on retail sales. Consumer debt rose by $241 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013, the largest…
by - March 6, 2014 3:47 pm
Beebe names 44 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced Thursday (March 6) the following appointments to boards and commissions: Jeffery "Scott" Baxter, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees….
by - March 6, 2014 3:28 pm
Washington Regional Gala & Eagle Awards
Walton Arts Center Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:00 pm Featuring Joe Nichols For more info and tickets call the Walton Arts Center Box Office at 479.443.5600.
by - March 6, 2014 1:31 pm
Arkansas Leads Nation in Deploying Small Business Funds
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
Last Call for Fast 15 Nominations
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
Crystal Bridges teams up with NWACC for musical, lecture events
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
Staples to shutter 225 stores
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
Rice tells Fayetteville crowd that Putin is ‘ruthless,’ and an ‘intimidator’
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
Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s play pricing game with market share push
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
Rogers, Van Buren finding success with ‘New Tech’ schools
"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
Timothy Brooks confirmed as U.S. Federal Judge
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
Tyson Foods lands $444 million government contract
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 promotes Stephen Boyd
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
Kevin Kresse focused on ‘body language’ for Darby statue
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
NWA Birthday Party Expo
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
Collective Bias expands service amid record growth
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
Amazeum Picks Up $1.5 Million Gift From Walmart Foundation
Site preparation work has started for the interactive museum, and construction will begin very soon, said executive director Sam Dean.