by - January 9, 2024 3:06 pm
John Brown University will accelerate the growth of its cybersecurity program and help develop local talent to meet workforce needs with a $6.5 million grant from the Walton Family Charitable…
by - January 9, 2024 9:15 am
The Rogers Lowell Chamber (RLC) is sponsoring an event to enhance civic literacy among young people leading up to the National Civics Bee. The RLC Civics Bee, open to all middle…
by - January 9, 2024 8:12 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Jan. 1 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - January 8, 2024 12:55 pm
In November, Springdale cidery Black Apple finished in the top 10 at the ninth annual U.S. Open Cider Championship. Cideries, wineries and breweries from Canada to California entered over 240…
by - January 8, 2024 9:40 am
A newly built three-story hotel with 87 units in Springdale sold recently for $11.1 million. The purchase price equals $127,586 per room. Texas-based Sunset Galaxy Hotel LLC, managed by Kusha…
by - January 7, 2024 9:38 am
Significant contributors to the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metro business community died in 2023. JANUARY Brant Barnes, 43, Jan. 6 — Barnes, an independent insurance agent, real estate investor…
by - January 7, 2024 9:21 am
Construction started on a transformative medical school. A national tourism destination opened its doors, and two of the region’s longest-running restaurants closed their doors. Those were some of the top…
by - January 7, 2024 8:16 am
What little kid wouldn’t want to ride around Sam’s Club on a cart? As an adult, Megan Crozier gets paid to do it. Crozier, the company’s executive vice president and…
by - January 6, 2024 5:15 pm
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has announced the following changes to its Little Rock Branch board of directors, effective Jan. 1: Jamie J. Henry, vice president of finance,…
by - January 4, 2024 11:42 am
Mark Ryan, loan manager and executive vice president for Arvest Bank’s Benton County market, will retire after a three-decade career with the company. Ryan’s retirement is effective March 31, 2024,…
by - January 4, 2024 10:24 am
Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate startup Loloft has signed a lease agreement in Phoenix to expand its industrial co-working concept. The company has leased approximately 52,000 square feet of traditional…
by - January 3, 2024 4:29 pm
A group of contract growers that supplied chickens to Tyson Foods’ slaughter and processing plant in Dexter, Mo., have sued the company claiming a breach of contract following a plant…
by - January 3, 2024 12:05 pm
The $15 million J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Children’s Safety Center of Washington Co. celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 12 at 3242 Gene George Blvd. in Springdale. Construction of…
by - January 2, 2024 1:56 pm
A recession forecast for the end of 2023 never arrived and consumer and business spending remained steady in Northwest Arkansas. Year-end reports from Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale show sales…
by - January 2, 2024 1:43 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods posted a net loss of $649 million for fiscal year 2023. As a result, top executives received smaller performance cash bonuses, but stock awards were considerably higher…
by - January 1, 2024 11:27 am
Ozark, Mo.-based Big Whiskey’s plans to build a fourth Northwest Arkansas restaurant. According to preliminary filings with the Rogers Planning Commission, the proposed site is in Rogers’ Pleasant Crossing area…
by - January 1, 2024 11:23 am
A 17.4-acre land sale east of Interstate 49 in Rogers’ Pleasant Crossing area closed recently for $5.16 million. The purchase price equals $6.82 per square foot. CarMax Auto Superstores Inc….
by - December 27, 2023 7:02 am
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will incorporate Nikola zero-emission trucks into its fleet when they’re available and meet its safety standards, a company executive said recently. On Nov. 2, Nikola…
by - December 26, 2023 7:37 am
Engineering and design firm Olsson has moved into its new Fayetteville office. The company’s first official day with a new address was Dec. 4. The new 37,000-square-foot building, with Olsson…
by - December 25, 2023 9:25 am
On a mild December morning, Joe and Mary Saumweber of Bentonville walked the remnants of their farm’s asparagus crop surrounding the high tunnels where strawberries grow. They crossed the field…
