by - August 1, 2013 9:50 am
Bentonville Teacher’s Fair
Bentonville Teacher's Fair Friday, August 16, 2013 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bentonville High School – South Commons 1801 SE J St. Bentonville, AR Hurry! Only a few tables remain….
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by - August 1, 2013 9:47 am
Small Business Hub – Facebook Measuring Metrics
Monday, August 12, 2013 11:30 – 1 a.m. Chamber of Commerce office 200 E. Central Ave. Bentonville, AR Presented by: Martha Londagin Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center This…
by - August 1, 2013 9:45 am
Morning Business Blast
Thursday, August 8, 2013 7:30 – 9 a.m. Hurley Chiropractic & Wellness 411 W. Centerton Blvd. Centerton, AR Start your morning networking at this Morning Business Blast. Learn about Hurley…
by - August 1, 2013 9:20 am
Some studies note impact of tax holiday promote spending
One back-to-school ritual designed to boost consumption will occur this weekend starting Saturday (Aug. 3) and ending Sunday (Aug. 4), as consumers may take advantage of a statewide tax-free holiday….
by - August 1, 2013 7:45 am
UA wins award for handling of Petrino crisis
The University of Arkansas has earned top honors for “Best Crisis Management” in the PR Daily’s 2013 Nonprofit PR Awards. The award is for the university’s response to the events…
by - August 1, 2013 7:33 am
Federal debt ceiling showdown coming soon
Congress has been focused on student loans, farm bills and immigration on Capitol Hill lately, but that’s about to change. When Congress returns from its August recess, members will be…
by - August 1, 2013 7:03 am
Earnings up for Murphy Oil, down for Acxiom
Murphy Oil Corp., which is poised to spin off its retail and refinery operations, posted higher second quarter net income compared to one year ago. The El Dorado-based oil and…
by - July 31, 2013 9:12 pm
New arts festival to include several regions
A new arts festival managed by the Spring Creek Arts Association and designed to include children and students “from Fort Smith to Eureka Springs to Bentonville” was unveiled Wednesday (July…
by - July 31, 2013 6:16 pm
Brandon Barber pleads guilty, awaits sentencing
Former Northwest Arkansas real estate developer Brandon Barber plead guilty to three counts associated with his previous indictments on charges relating to fraud and his bankruptcy filing. The charges Barber…
by - July 31, 2013 4:45 pm
Jones Center on track with funding goals
It’s been a busy year at the Jones Center in Springdale after the non-profit revamped its business model in 2012 in the face of dwindling finances in order to keep…
by - July 31, 2013 4:16 pm
Street No Longer CEO of Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Scott Street announced to hospital staff and physicians he has accepted a new role within the organization.
by - July 31, 2013 4:12 pm
Scott Street moves to new role within Mercy
Scott Street is leaving his position as president of Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas to accept a new role with Mercy Health. In announcing the news to hospital co-workers and…
by - July 31, 2013 3:01 pm
Brandon Barber Pleads Guilty to Three Counts
U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge said the maximum prison time for Barbers charges is 45 years behind bars, to be determined at a separate sentencing hearing.
by - July 31, 2013 1:09 pm
Rep. Baird to seek Treasurer’s office; Dem chair steps down
Duncan Baird and Will Bond ensured that not all the political news on Wednesday (July 31) was about U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, entering the U.S. Senate race and Arkansas…
by - July 31, 2013 12:33 pm
Lt. Gov. Mark Darr readies for a 4th District bid
How close can a person get to confirming their intention to run for an office without actually saying yes? Pretty darn close, it turns out. Just ask Lt. Gov. Mark…
by - July 31, 2013 9:45 am
Research: Consumer spending on the rise
Consumers continue to reach into their pockets and spend more for transportation, food, alcoholic beverages and their homes. But according to a new report from Mintel they aren’t spending as…
by - July 31, 2013 8:55 am
Cobb-Vantress Signs Joint Venture Agreement in China
The joint venture company will be 85 percent owned by Cobb, with an initial production target of five million parents a year.
by - July 30, 2013 11:32 pm
Retail supplier job market comes full circle
Some of the most demanding and highest paying jobs in Northwest Arkansas can be found in the Wal-Mart supplier community. In any given month there is between 80 to 100…
by - July 30, 2013 7:43 pm
Cobb Vantress inks deal for major stake in China firm
Tyson Foods’ subsidiary Cobb-Vantress said it signed a joint venture agreement with China-based Hubei Tong Xing Agriculture Co., an integrated chicken company. The Siloam Springs-based poultry breeder will produce and…
by - July 30, 2013 5:12 pm
NWA jobless rate rises to 5.7% in June
The Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate rose in June, with the continued rise in the number of employed not enough to counter the record growth in the workforce size. The…