by - August 29, 2013 8:13 am
Darr Ends Congressional Bid
Says in statement priority needs to be focused on family.
Northwest Arkansas
Nominate for our Best in Class Awards
by - August 29, 2013 7:01 am
UA rank 13th nationwide in enrollment growth
A recent survey by the national Chronicle of Higher Education ranks the University of Arkansas as the 13th-fastest growing public research university in the country, in terms of enrollment. The…
by - August 28, 2013 11:31 pm
Cash, investors helping to drive NWA housing market
One in three homebuyers in Northwest Arkansas paid cash for residential properties last month and between 7% and 12% of local home sales were purchased by institutional investors, according to…
by - August 28, 2013 10:23 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Snyder’s-Lance acquisition, Chiquita’s new hire
• Synder’s-Lance acquisition Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. has acquired Stateline Service Corp., a snack food distributor based in Massachusetts. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Snyder’s-Lance said the acquisition is part…
by - August 28, 2013 9:07 pm
Tusk to Tail: We begin eating our way to a bowl game
It is 9,000 miles to Graceland for Tusk to Tail this year, the site of the Liberty Bowl. Perhaps we could end up in Shreveport, but I would prefer Memphis…
by - August 28, 2013 6:53 pm
State Chamber to push out two new workforce websites
The State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas is planning to launch two new websites to address workforce development needs in Arkansas. “Intern in Arkansas” will match a student’s area of study…
by - August 28, 2013 6:48 pm
Arkansas officials discuss immigration impact, politics
A recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a rise in the percentage of foreign-born workers in the American labor force and it's a trend that has also…
by - August 28, 2013 6:08 pm
JBU names business college after Donald Soderquist
John Brown University announced this week that the College of Business has been renamed in honor of former Walmart executive Don Soderquist. The university also announced a new $2 million…
by - August 28, 2013 4:57 pm
Havenwood offers hope and breaks cycles
More than 100 business professionals took time Wednesday morning (Aug. 28) to attend Havenwood’s Sunny Side of Leadership breakfast hosted by Wal-Mart. Havenwood is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year…
by - August 28, 2013 4:53 pm
Party on the Patio
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by - August 28, 2013 3:55 pm
MBA demand creates supply issue for Walton College
Not only is the management of product and people related to supply and demand part of the curriculum at the University of Arkansas’ Walton College, it’s also a real issue…
by - August 28, 2013 3:15 pm
Jersey Boys Cast Party
by - August 28, 2013 1:22 pm
NWA jobless rate rises to 5.9% in July
The Northwest Arkansas jobless rate rose to 5.9% in July, the third consecutive monthly rate increase and proof that not even one of the healthiest regions in the country is…
by - August 28, 2013 12:02 pm
Queens of the Stone Age w/ Savages
ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION GATES OPEN AT 6PM, MUSIC 7:30PM PRICES $34.50-44.50 Alternative rock band Queens of the Stone Age is stopping in Northwest Arkansas as part of their international tour! Touring…
by - August 28, 2013 12:00 pm
ZZ Top Concert
ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION (AMP) GATES OPEN AT 6PM, MUSIC 7:30PM PRICES $37-77, LIMITED PREMIUM SEATS AT $102 For decades, ZZ Top (a.k.a “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas”) has flooded…
by - August 28, 2013 11:59 am
Vampire Weekend w/ Sky Ferreira
ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION (AMP) GATES OPEN AT 6PM, MUSIC 7:30PM PRICES $36.50 in advance, $40 day of show Vampire Weekend consist of Ezra Koenig (vocals, guitar), Rostam Batmanglij (keyboards, guitar, vocals),…
by - August 28, 2013 11:53 am
Lynyrd Skynyrd w/ Blackberry Smoke
ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION GATES OPEN AT 6PM, MUSIC 7:30PM PRICES $34.50 – $77, limited seats available at $102 Mention the term “southern rock” and one band instantly leaps to mind: Lynyrd…
by - August 28, 2013 11:50 am
The Black Crowes
ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION GATES OPEN AT 6PM, MUSIC 7:30PM PRICES $32-47. LIMITED PREMIUM SEATS AT $77 The Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in 1989 around brothers Chris…
by - August 28, 2013 11:46 am
Alabama Shakes w/ Fly Golden Eagle
ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION: 2536 NORTH MCCONNELL AVE, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 GATES OPEN AT 6PM, MUSIC 7:30PM PRICES $36.50 in advance, $41.50 day of show Alabama Shakes is a fast-rising rock band…
by - August 28, 2013 10:59 am
Regions Residential Real Estate Healthy
Compared to the same time period last year, the total value of building permits was up in the first half of 2013, with Bentonville and Rogers showing the most activity.