by - November 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Utility executives want collaboration between utilities and advanced energy companies to help guide policy and prepare Arkansas for the future. William Cunningham, director of resource planning and market operations for…
by - November 12, 2023 11:57 am
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recently gave $437,500 in scholarships to employees’ family members, according to a news release. The J.B. Hunt Scholarship for Families program provided 100…
by - November 12, 2023 9:47 am
Fayetteville-based biotechnology company Namida Lab Inc. is developing a pipeline of cancer screening products that use tear samples as the basis for the tests. Namida, the lab’s name, is derived…
by - November 11, 2023 1:41 pm
According to Northwest Arkansas retail analyst Scott Benedict, brick-and-mortar legacy retailers and many of the brands they sell continue to need help to become true omnichannel with a digital-first mindset…
by - November 9, 2023 5:24 pm
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will give $1.17 million to the University of Arkansas to expand a business incubator statewide. The…
by - November 9, 2023 5:14 pm
Billionaire philanthropist Alice Walton is investing heavily in the future of healthcare. During an appearance Thursday (Nov. 9) to discuss the topic, she touted the importance of technology and artificial…
by - November 9, 2023 4:45 pm
Tyson Foods investors will continue to see weaker earnings into next year as the Springdale-based meat giant predicts only marginal recovery through the fourth quarter ending Sept. 30 into its…
by - November 9, 2023 7:29 am
Nonprofit hospice provider Circle of Life recently announced two donations totaling $7 million. They support a $12.5 million fundraising campaign for a new facility under construction in Lowell. Fayetteville nonprofit…
by - November 8, 2023 8:10 pm
Boris Johnson may not be the person who comes to mind when discussing the American Heartland. But the former London mayor (2008-2016) and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2019-2022)…
by - November 8, 2023 10:38 am
Bentonville think tank Heartland Forward, in collaboration with state legislators and government officials, announced Wednesday (Nov. 8) the establishment of the Heartland Health Caucus. The nonpartisan legislative and policy organization…
by - November 7, 2023 3:59 pm
Jill Wagar, a member of the founding executive team of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, is the new director at the Momentary, a Crystal Bridges sister organization…
by - November 7, 2023 1:46 pm
Premium intermodal services are expanding in Arkansas as Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. builds on its partnership with Fort Worth, Texas-based BNSF Railway Co. Intermodal comprises the use…
by - November 7, 2023 11:44 am
Rogers-based professional soccer organization USL Arkansas selected Stone Ward, an ad agency with offices in Rogers, Chicago and Little Rock, to lead the development of the club’s brand identity, according…
by - November 6, 2023 5:27 pm
Sam Walton’s mantra of the customer being No. 1 is still the focus for Brock McKeel, divisional merchandise manager for consumer electronics at Walmart U.S., and Jon Alferness, chief product…
by - November 6, 2023 9:30 am
Springdale-based Legacy National Bank announced the opening of a new Bentonville branch on Monday (Nov. 6). According to a news release, the downtown office is in leased space on the…
by - November 5, 2023 9:23 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Oct. 23 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - November 5, 2023 8:45 am
With more than 1.6 million U.S. employees, Walmart seeks to overcome workforce challenges and avoid a talent war. The retailer hopes to grow the next generation of leadership by offering…
by - November 5, 2023 8:30 am
There was a time when many financial institutions in Arkansas called themselves “bank and trust.” It’s rare now, but that hasn’t stopped the proliferation of banks expanding their trust and…
by - November 3, 2023 2:30 pm
Fayetteville-based medical device startup Lapovations LLC promoted Spencer Jones to CEO after co-founder Jared Greer left the position to join another healthcare company, according to a Thursday (Nov. 2) news…
by - November 3, 2023 9:09 am
A recent graduate of Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) in Springdale placed third in a national skills competition for technicians. Joshua Waldrep of Fort Smith was third overall at TMCFutureTech. The…
