by - July 28, 2022 9:36 am
Then & Now: New job a full circle moment for Preston
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the July 18 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
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by - July 27, 2022 4:50 pm
Tyson Foods seeks liability release from U.S. Supreme Court over COVID deaths
Tyson Foods filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday (July 22) seeking relief from liability stemming from four COVID-related deaths of its employees during the early days…
by - July 27, 2022 10:35 am
Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue up 18.67% in July report
Sales tax revenue was up 18.67% in Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities’ July report. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale reported cumulative sales tax revenue of $8.988 million, up more than…
by - July 27, 2022 9:21 am
Rock climbing startup launches DTC website
A rock climbing startup from the inaugural cohort of the University of Arkansas’ Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) has launched its first product line. Lacaida Ropes is a veteran and Latino-owned direct-to-consumer business…
by - July 26, 2022 4:34 pm
Wealth index has Benton County ranked first in Arkansas
A county wealth index produced by New York City-based SmartAsset has the top Arkansas counties in the state’s metro areas, with the only non-metro counties in the top 10 being…
by - July 26, 2022 2:50 pm
Old Main endowment created by $1 million gift
The University of Arkansas announced a $1 million endowment gift Tuesday (July 26) to the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences. The donation will support the perpetual upkeep and maintenance of…
by - July 26, 2022 2:32 pm
Martine Pollard to deliver keynote address at Forty Under 40 event
Martine Pollard, an executive with the state’s largest health insurer, will be the featured speaker at the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 26th annual Forty Under 40 event. The luncheon will…
by - July 25, 2022 5:59 pm
Walmart shares sink 9% after lower earnings guidance
Walmart is the second major big-box retailer to lower earnings guidance in recent weeks as consumer spending on non-essentials is slowing amid the highest price surges for food and fuel…
by - July 25, 2022 10:09 am
Longtime Tyson Foods spokesman retires
Gary Mickelson (pronounced Michaelson) retired in early July as senior director of public relations at Springdale-based Tyson Foods, ending a 35-year career on the communications side of the meatpacking industry….
by - July 24, 2022 10:49 am
Onyx Coffee Lab turns 10 this year
Ten years ago, Jon and Andrea Allen dreamed of having the world’s best coffee. They started Onyx Coffee Lab in May 2012, and you can make an argument that they’ve…
by - July 24, 2022 9:49 am
From the archives: Cameron Smith pitched jobs, softballs in NWA
Editor’s Note: The following story written by Jeff Wood was originally published in the July 5, 2004, edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. Northwest Arkansas business leader Cameron Smith,…
by - July 24, 2022 9:34 am
Farm Bureau leader lauds Boozman, talks ag advocacy in Rogers
The nation’s top agriculture lobby leader visited Northwest Arkansas on Friday (July 22) to present the state’s senior senator with its highest congressional honor. For his focus on agriculture and…
by - July 22, 2022 11:45 am
The Supply Side: Walmart works to redefine retail for another 60 years
This month, Walmart turned 60 years old, but the retail giant is not resting on its laurels. “We might be the largest retailer, but we also want to be the…
by - July 21, 2022 8:32 am
Centerton couple develops new app that aids caregivers of medically complex kids
A Northwest Arkansas startup has launched a web application that helps parents and caregivers simplify, organize and share their child’s medical and care information. The app is called mejo, a registered…
by - July 21, 2022 7:08 am
Arvest Bank partners with Google Cloud for IT overhaul
Arvest Bank is working with Google’s cloud computing division to overhaul its current IT architecture and systems, including migrating its data centers to Google Cloud. In a news release Thursday…
by - July 20, 2022 1:28 pm
Shelley Simpson named J.B. Hunt president
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has promoted Shelley Simpson to president of the company as part of several leadership changes announced Wednesday (July 20). John Roberts will remain…
by - July 20, 2022 11:28 am
McReynolds, Morris join Arkansas Research Alliance Board
ArcBest Chairman, President and CEO Judy McReynolds and Jason Morris, senior vice president of Walmart Enterprise Business Solutions, have joined the Arkansas Research Alliance Board of Trustees. “We’re proud and…
by - July 20, 2022 10:13 am
Fayetteville firm SupplyPike receives $25 million in series B capital
Fayetteville-based startup SupplyPike has raised $25 million in series B capital to support its growth. The supply chain technology company will primarily use the money to add high-tech workers. Over…
by - July 20, 2022 9:36 am
Transplace building in Rogers sold for $65 million
Tempus Realty Partners, a Little Rock-based real estate investment partnership, announced Wednesday (July 20) the purchase of the 148,200-square-foot Transplace office building along northbound Interstate 49 in Rogers. According to…
by - July 19, 2022 5:59 pm
J.B. Hunt earnings, revenue rise in second quarter
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. exceeded analyst expectations in the second quarter as earnings jumped by 48.3% and revenue rose by 31.9%. All segments contributed to the revenue…