by - May 31, 2022 8:43 am
Walton brothers talk ‘Summit’ takeaways
Steuart Walton sees two things coming together that will benefit advanced air mobility (AAM) — advances in technology and the amount of capital moving into the space. AAM is a…
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by - May 29, 2022 9:56 am
Then & Now: In different ways, Lowry is an attorney on the run
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the May 23 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - May 27, 2022 3:58 pm
Jebaraj: Inflation pressure may persist for 2 years
University of Arkansas economist Mervin Jebaraj expects U.S. GDP to rise for the remainder of the year following a 1.5% decline in the first quarter amid high inflation pressure that…
by - May 26, 2022 10:41 am
$10M gift from Alice L. Walton Foundation to support Crystal Bridges interns
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville announced Thursday (May 26) one of the largest museum endowments in the country dedicated to developing the next generation of arts leadership….
by - May 26, 2022 7:56 am
Northwest Arkansas population growth continues; Bentonville grew nearly 5% in 2021
Northwest Arkansas cities remain the fastest-growing in the state, according to new population estimates. On Thursday (May 26), the U.S. Census Bureau released population estimates as of July 1, 2021,…
by - May 25, 2022 6:23 pm
Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue up 7.54% in May report
The four largest cities in Benton and Washington counties reported cumulative sales tax revenue of $8.875 million in May, up 7.54% from the May 2021 report. Revenue reported in May…
by - May 25, 2022 4:16 pm
Duggar sentenced on child porn charge
On Wednesday (May 25) in Fayetteville, a federal judge sentenced a Springdale man who enjoyed a degree of fame as a reality television personality to federal prison for receiving and…
by - May 25, 2022 2:55 pm
Bryan Hunt to chair Canadian automotive fintech
Springdale businessman Bryan Hunt, heir to one of the largest transportation companies, will become board chairman for Canada-based vehicle fintech platform PowerBand Solutions Inc. when a $20 million private placement…
by - May 25, 2022 11:43 am
Top fundraiser at The Jones Center in Springdale is retiring
Kelly Kemp-McLintock, the chief advancement officer for Springdale nonprofit The Jones Center, is retiring. The organization announced the news Wednesday (May 25) in a press release. Kemp-McLintock has been the organization’s…
by - May 25, 2022 10:32 am
Grady Spann accepts top job with NWA Land Trust
Fayetteville nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) said Wednesday (May 25) that former Arkansas State Parks director Grady Spann is its new CEO and executive director. Spann, who has relocated to Northwest…
by - May 25, 2022 12:34 am
Four Northwest Arkansas House and Senate races set for runoff elections
The June 21 runoff ballots in Northwest Arkansas will include at least four legislative races. The Republican primaries for Arkansas House Districts 12 and 13, and Senate Districts 28 and…
by - May 24, 2022 11:37 pm
Runoff election needed for GOP Washington County judge candidates; Moody wins Democrat primary
Democrat Josh Moody will have to wait until after a June 21 runoff election to see who he will face in the November general election in the race for Washington…
by - May 24, 2022 2:34 pm
Walmart to expand robotics and drone partnerships
Walmart Inc. and tech company Symbotic announced a new agreement to place Symbotic’s robotics and software automation platform in Walmart’s 42 regional distribution centers. The deal builds on the prior…
by - May 23, 2022 6:45 pm
Car-Mart earnings fall 38%; revenue up 26% in fourth quarter
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart beat expectations for earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and for the year as it faces supply and demand imbalances, inflation and decreasing…
by - May 22, 2022 11:25 am
Then & Now: Nutrition-focused supplier latest retail stop for King
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the May 9 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - May 22, 2022 10:29 am
May 27 deadline approaches for Forty Under 40 nominations
Last call for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s longest-running awards program has arrived. The Forty Under 40 deadline for the Class of 2022 is Friday, May 27. You can submit nominations…
by - May 21, 2022 11:21 am
The Supply Side: Supply chain innovation key to better customer service
Walmart, a leader in supply chain innovation with more than four decades of experience over chief competitor Amazon, is still challenged to meet consumer demand, according to David Guggina, senior…
by - May 19, 2022 3:03 pm
152-unit multifamily project planned off I-49 in Lowell
Rogers-based ERC Construction Group is partnering with a Missouri developer for a second multifamily project in Northwest Arkansas. According to a news release on Thursday (May 19), the 152-unit project…
by - May 19, 2022 9:42 am
Real Deals: Runway Group adds to holdings near Bentonville airport
A 38,500-square-foot office building near the southern border of the Bentonville Municipal Airport changed hands recently for $7.65 million. The purchase price equals $198.70 per square foot. Mars Loop LLC,…
by - May 19, 2022 9:36 am
Air quality improves in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith metro
Residents might breathe easier knowing the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metros have some of the cleanest air in the United States, a new report shows. Nonprofit American Lung Association…