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NWA Food Bank CEO to retire in 2026

Kent Eikenberry, president and CEO of Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, will retire in the second quarter of 2026, according to a Thursday (Aug. 7) news release. He joined the food…

Ozark United FC names 3 founding partners

Rogers-based Ozark United FC recently announced its inaugural Youth Academy founding partners are Unilever, Arkansas Children’s and America’s Car-Mart. As part of the club’s youth development program, these organizations will…

UA raises over $254 million in 2025 fiscal year

The University of Arkansas raised more than $254.7 million in private gifts during fiscal year 2025, which ended June 30, according to a Thursday (Aug. 7) news release. It was…

The Supply Side: Retail store closures totaled about 6,000 in the first half of 2025

The retail landscape continues to shift with roughly 6,000 store closings announced in the first half of this year or about 123.7 million square feet of vacated retail space, according…

Violence prevention event to take place in Bentonville

Between 150 and 200 people are expected to attend the second annual Violence Prevention Conference of Mid-America from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at NorthWest Arkansas Community College…

Broker, contractor group to meet for Aug. 21 event

More than 125 people are expected to attend the August event hosted by the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Contractors, Closers & Connections. Rock The Deal: CCC at Meteor Guitar Gallery…

Walmart Mexico CEO resigns

Walmart’s subsidiary business in Mexico is seeking a new CEO to lead its operations. Ignacio Caride resigned from that post Aug. 1, saying he plans to exit the company. Walmart…

Eureka Springs Hospital names Tiffany Means as CEO

Tiffany Means has been named CEO of Eureka Springs Hospital, hospital officials announced Monday (Aug. 4). She started in the role on Friday (Aug. 1). Means replaces Angie Shaw, who…

Nonprofit leaders learn about AI use in nationwide ‘Jam’

About 150 area nonprofit professionals recently participated in the inaugural Nonprofit Jam, a nationwide initiative on using artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI Academy led the event in collaboration with the Walton…

Cureate connects institutional buyers to area food entrepreneurs

Kim Bryden wanted to be like Jennifer Garner in “Alias.” She was working for the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration in Washington, D.C., because she was being screened to work for…

CFO Lance Stewart named CEO of PAMT Corp.

Tontitown-based carrier PAMT Corp. has promoted chief financial officer Lance Stewart to president, CEO and company director, according to a Monday (Aug. 4) news release. The appointment is effective Monday….

HFA acquires Baltimore architecture firm

Bentonville-based HFA Architecture + Engineering has acquired Baltimore-based boutique architecture firm Chesapeake Design Group (CDG), according to a Monday (Aug. 4) news release. Financial terms of the deal were not…

Real Deals: Fayetteville shopping center sells for $5.75 million

A 15,820-square-foot shopping center west of Interstate 49 in Fayetteville has a new owner after a transaction worth $5.75 million. The purchase price equals $363 per square foot. Wedington Fayetteville…

Crystal Bridges opens art galleries, including one at XNA

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville recently opened two art galleries, one on campus and a satellite gallery at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. The new…

Tyson Foods’ net income beats estimates, beef segment losses continue

Tyson Foods on Monday (Aug. 4) reported better-than-expected third quarter numbers and boosted full-year sales guidance, sending the stock price up more than 4% in early trading. The Springdale-based meat…

The Supply Side: Walmart not pulling back from the China market

Convenience is essential in successful retail around the globe. Walmart knows this and continues to make significant investments in its omnichannel transition across its international portfolio. Kath McLay, CEO of…

Demo Day held in Bentonville for Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator

A new accelerator program focused on Arkansas’ emerging lithium industry was held Thursday night (July 31) at The Record in Bentonville. Three companies pitched their solutions and products in the…

Arkansas Broadcasters name Coach Nolan Richardson as ‘Arkansan of the Year’

The Arkansas Broadcasters Association announced it will induct former Razorback Basketball Coach Nolan Richardson as the Arkansan of the Year at a luncheon ceremony during its annual convention set for…

Business and Industry Training receives grant for equipment

Springdale-based nonprofit Business and Industry Training (BIT) recently received a $43,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation to purchase automated electrical training systems and multimedia course materials. BIT Director Julie McAllaster…

Arkansas-Asia business group names new executive director, board members

The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses has appointed Jayesh Ramnani of Bentonville as the association’s executive director, according to a Thursday (July 31) news release. The organization also named two new board…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville