by - November 1, 2021 9:40 am
Farm School prepares next generation of farmers
Sweat lines the brow of Frank Ostapowicz as he kneels in front of the garden, working his hands through the soil as he cleans the bed. It’s tiring work, but…
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by - November 1, 2021 8:29 am
UA Global Campus to open Bentonville campus in November
The University of Arkansas Global Campus is relocating its Rogers campus to Bentonville after refocusing its programming at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tara Dryer, senior managing director for…
by - October 31, 2021 9:57 am
The Supply Side: Former Walmart, Sam’s Club exec talks Michaels turnaround
Arts and crafts specialty retailer Michaels Stores Inc. had lost its way by the time Ashley Buchanan took the reins as CEO in January 2020. His job to turn around…
by - October 30, 2021 8:05 am
Home sales in NWA flat through 2021 3Q
Year-to-date home sales through the first nine months of 2021 in Northwest Arkansas’ two largest counties are essentially flat compared to the same period last year. There were 9,001 homes…
by - October 30, 2021 8:00 am
AEP Foundation gives $100,000 to support Rogers high school students
Shreveport, La.-based utility Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) announced Friday (Oct. 29) that American Electric Power Foundation will give $100,000 to the Rogers Development Foundation to promote academic success among…
by - October 29, 2021 8:49 am
C.R. Crawford promotes John Teeter to president
One of Arkansas’ largest commercial construction companies has a new president. C.R. Crawford Construction of Fayetteville announced Thursday (Oct. 28) that John Teeter is the firm’s new president. He will…
by - October 28, 2021 4:24 pm
Walton investment platform leads funding round for Ohio software company
Canton, Ohio-based Patriot Software Co., an accounting software and payroll provider, announced Thursday (Oct. 28) raising an undisclosed amount in Series-A funding, led by Bentonville-based RZC Investments, the investment platform…
by - October 28, 2021 3:56 pm
Developers announce $12M affordable housing project in Springdale
A $12 million multifamily project in early development in east Springdale could present a new, scalable model aimed at meeting the demand for affordable housing. Spring Creek Village, which is…
by - October 28, 2021 9:41 am
Stacey Mason’s The Improv Lab takes a non-traditional approach to professional development
Bentonville-based The Improv Lab has offered non-traditional professional development since 2018. Leadership consultant Stacey Mason is the founder and owner of the business at 123 S. Main St. that uses…
by - October 28, 2021 9:32 am
J.B. Hunt integrates technology platform with SAP systems
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Wednesday (Oct. 27) the integration of its technology platform, J.B. Hunt 360, with the SAP ERP application. “By adding the freight-matching power…
by - October 28, 2021 9:27 am
Sen. Lance Eads to resign Senate seat for new employment opportunity
Sen. Lance Eads, R-Springdale, is resigning his State Senate seat for a new employment opportunity with Capitol Consulting Firm, a Little-Rock based group. In a release provided to Talk Business…
by - October 27, 2021 4:59 pm
Northwest Arkansas continues pandemic recovery, affordability issue highlighted in annual report
Economic conditions in Northwest Arkansas are improving and some indicators, including the unemployment rate, have returned to pre-pandemic levels as the region works to establish a center to address housing…
by - October 26, 2021 3:04 pm
Heartland Forward releases new report on entrepreneurship across the country
A new report released Tuesday (Oct. 26) by Bentonville think tank Heartland Forward analyzes the entrepreneurial ecosystems of each state. It is not surprising that the coastal states win while…
by - October 26, 2021 2:14 pm
Fayetteville nonprofit CCOA hires new executive director
Fayetteville nonprofit Credit Counseling of Arkansas recently hired Keith Hicks as its new executive director. His first day was Oct. 14. Hicks is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, served…
by - October 26, 2021 11:45 am
Fayetteville investment adviser’s book reaches No. 1 on bestsellers list
Stephen Spicer, founder and CEO of Fayetteville-based investment adviser firm Spicer Capital, recently released an investing advice book that topped the bestsellers list of the Wall Street Journal. For the…
by - October 26, 2021 9:04 am
Connections: UA Walton College names Toms director of marketing and communications
Jerra Nalley Toms is the new director of marketing and communications for the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. “I am thrilled to join the…
by - October 25, 2021 4:47 pm
Amazon and Walmart seen as fraternal twins in retail
Walmart and Amazon are constant competitors, much like siblings in a race for dominance in the world of global e-commerce. Researchers at Jungle Scout report Walmart and Amazon can each…
by - October 25, 2021 2:11 pm
Generations Bank names new market presidents in Fayetteville, Rogers
Rogers-chartered Generations Bank announced Monday (Oct. 25) new market presidents in Fayetteville and Rogers. The bank hired Rick Moody to oversee operations for the Fayetteville market. Max Harrell has been…
by - October 25, 2021 11:36 am
Sales tax revenue up almost 20% in four Northwest Arkansas cities
Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale cumulatively reported $8.095 million in sales tax revenue in the October report, up 19.5% compared with $6.771 million a year ago and $6.92 million in…
by - October 22, 2021 4:51 pm
Walmart corporate employees to return to offices Nov. 8
Walmart said Friday (Oct. 22) that corporate employees are expected to be vaccinated and return to their offices by Nov. 8. Walmart did say it would make special accommodations regarding…