by - January 2, 2020 5:29 pm
Northwest Health unveils new simulation lab in Springdale
A new simulation lab recently opened at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. An open house is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 16 to give the public…
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by - January 2, 2020 2:07 pm
Rogers attorneys elected partner at Friday firm
Little Rock-based law firm Friday, Eldredge & Clark announced Thursday (Jan. 2) attorneys Robert W. George and Matthew D. Mitchell have been elected partners in the firm. Both attorneys practice…
by - January 2, 2020 12:44 pm
Real Deals: LA investor spends $8.3 million on Springdale building
A 27,465-square-foot commercial building recently built along Interstate 49 in Springdale has a new owner after a sale worth $8.3 million. Los Angeles-based commercial real estate firm NAS Investment Solutions…
by - January 2, 2020 9:42 am
J.B. Hunt purchases furniture carrier RDI Last Mile
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has acquired the assets of South Easton, Mass.-based carrier RDI Last Mile Co. as J.B. Hunt continues to expand its final mile business….
by - January 1, 2020 6:50 pm
Holtz inks endorsement deal with Shine Solar
Lou Holtz is returning to Arkansas. No, not to coach, but to endorse solar energy. Specifically, he will endorse residential solar products and services sold by Bentonville-based Shine Solar. The…
by - January 1, 2020 12:27 pm
Walmart share price outpaces market average, analysts bullish going into 2020
Walmart was a Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) leader this year with shares rising more than 27% in 2019 despite market volatility around trade concerns. Walmart shares (NYSE: WMT) opened…
by - January 1, 2020 10:18 am
New CEO says Northwest Arkansas key part of Edafio’s growth plan
The incoming CEO of Edafio Technology Partners said what makes the company unique is its core values. “When people say ‘core values,’ some people roll their eyes,” Kenny Kinley admits….
by - December 30, 2019 3:57 pm
Arkansas officials approve $23.9 million increase in SWEPCO rates
The Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) has approved new base rates for Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) in which an Arkansas residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month will see…
by - December 30, 2019 2:56 pm
$12 million ‘Reserve’ project underway in Tontitown
Dirt and infrastructure work have begun on a $12 million development that will include a 132-unit apartment complex, 15 duplexes and 28,500 square feet of commercial real estate space on…
by - December 30, 2019 9:28 am
Longtime bankruptcy attorney Jill Jacoway sets retirement date
After 40 years as a bankruptcy trustee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Arkansas, Fayetteville attorney Jill Jacoway is retiring. Jacoway said her departure is effective Tuesday (Dec….
by - December 29, 2019 1:08 pm
Special needs clinic opens in Springdale
Kids Unlimited Learning Academy recently opened a 16,000-square-foot clinic in Springdale, and it is the company’s ninth clinic in Arkansas. The clinic at 1268 Electric Ave. provides day treatment and…
by - December 29, 2019 12:49 pm
Drake Field in Fayetteville to accept $1.1 million DOT grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a supplemental appropriation of $485 million for 108 airports in 48 states, and Drake Field in Fayetteville will receive nearly $1.13 million of…
by - December 27, 2019 2:39 pm
Walmart eCommerce exec named CEO of Michaels
Ashley Buchanan, the chief merchandising officer of Walmart eCommerce U.S., was named Friday (Dec. 27) as president and CEO-designate of The Michaels Companies, the specialty provider of arts, crafts, framing,…
by - December 22, 2019 10:17 am
3rd District Congressional candidate Celeste Williams on impeachment, drug prices, campaign 2020
Third District Congressional Democratic candidate Celeste Williams says impeachment is hardly on voters’ minds – at least when she speaks to them – but that doesn’t mean she isn’t concerned…
by - December 20, 2019 2:40 pm
Tyson Foods top six execs earn a combined $38.524 million in 2019
Tyson Foods’ c-suite ran a profitable business in fiscal 2019 and were rewarded with pay raises ranging from 1.5% to 34% in base salaries, according to the company’s annual proxy…
by - December 20, 2019 11:04 am
Real Deals: Bayyari leads Rainbow Road project with $7.3M permit
Bayyari Construction Inc. of Fayetteville recently paid the city of Rogers for three building permits with a combined value of $7.3 million. The permits are being used to build Legends…
by - December 19, 2019 3:00 pm
Gravel cycling event in NWA, still 10 months away, fills capacity in 5 minutes
There is a relatively new discipline of cycling called gravel riding that is growing in popularity. It’s generally defined as a challenging fusion of road cycling and mountain biking. “It’s…
by - December 19, 2019 8:29 am
Then & Now: Todd Rudisill transitions from corporate to nonprofit
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Dec. 9 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - December 18, 2019 1:41 pm
Connections: United Bank announces new board chairman
Springdale-based United Bank has appointed Darrin Pitts as chairman of its board of directors. Pitts has served on the board for the past seven years. Donnie Pitts, his brother, has…
by - December 18, 2019 11:14 am
Inventory of Class A office space expected to swell in 2020
The Class A office sector in Northwest Arkansas is set to get a much-needed jolt in 2020. According to a new report by CBRE, the construction of five Class A…