by - August 10, 2018 9:26 am
Columbus, Ohio-based American Electric Power (AEP) announced July 27 it was canceling the $4.5 billion Wind Catcher project after the Public Utility Commission of Texas denied it, and the city…
by - August 9, 2018 5:25 pm
Transit officials and planners from Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Tulsa spoke about ongoing transportation-related projects in their regions, offering insights on how Northwest Arkansas can implement transit plans here….
by - August 9, 2018 4:30 pm
MJ Pizzeria, the Springdale restaurant operated by award-winning chef Miles James, is expanding. James has signed a lease agreement to occupy about 3,500 square feet in Phase I of Centerton…
by - August 9, 2018 9:57 am
The nonprofit organization Downtown Springdale Alliance (DSA) is preparing for a change in leadership. Kelly Syer, who was named executive director in May 2017, is leaving the organization. According to…
by - August 8, 2018 4:35 pm
A mission of the Northwest Arkansas Technology Council is to educate and explore the dynamics of integrating technology for what is hoped will become one of the first smart regions…
by - August 7, 2018 6:50 pm
Dennis Leatherby of Fayetteville, retired chief financial officer for Tyson Foods, died suddenly Monday (Aug. 6) just four months after he hung up his suit coat and relinquished his financial…
by - August 7, 2018 3:30 pm
Walmart announced Tuesday (Aug. 7) it has opened two new charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) at Supercenter locations in Arkansas. Partnering with Electrify America, Walmart stores in Hope and…
by - August 7, 2018 3:16 pm
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) plans to unofficially open a new four-story parking garage this week, said CEO and Executive Director Scott Van Laningham. The Highfill airport will host an…
by - August 7, 2018 2:03 pm
Two Arkansas families with strong legacies in the construction and real estate industries have announced plans to build a walkable, urban neighborhood in the rapidly changing Pinnacle Hills area west…
by - August 6, 2018 4:43 pm
Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville recently opened the first neurosurgical intensive care unit in Northwest Arkansas. The 20-bed unit serves patients who are recovering from surgery as a result…
by - August 6, 2018 2:14 pm
Mercy Health has named Doug Penner chief operating officer for Mercy Clinics in Northwest Arkansas. He will report to Dr. Steve Goss, president for the clinics who oversees hiring of…
by - August 6, 2018 12:37 pm
Tyson Foods continued its solid earnings performance through the third quarter, reporting $541 million in net income for the quarter ending June 30, a 21% gain over the $447 million…
by - August 6, 2018 11:42 am
Ozark Guidance Center (OGC) will add up to 100 employees as part of an expansion of services in north central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas. The Springdale-based mental healthcare provider will…
by - August 4, 2018 10:38 am
Three years ago, Little Rock-based healthcare organization Arkansas Children’s announced plans to build a new pediatric hospital in Springdale with the help of local donations and community support totaling $80…
by - August 3, 2018 11:30 am
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story appeared in the July 23 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business Journal’s…
by - August 2, 2018 4:14 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Thursday (Aug. 2) the second-best fundraising year in the school’s history, with $292.7 million during fiscal 2018. The amount raised includes gifts of cash, gifts-in-kind,…
by - August 2, 2018 1:07 pm
Parvez Musani, Walmart’s vice president of supply chain technology, announced in March a new technology to improve the freshness of produce it sells. The technology was dubbed Eden and Walmart…
by - August 1, 2018 8:09 pm
Blockchain is a big buzzword in the business world and it’s no longer just associated with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Some of the state’s largest employers from Fort Smith-based ArcBest to…
by - August 1, 2018 3:04 pm
The assets of Fayetteville apparel company Lauren James are scheduled to be put up for public auction at a foreclosure sale Aug. 7. First Security Bank says not so fast….
by - August 1, 2018 3:00 pm
New coursework, granting scholarships, building a new arts and design district are part of efforts to implement the vision of a $120 million grant from the Walton Family Charitable Foundation….
