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UA names four finalists for next law school dean

The University of Arkansas has named four candidates who are in the running to become dean of the School of Law. The candidates, in alphabetical order, are Robert Ahdieh of…

Siloam Springs finishes 4th in running for $500,000 makeover, spot on Hulu TV show

Siloam Springs was second to last in a contest for a $500,000 downtown makeover and a spot in the third season of Hulu TV show, Small Business Revolution — Main…

U.S. Rep. Womack selected to co-lead bipartisan, bicameral budget panel

Last week, Congressional leaders announced a bipartisan, bicameral committee to work on updating the federal budget process. On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, chairman of the House Budget Committee,…

Actress Marilu Henner talks heart health at 14th annual Go Red For Women luncheon

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. But the good news is that 80% of cardiovascular diseases can be…

Arkansas Children’s Northwest opens in Springdale, $80 million raised for the project

The day many anticipated for a long time finally came as Arkansas Children’s Northwest officially opened Tuesday morning (Feb. 27) in Springdale. The pediatric hospital brings specialty care closer to…

Energy sector officials discuss challenges, opportunities entering 2018

In early February, Northwest Arkansas Business Journal editor Paul Gatling sat down in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio at Fayetteville radio station KUAF 91.3 FM with three energy executives to discuss…

Real Deals: Trinity Multifamily, LA partner close $7 million acquisition

A Los Angeles-based real estate investment and advisory firm and its Arkansas-based partner have added to their holdings in the state with three multifamily acquisitions totaling $7 million. AndMark Management…

NWA residential lot supply falls 25%, prices for available lots rise

The number of lots available for residential construction declined as home prices rose in the second half of 2017 in Northwest Arkansas, according to a residential real estate report. On…

Council discusses Northwest Arkansas options within changing digital economy

Northwest Arkansas must make “transformative” changes in order to keep up with a changing digital economy in the decades ahead, said Rick Webb, recently named president of the Northwest Arkansas…

Cameron Smith hires former Walmart execs to lead international division

Cameron Smith, founder of executive recruiting firm Cameron Smith & Associates (CSA) in Rogers, announced Monday (Feb. 26) a business expansion with the addition of an international division. Smith has…

Bentonville Butcher & Pint hires new executive chef, new GM

Two familiar names in Benton County’s culinary scene have been hired to give the operations of a Bentonville restaurant a shot in the arm. Rob Nelson, executive chef and owner…

Johnelle Hunt, Jerry Jones involved in Everett Automotive acquisitions in Northwest Arkansas

Two of Arkansas’ most famous business icons have entered the state’s retail automotive industry. A group of investors has completed a deal to purchase three Northwest Arkansas car dealerships from…

U.S. Rep. Womack reaching across aisle on budgeting, unsure of potential gun law changes

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, expects an attempt at bipartisanship to reform the Congressional budgeting process, but he’s less certain of consensus on altering gun laws in the wake of…

Springdale seeks feedback on design for 56th Street extension project between the city, Johnson

Springdale wants feedback on the design for the widening and extension of 56th Street, between the roundabout on Don Tyson Parkway in Springdale and Johnson Mill Boulevard in Johnson. Design…

NWACC’s construction technology program an example for labor shortage in IT sector

The Northwest Arkansas construction industry has been on the rebound since 2012, when 11,599 worked in the sector. The region had an estimated 13,933 construction jobs in 2017, about 200…

Missouri-Based engineering firm opens office in Rogers

A Springfield, Mo.-based engineering firm has — for the second time — opened an office in Arkansas. Anderson Engineering Inc. is under contract to purchase a 4,764-square-foot building at 5311…

Cross Church to open new Fayetteville campus this Sunday

Springdale-based Cross Church, the state’s largest church congregation, will hold the first services in its new Fayetteville campus this weekend. Services are scheduled for 8:15 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30…