by - May 11, 2017 9:41 am
SurfTec, a University of Arkansas-affiliated company, recently received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore using its lubricative coating technology as a replacement for journal…
by - May 11, 2017 8:35 am
Cargill Inc. of Springdale has donated $45,000 to the nonprofit Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP). The money will support education, restoration and conservation in the Illinois River Watershed of Northwest…
by - May 10, 2017 4:52 pm
Bentonville Public Schools’ Ignite program is finishing its second year this spring, offering real-world training to juniors and seniors in high school. This year, it offered studied in construction management,…
by - May 10, 2017 2:12 pm
The Bella Vista bypass is nearly 6.4 miles closer to completion, and the state awaits Missouri on its portion of the bypass before Arkansas moves forward on its final segments…
by - May 10, 2017 1:08 pm
Amazon and Wal-Mart are watching each other, responding to consumer input and strategically planning their next move, much like two skilled chess players where each is vying to take home…
by - May 9, 2017 5:52 pm
Wal-Mart Stores may soon settle a lengthy federal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission regarding allegations of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act violations. The allegations…
by - May 9, 2017 12:36 pm
The start of spring break, Wal-Mart Stores’ annual shareholders meeting, and vendor events the retailer hosts are examples of peak periods at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in Highfill….
by - May 8, 2017 5:13 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday (May 8) named Lucas Pointer of Bentonville to serve on the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees. Pointer will fill the zone 1 spot vacated…
by - May 8, 2017 2:43 pm
Northwest Arkansas motorists might not have to dodge orange barrels for quite as long because the mild winter has allowed state highway projects to progress at a faster pace. A…
by - May 8, 2017 2:21 pm
A 32,984-square-foot retail center in Fayetteville’s CMN Business Park has a new owner after a recent sale worth $3.69 million, a purchase price of $111.87 per square foot. Zheng Lin…
by - May 5, 2017 10:51 am
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story appeared in the May 1 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business Journal’s Forty…
by - May 4, 2017 9:35 am
Newly named Arkansas House Minority Leader, Rep. David Whitaker of Fayetteville, says he won’t wake up every morning looking to be an obstructionist. He’ll fight when necessary and work across…
by - May 3, 2017 6:04 pm
Equity analysts predict that Tyson Foods will pocket roughly $374 million, or $1.02 per share, for the second quarter, below the $432 million earned a year ago. The Springdale-based meat…
by - May 3, 2017 4:30 pm
In an effort to combat hunger in Haiti, Tyson Foods announced Wednesday (May 3) a $341,490 grant to the nonprofit group OneEgg to build an egg-producing farm in Haiti. The…
by - May 3, 2017 2:59 pm
Representatives from John Brown University in Siloam Springs and NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville on Wednesday (May 3) signed an agreement to ensure a smooth transfer of courses between…
by - May 3, 2017 1:09 pm
Texas-based retailer At Home Group Inc. has acquired land in Rogers to build its second location in Arkansas. The home décor superstore, formerly known as Garden Ridge, paid $4.7 million…
by - May 3, 2017 12:18 pm
As consumer behavior changes, Walmart U.S. will continue to implement ways to exceed shoppers’ expectations, said Charles Redfield, executive vice president of Walmart’s U.S. food division. Redfield spoke to an…
by - May 3, 2017 12:07 pm
Adair Creative is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year by moving to a new home. The downtown Bentonville creative agency, currently in leased space at 215 S. Main St., broke…
by - May 3, 2017 11:07 am
Aaron Peters, who was let go last fall from his longtime job as sports anchor for the “Razorback Nation” on NBC affiliate KNWA-TV in Fayetteville, is writing a new chapter…
by - May 2, 2017 4:25 pm
Endeavor Foundation in Springdale awarded grants totaling $4.9 million to two Fayetteville organizations, one that fights poverty and one that aids victims of domestic violence. The foundation gave $3.9 million…
