by - October 8, 2017 8:35 pm
New schools influencing business in downtown Rogers
Each weekday at 2:30 p.m., Lisa Hastings looks out the window of her cupcake shop on Second Street in Rogers, and watches the change in downtown. That’s when more than…
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by - October 6, 2017 6:10 pm
Lineus Medical’s SafeBreak product chosen for $50,000 grant to research its use in pediatric patients
Lineus Medical’s SafeBreak Vascular product has been chosen by the nonprofit foundation New England Pediatrics Device Consortium for a $50,000 grant to fund the development of solutions to the issue…
by - October 6, 2017 11:08 am
Serve2perform hub provides training for displaced talent
A new service from Grandslam Performance Associates (GPA) in Fayetteville looks to harness talent from a growing population of displaced workers, retired executives, military veterans, interns, recent graduates and freelancers…
by - October 5, 2017 11:55 am
Walton Family Foundation announces funding for tree canopy project in Benton County
The Walton Family Foundation announced Thursday (Oct. 5) it will provide grants totaling $787,000 to six cities in Benton County to help increase and diversify the area’s tree canopy. The…
by - October 5, 2017 11:17 am
Fayetteville’s 7hills Homeless Center hires Jessica Andrews as new CEO
7hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville has hired Jessica Andrews as its new CEO. Andrews was formerly the first executive director of Community Venture Foundation, also in Fayetteville. As the leader…
by - October 4, 2017 9:44 am
Fayetteville chocolate maker Hello Cocoa changes name to Markham & Fitz
The Fayetteville-based chocolate company formerly known as Hello Cocoa has changed its name to Markham & Fitz. The change was prompted by a trademark issue and was unveiled ahead of…
by - October 4, 2017 9:10 am
Mobile fitness provider GymGuyz establishes first franchise in Arkansas
Michael Moore and Bobby Carlson, franchisees of the first GymGuyz in Arkansas, want to bring the gym to the customer, instead of the customer having to go to the gym….
by - October 3, 2017 4:06 pm
RopeSwing ‘social club’ project in downtown Bentonville hits snag
One of downtown Bentonville’s oldest structures has suffered significant damage during the course of a restoration project, and will soon be razed. RopeSwing Hospitality Group, the Walton-backed firm behind Bentonville…
by - October 3, 2017 4:03 pm
Northwest Arkansas needs cheaper airfare, more research funds, lower childcare costs
Northwest Arkansas has long been a shining star in the Natural State, garnering national attention for its fast growing population, job growth and entrepreneurial energy. But it’s not enough to…
by - October 3, 2017 12:51 pm
Diverse discussion topics planned for TEDxDicksonStreet on Friday (Oct. 6)
TEDxDicksonStreet is planned for Friday (Oct. 6) at the UARK Bowl, 644 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. The all-day event is a locally organized event, independent from global expert speaker…
by - October 3, 2017 11:59 am
NWACC’s Brightwater now offers special coffee certification
NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Brightwater: A Center for the Study of food, has partnered with Bentonville-based Airship Coffee to offer a specialty coffee certification to the beverage module of its…
by - October 3, 2017 9:45 am
Ozarks Electric to install LED bulbs in streetlights of Fayetteville subdivision
Fayetteville will collaborate with Ozarks Electric Cooperative on a pilot program to install LED bulbs in streetlights, as part of the city’s efforts to decrease energy consumption, according to a…
by - October 2, 2017 5:14 pm
Springdale jumps two spots to sixth fastest-growing U.S. small city
Springdale is the sixth fastest-growing small city in the United States, according to WalletHub.com. The Northwest Arkansas city jumped two spots in WalletHub’s 2017 study on the Fastest-Growing Cities in…
by - October 2, 2017 9:31 am
New Simmons plant expected to benefit its other processing operations
Simmons Foods’ investment of $300 million into a modern chicken slaughter and primary processing facility has some wondering if jobs will shift from other operations in Van Buren and outside…
by - October 1, 2017 11:56 am
Fast-growing RMP moving to new building in Johnson
Lee Moore doesn’t have an explanation for it. “The long and short of it is that RMP wasn’t supposed to grow like this, to be honest,” he said. “At least…
by - September 29, 2017 12:29 pm
TheatreSquared announces $1.8 million Walton Foundation grant, hires marketing leader
TheatreSquared has hired outgoing director of programs for the American Theatre Wing in New York City to be its director of marketing and communications, the theatre company announced Friday (Sept….
by - September 28, 2017 4:48 pm
Tyson Foods reducing corporate headcount by 450, raises earnings guidance
As fiscal 2017 winds to a close for Springdale-based Tyson Foods, the meat giant is again cutting corporate jobs as part of a stated goal to have a leaner operation…
by - September 28, 2017 8:53 am
Legacy National Bank names Patrick Swope new CEO
The board of directors of Springdale-chartered Legacy National Bank announced Thursday (Sept. 28) the promotion of president Patrick Swope to CEO, effective Nov. 1. Swope assumes the title previously held…
by - September 27, 2017 3:53 pm
Simmons Foods to build $300 million complex in Benton County, add 1,500 jobs (Updated)
Siloam Springs-based Simmons Foods will build in western Benton County between Decatur and Gentry a $300 million poultry processing complex that is expected to add 1,500 jobs. Company officials said…
by - September 27, 2017 3:04 pm
FAA certifies GameBird aerobatic airplane to be built in Bentonville
A 10-minute discussion in the car five years ago led to the naming of an aerobatic airplane that recently received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. Aerobatic airplane designer Philipp…