Northwest Arkansas

Nominate for our Best in Class Awards

$6 million ‘house-look’ student apartments to be built near Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Construction is set to begin on “The Greens,” an estimated $6 million apartment complex adjacent to the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine that will serve as student housing for some…

The Supply Side brief: IRI joins with Clavis Insight for a new service to retail suppliers

IRI, a global data provider for retail, health care and consumer sectors has joined forces with Clavis Insight, a digital shelf analysis company to better serve consumer packaged goods (CPG)…

Fayetteville civic, business officials seek to become ‘Startup City of the South’

Fayetteville wants to be known as the “Startup City of the South,” and a multipronged plan is in motion for it to build on its strengths and validate the reputation,…

Morton to retire as senior vice president at ArcBest Corp.

J. Lavon Morton, senior vice president, risk and chief audit executive for Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp., will retire Dec. 31, 2016, following a 20-year career with the transportation and logistics…

UCA receives $300,000 from Southwestern Energy to support undergraduate, grad student research

The University of Central Arkansas received a gift of $300,000 from Southwestern Energy Co. to support undergraduate and graduate student research. The announcement was made Monday (Dec. 5) at the…

Tyson Foods launches $150 million venture fund, to be based in Chicago

Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. has selected Chicago as the home of its newly created $150 million capital venture fund focused on investments in food innovation and technologies. The fund’s first…

Governor creates Office of Transformation

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has created an Office of Transformation to make state government more efficient and to streamline its operations, his office announced Monday. The office will formulate a statewide…

Two elected to NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees

Two new members of the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees were chosen in a recent election and will be sworn in 4 p.m. on Jan. 9 in Burns…

Gov. Hutchinson at No Labels: States picked up tab after earmarks banned

The loss of congressional earmarks has required states to lift a heavier load when it comes to infrastructure projects, which Arkansas has done, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday. Hutchinson was…

Report: Thanksgiving unusual day for electricity usage

In the lower 48 states, the pattern of electricity use for Thanksgiving “reflects the holiday’s popular activities,” according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. On a typical weekday, electricity use…

Wal-Mart settles same-sex class-action for $7.5 million

Wal-Mart Stores settled a class-action lawsuit involving alleged discrimination against gay and lesbian employees. The retail giant confirmed the settlement Friday (Dec. 2). The $7.5 million settlement was awarded to…

Money Talk: Rising student loan debt raises big questions for U.S. economy

Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– RISING STUDENT LOAN DEBT RAISES BIG QUESTIONS FOR U.S. ECONOMY The…

REAL DEALS: Simmons Bank backs Sullivan Square plans in Bentonville

Development plans include construction of a 474-unit multifamily property.

NRF projects consumer spending to rise during November, December

An increasingly strong economy and the popularity of some hot product trends are boosting holiday spending.

Kim Eskew rises from stock boy to CEO at Harps

The plan for Eskew to succeed retiring CEO Roger Collins has been in place for almost 10 years.

Local startup Good Eats Food Co. ready for business

Two longtime food industry veterans are putting their own spin on frozen vegetables.

Intellectual property issues emerging in estate planning (OPINION)

With the Frank Broyles publicity rights law enacted, its important for your estate planner to be in discussion with your intellectual property lawyer.

E-commerce in Arkansas (OPINION)

The fate of Arkansas economy is tied to the success or failure of two major retailers, and outside e-commerce disruption is one of its biggest threats.