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Bentonville Hotel Will Have Sustainability Focus

The planned 107-room Element Hotel represents a new hospitality concept from Westin.

Hyatt Place Completes $1.9 Million Renovation

General manager Annette Nichols said each of the hotels 103 rooms has new furniture, carpet, bathroom tiling and vanities.

Daisy Sold To New York Group

No immediate changes are planned for the Rogers-based air gun plant.

NSF Funds Tech Startup Work on Ultra-Durable Machinery Coating

SurfTec LLC, a University of Arkansas-affiliated company, has been awarded $225,000 from the National Science Foundation.

Vacant Fayetteville Hotel Donated to Razorback Foundation

The former Clarion has 197 rooms and was once the citys most successful hotel.

Scan & Go Slashes Checkout Line Time

The smartphone app is currently being tested in Sams Club wholesale stores.

Traditional and Digital Media: The Lines Are Blurring

Talking about one without the other does not provide a complete picture of what is taking place in the ever-changing media universe.

Springdale Industrial Property Sold For $3.6M

South Coast Baking Co. has purchased the 104,250-SF manufacturing and warehouse facility that has housed its operations since 2014.

Cities Rise to the Challenge of Downtown Parking

If theres a problem, options are to increase visibility of available parking, build new lots and garages or institute paid meter system.

Industry Veteran Now On Fourth Logistics Startup

Eric Wolfe is president of Watco Supply Chain Services in Springdale.

Marketer Drops Lawsuit against VIC Portfolio Company

The move followed a motion to have the plaintiffs attorney, former chief legal counsel for VIC Technology Venture Development, removed from the case.

Longtime KNWA News Director Takes Job at Tyson Foods

After 16 years in television, Brook Thomas has accepted a position as associate product manager in Tysons fresh division.

In-Demand Restaurant Temporary Closed in Downtown Rogers

Heirloom chef and co-owner Jason Paul said the eatery has stopped taking dinner reservations and is fully booked into October.

Generations Bank Plans New Branch on Van Asche

The 4,600-SF, single-story branch will replace the banks current Fayetteville office in leased space at the corner of Zion Road and Vantage Drive.

Crystal Bridges Museum is on Snapchat

Marketers say the platform is becoming an increasingly important element of brands social media strategies.

Sen. Cotton, Gov. Hutchinson, AG Rutledge in GOP Convention primetime; Huckabee not listed

The Republican National Convention has released its schedule of prime-time convention speakers, with three Arkansans included. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is one of 26 speakers scheduled to speak Monday…

Talk Business & Politics hires George Jared to lead coverage in Northeast Arkansas

Veteran reporter and author George Jared has joined Talk Business & Politics and will cover the growing Northeast Arkansas area for the statewide media company. Jared, who received 29 awards…

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks glows during Firefly Fling Festival for families

Children, some dressed as angels and some as garden fairies, frolicked on the lawn of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (BGO) during the summer festival, the Firefly Fling, on…

Seeking candidates who will end generational theft

Editor’s note: Sam T. Sicard is president and CEO of First National Bank of Fort Smith. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of…

Lt. Gov. Griffin, former Gov. Tucker discuss convention, VP expectations

Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and former Gov. Jim Guy Tucker contend that both upcoming major political party conventions will tap the unrest in the general electorate but in significantly different…

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal