by - August 29, 2014 2:20 pm
NWABJ Closed Monday For Labor Day
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office in Springdale will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen on 8 a.m. Tuesday for regular business hours.
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by - August 29, 2014 2:11 pm
Race for Independence
UCP's Race for Independence will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. There will be a 5K run and a 1/2 K walk/roll for…
by - August 29, 2014 10:44 am
Pryor Announces Women’s Coalition
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor rolled out a new campaign coalition on Thursday aimed at boosting his standing with female voters. Pryor, who faces Republican challenger Cong. Tom Cotton, is…
by - August 29, 2014 9:16 am
Arkansas Home Sales Up 7% In July, Year-To-Date Sales Up 5.6%
Home sales prices are down for the year, but the number of houses sold across Arkansas' major markets is on the rise.
by - August 28, 2014 9:32 pm
Tyson Foods Completes Hillshire Deal, Makes Management Changes
Tyson Foods on Thursday (Aug. 28) completed the $8.5 billion acquisition of Hillshire Brands, the largest deal ever in the meat industry. As expected, Hillshire CEO Sean Connolly will not…
by - August 28, 2014 8:17 pm
Tusk to Tail 2014: 7 predictions from Highly Effective Tailgaters
The Tusk to Tail crew, who will leave early Friday morning bound for Auburn, were asked to predict the Razorbacks season record, including possible post-season play. They were also asked…
by - August 28, 2014 6:40 pm
Arkansas PSC Chair tapped for Federal Energy Regulator Commission post
Arkansas Public Service Commission Chairwoman Colette Honorable has been nominated to serve on the five member board of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The announcement came from a slew…
by - August 28, 2014 6:38 pm
Arkansas stakeholders debate impact of proposed ‘Clean Power Plan’
Six stakeholder groups went back-and-forth Thursday for several hours on the economic impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s pending regulations to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants in Arkansas….
by - August 28, 2014 6:13 pm
Tyson Foods completes Hillshire deal, makes management changes
Tyson Foods on Thursday (Aug. 28) completed the $8.5 billion acquisition of Hillshire Brands, the largest deal ever in the meat industry. As expected, Hillshire CEO Sean Connolly will not…
by - August 28, 2014 6:03 pm
Arkansas Stakeholders Debate Economic Impact Of Proposed EPA Rules
Six stakeholder groups went back-and-forth Thursday for several hours on the economic impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s pending regulations to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants in Arkansas.
by - August 28, 2014 5:03 pm
PSC Chair Colette Honorable Tapped For FERC
Arkansas Public Service Commission Chairwoman Colette Honorable has been nominated to serve on the five member board of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The announcement came from a slew…
by - August 28, 2014 4:51 pm
Walmart ‘Pickup Grocery’ site preps for store concept opening
Grocery giant Wal-Mart Stores will soon unveil its “Pickup Grocery” format with the first concept store near its home base in Bentonville. The retailer has named the test format Walmart…
by - August 28, 2014 4:29 pm
Arkansas home sales up 7% in July, year-to-date sales up 5.6%
The average Arkansas home sales price may be down more than 2% for sales during the first seven months of 2014, but the number of homes sold is up almost…
by - August 28, 2014 4:20 pm
Five startups prep for ARK Challenge Demo Day
There are five entrepreneurial teams putting the final touches on their startup ventures as they wrap up the first five weeks of the “Summer 2014 ARK Challenge.” The teams are…
by - August 28, 2014 4:15 pm
Congressmen Request USDA Help For Grain Crisis Farmers
Arkansas’ four Congressmen signed a joint letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting that USDA extend the Commodity Credit Corporation loan repayment date for farmers affected…
by - August 28, 2014 3:54 pm
New Northwest Health System CEO Announced
The medical care system announced Thursday its appointment of veteran hospital executive Sharif Omar to the position of CEO.
by - August 28, 2014 3:44 pm
Northwest Health System gets new CEO
Sharif Omar has been appointed as CEO of Northwest Health System, replacing Dan McKay who recently took over as CEO of Sparks Medical in Fort Smith. Omar has more than…
by - August 28, 2014 3:44 pm
Its Official: Tyson Foods, Hillshire Complete Merger
Tyson Foods announced its successful acquisition Thursday afternoon, along with details on a new leadership team that will not include Hillshire CEO Sean Connolly, who has chosen to pursue other interests.
by - August 28, 2014 11:09 am
Cook: Ross And Pryor Leading In Latest Poll
“Republican Asa Hutchinson has lost his lead and is now running slightly behind Democrat Mike Ross in Arkansas’ gubernatorial contest.” That is the first line in the press release from…
by - August 28, 2014 9:24 am
NWACC Moves Forward With Sanctioning Of Division III Sports
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is moving ahead with plans to offer sanctioned baseball and softball under Division III, perhaps fielding its first team as soon as the fall of 2016….