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Cedar Crest Brings $2.6M In Sale-Leaseback Deal

The Fayetteville learning center was purchased by STORE Capital Corp. of Scottsdale, Ariz.

From Law School To Weightlifting, Michigan Drug Buyer Stays Busy

Former Forty Under 40 honoree Joe Muha is now a prescription drug buyer for Midwest retail chain Meijer in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hilton Hire

Former longtime Chancellor Hotel general manager Alex Jerde was recently hired as general manager for the new Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center that is currently being built on Wedington Road in Fayetteville.

Startup to Watch

A Springdale company developing a line of at-home and in-clinic diagnostics equipment has the backing of some heavy-hitters on the local entrepreneurial scene.

Bank Buzz

Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Okla., hopes to open its second full-service Arkansas branch in June.

Scott Sells Pinnacle Residence

Former Walmart CEO Lee Scott and his wife Linda have sold their home in Rogers for $1.9 million.

Eco-Erroneous

When Whispers heard that Steve Rehbock, owner of Saddlebock Brewery in Springdale, had been named an Eco-Hero by the Arkansas Green Guide, our first-blush reaction was this: Really?

The Supply Side briefs: B&G Foods promotes Sands, General Mills gives lower guidance

• B&G Foods promotes Michael Sands B&G Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Michael Sands to the newly created position of executive vice president of snacks.  Sands joined B&G Foods in…

Hutchinson says private option ‘law of the land,’ seeks reforms

With the funding secured for the next fiscal year, GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson says he will support the private option because it is the “law of the land,” but…

AEDC director supports Arkansas minimum wage hike

Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says he’s supportive of efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, calling it a “jobs creator.” Tennille, who was…

There is little the U.S. can do about Crimea

In those quarters where Obama-bashing is a sport, the situation in Ukraine has given conservative commentators on Fox News and elsewhere more ammunition to bash President Obama. The tone has…

Wal-Mart opens first Walmart to Go convenience store

After more than a year of planning, the Walmart to Go convenience-store format quietly opened in Bentonville on Saturday (March 15), with the grand opening set for March 19. Store…

Pig kissing to put $575,000 into diabetes research, support

Kissing pigs is generally encouraged here in Northwest Arkansas Razorback country, but on Saturday night (March 15), it was for a good cause. More than 1,700 people attended the 12th…

Johnelle Hunt honored for ongoing contributions to region, and beyond

Around 1,000 people applauded the philanthropic contributions of Johnelle Hunt as she humbly accepted the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce Good Neighbor Award on Friday Night (March 14) at the Hammons…

Ecclesia College, NWACC adopt transfer agreement

Officials at Ecclesia College in Springdale and NorthWest Arkansas Community College have signed an agreement that provides a seamless, personalized transfer system for NWACC students to complete their bachelor’s degree…

Wal-Mart and its foundation offer grants to grow manufacturing initiatives

Nonprofit organizations looking to help manufacturers bring back business to the U.S. or looking to help grow businesses in the U.S. can apply for grants from Wal-Mart Store, the Walmart…

NWA GiveCamp volunteers needed

Organizers are seeking volunteers and donations to assist with GiveCamp Northwest Arkansas, a 54-hour, weekend event to assist nonprofit organizations needing the help of technology professionals. Phyl Amerine, who is…

State, Northwest Arkansas Real Estate Market Hot in January

Based on the number of new and existing homes sold and the value of those sales in January compared to the same month in 2013, Benton County is at the top and Washington County is third in the state, which had an overall increase in sales and value in the January-to-January comparison.

Dennis Smiley Resigns as President, CEO of Arvest Benton County

Scott Grigsby, a regional executive for Arvest Bank, is serving as the interim president until a new local president is in place.

The Friday Wire: Another marijuana push and selling good stuff

A second shot at attempting to legalizing medical marijuana in Arkansas, notes on the new PR chief at the University of Arkansas, and the estimated growth of small business in…

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic