Regions

NWA Tourism Tax Collections Up 15.5 Percent From 2009 to 2013

Collectively, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties took in $3.47 million.

Berryville Hires Former Camden Mayor To Lead Economic Development Efforts

Chris Claybaker served as mayor of the southern Arkansas city of Camden from 1995 until this year, having lost a runoff election last November.

Rockfish Takes On Childrens Safety Center Branding Project Pro Bono

The Rogers-based digital solutions company will spend up to $50,000 in company resources to revamp the website and incorporate the nonprofits signature handprints into its branding.

Samaritan Community Center Buys Former USA Drug in Springdale

The Rogers-based nonprofit paid $600,000 for the location on Sunset Avenue, and plans to relocate its Springdale resale store.

Washington County Liquor Stores Moving to Three New Locations

Hi-Way Liquors in Springdale, Verre Liquor in Fayetteville and Lickety Split Fine Wine and Spirits of Elkins all are relocating soon, pending construction.

Four Inducted Into State Business Hall of Fame

Retired Tyson Foods Inc. President Donald Buddy Wray was among the inductees at the 17th annual Arkansas Business Hall of Fame event Feb. 13 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.

Plans Unveiled for New Office/Retail Development Near Walmart HQ

The six-story development is valued at more than $20 million and is scheduled to be complete by the summer of 2016.

Herman Tuck, Founder of Hermans Ribhouse, Dies at 85

The Fayetteville native owned Hermans Ribhouse at 2901 N. College Ave. from its founding on New Years Day 1964 until he sold the business in 2000.

TiFiber, CycleWood Prepare for International Plastics Showcase

Both affiliated with the Arkansas Research & Technology Park in Fayetteville, the two startups are two of 12 companies chosen for the exhibition.

Oklahoma Investor Buys Strip Center Near Baum Stadium

Raymond Merrill of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, paid $1.9 million for the strip center at 1545 W. 15 St., whose tenants include Foghorns and La Hacienda.

Expert Says NWA Craft Beer Market Has Room to Grow

Bart Watson, chief economist with the Colorado-based Brewers Association, said Northwest Arkansas is playing catch-up on a national trend.

Wonderland Cave Owners Plan to Reopen as Adventure Park

The historic site has been deserted since 1995, but was once a huge tourist draw for Bella Vista.

RAM hosts Valentine’s Gala celebrating classic romantic film

Paying homage to one of cinema's most romantic films of all times, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum hosted its third annual RAM Gala, "Rendezvous in Casablanca," on Saturday (Feb….

Arkansas Lawmakers to focus on prisons, workforce

The weather early next week is expected to be cold, but lawmakers may be warming up to discussing workforce training, economic issues and criminal justice reform when the legislature reconvenes…

Hutchinson’s honeymoon

It seems as if Asa Hutchinson is enjoying a honeymoon period at the helm of the Arkansas' state government. Given that a public official’s approval rating is usually rock solid…

Mardi Gras event supports Fort Smith Museum of History

The Fort Smith Museum of History continued its tradition of hosting "The Best Party in Town" on Friday (Feb. 13) night with its annual Mardi Gras bash. Four hundred guests…

Tolbert: Cursive Writing And Counting Change

State Rep. Kim Hendren from Gravette has a reputation around the state capitol as someone who is willing to say what he thinks – whatever he thinks – for better…

Charles Morgan On Life, Data, Entrepreneurship And Jeff Ubben

Charles Morgan, the longtime leader of database giant Acxiom, served as its iconic CEO for decades. His new memoir, “Matters of Life and Data,” is an adventure for business readers.

Minus The Weather, Lawmakers Will Turn To Workforce, Prisons This Week