by - August 1, 2014 4:43 pm
Top Scientist From GAO Pays Visit to NanoMech
Dr. Timothy Persons, chief scientist for the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was in Northwest Arkansas on Friday to look in on the Springdale company.
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by - August 1, 2014 3:05 pm
Local educators discuss collaboration with business community
There is a strong link between economic opportunity and education, and even though Northwest Arkansas has several top-rated schools in the state and some of the nation’s largest corporations there…
by - August 1, 2014 11:41 am
Sams Club to Open Springdale Store in 2016
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Friday its plans to build a 136,000-SF Sams Club location near Arvest Ballpark.
by - August 1, 2014 11:00 am
Foster Ousted From Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center
Abby Foster, hired as CEO in summer 2012, was terminated Thursday by the Mount Sequoyah Board of Trustees.
by - August 1, 2014 10:35 am
Hutchinson, Ross pitch their cause at Fort Smith chamber forum
The race for Arkansas governor made a stop in Fort Smith Friday (Aug. 1) with Republican Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Mike Ross each addressing a crowd of 325 at the…
by - August 1, 2014 9:52 am
Sam’s Club will return with Springdale store in 2016
The positive news keeps coming for Springdale, the city in the middle of the growing Northwest Arkansas region. Wal-Mart announced Friday (Aug. 1) plans to build a new Sam’s Club…
by - July 31, 2014 8:06 pm
Five Rivers to build new bulk warehouse at port of Van Buren
The port of Van Buren is expanding with the addition of a new 15,000-square-foot bulk storage building to be built by Five Rivers Distribution, according to Five Rivers Distribution President…
by - July 31, 2014 7:52 pm
Van Buren loses ‘Rural Development’ status for home loan aid
Van Buren's eligibility for the Rural Development loans appeared safe following passage of a new federal Farm Bill earlier this year, but the community was dealt a blow Thursday (July…
by - July 31, 2014 7:23 pm
Poll shows GOP with advantage in three Arkansas Congressional races
A new flurry of polling shows Republicans with a solid victory in one Congressional District, advantages in two other districts, and an air-tight race for the remaining district in Central…
by - July 31, 2014 7:11 pm
Scotty Thurman to be color analyst for Razorback basketball
Former Razorback basketball star Scotty Thurman will join the Razorback Sports Network as a color analyst on University of Arkansas men’s basketball games beginning this season. Thurman will work alongside…
by - July 31, 2014 7:07 pm
Superior Industries reports lower profits amid higher expenses
Superior Industries disappointed Wall Street Thursday (July 31) as it missed earnings predictions for the second quarter and indicated a softer back half of 2014. The Van Nuys, Calif.,-based wheel…
by - July 31, 2014 7:05 pm
Tyson Foods declares dividend for investors
The board of directors for Tyson Foods announced Thursday (July 31) plans to pay a cash dividend of 7.5 cents per share to its Class A investors and 6.75 cents…
by - July 31, 2014 6:33 pm
Bank of the Ozarks acquires Intervest Bancshares in $228.5 million deal
Bank of the Ozarks and Intervest Bancshares Corp. plan to merge in a deal worth $228.5 million. Intervest, the parent company of Intervest National Bank, operates seven offices — six…
by - July 31, 2014 6:16 pm
Retailers, shoppers gear up for Arkansas’ tax free weekend
Retailers from Wal-Mart to local boutiques expect a busy weekend as Arkansas shoppers take advantage of the state-sponsored tax holidays beginning Aug. 2 and running through Aug. 3. Shoppers may…
by - July 31, 2014 1:43 pm
Manufacturers’ study: New EPA rules could cost Arkansas 10,000 jobs
A study released by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) on Thursday said the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new ozone standards could cause Arkansas to lose more than 10,000 jobs,…
by - July 31, 2014 11:03 am
Target taps former Sam’s Club exec as its new CEO
Big box retailer Target chose Brian Cornell as its newest chairman and CEO after a long search following the company’s security breach and lackluster results from the previous year. Cornell,…
by - July 31, 2014 9:23 am
Second quarter income positive for USA Truck – finally
One positive quarter does not a turnaround make, but Van Buren-based USA Truck posted second quarter net income of $722,000, better than the $1.398 million loss in the same quarter…
by - July 31, 2014 8:44 am
Fort Smith defends ability to privately pull board agenda items
The city of Fort Smith has responded in a court filing to a lawsuit alleging that the city had violated the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act when City Clerk Sherri…
by - July 31, 2014 8:39 am
Second quarter positive for ArcBest, first half 2014 revenue up 12.6% (Updated)
Fort Smith-based ArcBest (formerly Arkansas Best Corp.) appears to be on its way to two consecutive years of positive financial results, with net income for the first six months of…
by - July 30, 2014 7:41 pm
Northwest Arkansas homebuilding pace tapers in June
The local homebuilding pace appears to be stabilizing among the majority of the large cities in the two-county area. Commercial projects, including multifamily housing, were showing signs of resurgence through…