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Last Call for Fast 15 Nominations

Today is the deadline for submitting nominations for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2014 Fast 15 class, to be featured in the May 12 issue.

Crystal Bridges teams up with NWACC for musical, lecture events

NorthWest Arkansas Community College has joined forces with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to bring “Vivaldi’s Sounds of Spring” to life for local audiences on March 19 and 21….

Staples to shutter 225 stores

Office supply retailer Staples will close 225 stores in North America by the middle of next year seeking to trim costs amid a weaker sales climate. Staples said it is…

Rice tells Fayetteville crowd that Putin is ‘ruthless,’ and an ‘intimidator’

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told an audience of several thousand Wednesday night that Russia's takeover of the Crimean peninsula was a "violation of international law" as Crimea is…

Financial outlook improves for Arkansas Best, USA Truck

The outlook for two trucking operations that employ more than 1,000 in the Fort Smith region – and many of those being good-paying jobs – is improving. Fort Smith-based Arkansas…

Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s play pricing game with market share push

Sitting pretty on fat balance sheets, the nation’s two largest chicken companies are it again, strategically planning to grow market share in the highly fragmented poultry industry. Tyson Foods is…

Rogers, Van Buren finding success with ‘New Tech’ schools

"New" high schools are popping up in communities in the region, filling a district's capacity needs while potentially changing the way students learn. The alternative, known as "New Tech" high…

Timothy Brooks confirmed as U.S. Federal Judge

Fayetteville attorney Timothy Brooks has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. “The federal bench needs judges…

Tyson Foods lands $444 million government contract

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Tyson Foods a three-year contract worth a maximum of $444 million to supply chicken to the federal government, according to March 4 release….

Arvest promotes Stephen Boyd

Arvest Bank has promoted Stephen Boyd to consumer lender for the bank’s Springdale market. Boyd, previously a personal banker for Arvest in Springfield, Mo., is excited to relocate to Northwest…

Xtreme Fighting

Xtreme Fighting Inc. presents XFI XI Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Fort Smith Convention Center. Doors open at 5:00 pm with fights to begin at 6:00 pm. Tickets: $25 in…

‘Big Bucks’ benefits Women’s League of Van Buren

It was a packed house at the Van Buren Public Library on Tuesday (March 4) as members and supporters of the GFWC-Women's League of Van Buren came together for the…

Kevin Kresse focused on ‘body language’ for Darby statue

There has been much buzz lately surrounding the monument to built to be in honor of famous Fort Smithian Gen. William O. Darby. Following a national call for artists, the…

NWA Birthday Party Expo

Please join us for this fun family event to benefit the Samaritan Community Center 'Snack Pack' program. Enjoy free admission, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, clowns, face painting,…

Collective Bias expands service amid record growth

Bentonville-based Collective Bias continues to expand its services in shopper media, posting a 100% annual growth rate in its business last year, according to CEO Bill Sussman. "Our company was…

Zonta Club of Fort Smith Geranium Sale

The Zonta Club of Fort Smith’s annual geranium sale, held on Saturday, April 12th from 8am to 2pm at Sagley and Edwards Realtors, 3101 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, offers beautiful…

Amazeum Picks Up $1.5 Million Gift From Walmart Foundation

Site preparation work has started for the interactive museum, and construction will begin very soon, said executive director Sam Dean.

Target said Beth Jacob, the retailer’s chief information officer resigned today (March 5) amid a restructuring of its information and compliance division following the pre-holiday data breach. Jacob has overseen…

St. Jude Breakaway 5K

Join Sigma Nu Fraternity (UAFS) for their 7th Annual Breakaway 5K to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. $15 Registration Fee (before 3/23) includes: Race T-shirt, pre-race snack & beverages,…