Regions

Losses continue for Canoo

Canoo, the electric vehicle maker that has abandoned plans to build a headquarters in Bentonville, continues to bleed money. The company posted a second quarter loss of $6.037 million, which…

Northwest Arkansas Land Trust adds 395 acres; land in the Beaver Lake watershed

The Fayetteville-based Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) has added 395 acres to its portfolio with “ecologically significant land” that is part of the Beaver Lake Watershed in Madison County. The…

Steven Cox joins Mitchell Williams Law Firm

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. announced that attorney Steven Cox has joined the firm. Cox joins the tax practice in Little Rock. He counsels businesses and entrepreneurs on…

Bonchon restaurant coming to Jonesboro

A South Korean based restaurant will open its first location in Arkansas and it will be in Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development has announced that Bonchon –…

Walton-led nonprofit spends $10 million for 11 acres in Bentonville

A limited liability company led by philanthropist Alice Walton, Richard Hosley, and Scott Eccleston recently paid $10 million for 2812 E. Central Ave. in Bentonville. Hosley and Eccleston are executives…

Wild Pastures locates distribution center in Clinton

Arkansas economic officials announced Wednesday (Aug. 14) that Wild Pastures, a national grass-fed and pasture-raised meat delivery service, is expanding into Arkansas. The company’s move into a 138,000-square-foot facility in…

Mobility plan concepts presented to Fort Smith Board

A mobility plan for the city of Fort Smith, presented at a Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting Tuesday (Aug. 13), suggests a number of ways to help move people…

Black River River Technical College, Arkansas Army National Guard sign MOU

Black River Technical College (BRTC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Arkansas Army National Guard. Signing the MOU were BRTC president Dr. Martin Eggensperger and Arkansas Adjutant…

Gov. Sanders talks leadership, education at Forty Under 40 event

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders said she wants to be known as the education governor as she looks to build on policy and legislation that’s impacted pre-K through high school education…

Few contested city council races in area cities

Only two of the city council races in Alma, Greenwood and Van Buren appear to be contested in the 2024 election cycle. Because candidates are not certified by the county…

AG Griffin finds no ‘prohibited’ ownership of former Trane site in Fort Smith

The Fort Smith industrial property that Gov. Sarah Sanders brought attention to with a pre-investigation concern of being connected to Chinese communists, has been found to not have any connections…

7 startups to participate in UA outdoor recreation incubator

The sixth cohort of Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) includes companies focused on cycling, firearms, outdoor apparel and camping, the University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (Aug. 13). The 12-week incubator starts…

Arkansas Starters Coalition kicks off in Springdale

Right to Start, a national nonprofit that promotes entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced Tuesday (Aug. 13) the launch of the Arkansas Starters Coalition, a statewide entrepreneurship initiative. According to…

Meet the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2024 Forty Under 40 class

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal proudly introduces the 28th class of Forty Under 40 honorees. Our annual list recognizes emerging leaders for achievements in their professional lives and their community…

Sebastian County adds election coordinator duties to county’s grants writer position

Sebastian County once again has an election coordinator. Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz announced Monday (Aug. 12) that Amanda Cravey will take on the duties of election coordinator for the…

Tyson Foods to cut hundreds of jobs in North Carolina chicken complex

Last week Tyson Foods began handing out pink slips to plant workers in the Wilkesboro, N.C., fresh chicken facility, according to local news reports. Around 500 jobs are expected to…

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine appoints executive vice dean

The Bentonville-based Alice L. Walton School of Medicine has named Yolangel Hernandez Suarez as the executive vice dean, effective in October, according to a Monday (Aug. 12) news release. She will…

St. Louis Fed names Henriquez, Torbett to key positions

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed François G. Henriquez the first vice president and chief operating officer, effective Thursday (Aug. 15). He will succeed Kathleen O’Neill who…

AMFA receives $450,000 from Windgate Foundation

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announced Monday (Aug. 12) the receipt of a multi-year grant totaling $450,000 from the Windgate Foundation. The grant will significantly enhance the museum’s…

Agriculture economists launch new podcast

Arkansas agricultural extension economists have launched a new weekly podcast aimed at giving farmers economic issues. Anchoring the podcast each week is Riley Smith, agricultural economics and agribusiness program associate. The “Morning…

Arts and culture coalition seeks ‘collective place’ for collaboration

ARDOT seeks design feedback on I-49 interchange project in Springdale

2 key university moves in Fayetteville, Tulsa

1st woman to graduate from UCA Aviation Academy is from Prairie Grove