Regions

Tusk to Tail: The College Station trip

I can only think of a couple of things that should start at 11 a.m. on a Saturday and they both involve eating and don’t involve the kick off of…

ORT introduces new executive director

SPRINGDALE — Ozark Regional Transit introduced a new executive director Thursday (Sept. 27). Joel Gardner is excited about his new job, which will give his family the chance to live…

NWACC selects interim for CFO job

BENTONVILLE – Debi Buckley, a former vice president for finance and administration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, has been chosen by NWACC President Becky Paneitz to fill the role of…

NWA Economic report highlights need for improvement

SPRINGDALE — Employment growth in Northwest Arkansas is back to pre-recession levels but the region continues to lag behind comparable communities in education attainment, according to the 2012 State of…

Grocers big and small tackle business challenges

People have to eat and that should be constant demand for grocery stores – large and small. But the challenges have never been greater according to grocery experts. Grocery stores…

Grape, wine study estimates $173 million economic impact

A study commissioned by Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus shows the Arkansas grape and wine industry “greatly” contributes to the economic strength of the state, generating millions of dollars in jobs,…

Plunge in goods orders may restrain U.S. expansion

Demand for U.S. durable goods other than transportation equipment unexpectedly dropped in August for a third consecutive month, signaling that slowdowns in business investment and exports will restrain the economic…

SEC Football Week 5: Hogs’ losing skid must end now

I was told in the offseason by someone with a reputable relationship to the Arkansas football program that all it would take is a loss for the Razorbacks to fall…

System pressures and opportunities

American higher education is at a crossroads. Federal and state funding cuts, rising student loan debt, an increased demand for graduates and competition from for-profit online institutions are challenging the…

Considering art, advertising and kitsch

FAYETTEVILLE — As Thomas Hapgood, associate professor in visual design, stated "this is a rare and valuable opportunity to view an exceptionally curated exhibition presenting a comprehensive body of design…

Arkansas sees three-month decline in home sales

August home sales in Arkansas’ largest metro areas were down more than 8%, and marked three consecutive months of declining home sales in key urban areas of the state. Northwest…

Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting

Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Monday, October 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue. The program will be presented by Emily Lovett,…

Wal-Mart dubbed an ‘Inspiring Company’

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ranked No. 2 behind Apple among a list of "25 Most Inspiring Companies" — selected from a consumer survey overseen by Atlanta-based Performance Inspired Inc. and published…

K-MAC acquires Missouri-based Taco Bell franchise

Fort Smith-based K-MAC Holdings Corp. has acquired No Limits LLC, a Missouri-based Taco Bell franchisee that owns and operates 25 Taco Bell restaurants. K-MAC is one of the largest Taco…

Northwest Arkansas Council Releases NWA Report Card

The information compares key economic and social factors in Northwest Arkansas with those in similar regions throughout the United States.

Make Your Own Graphic Novel at Crystal Bridges

Crystal Bridges Museum of Ameican Art Saturday, October 6, 1 to 5 pm Adult Workshop (ages 18 & up) | Make Your Own Graphic Novel Instructor: Sean Fitzgibbon Adults can…

Washington Regional gives $250,000 to NWACC program

BENTONVILLE – Officials from Washington Regional Medical Center announced today a $250,000 gift to benefit NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Center for Health Professions. The announcement was made during a gathering…

Moonlight Masquerade

NOARK October Monthly Meeting

NOARK is NWA's accredited human resource association and is a non-profit organization that has provided over 30 years of service to the HR and business community. NOARK's October monthly meeting will…