by - August 13, 2023 9:57 am
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jay Chesshir said he has not seen more robust potential for economic development than he’s seeing right now. “I’ve been in…
by - August 13, 2023 9:04 am
Kansas City, Mo.-based Right to Start, a national nonprofit to advance entrepreneurship, is hosting a Northwest Arkansas summit on Aug. 22. The “Celebration of Entrepreneurship” will take place from 10…
by - August 13, 2023 6:01 am
The Conductor, funded in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, kicked off the seventh cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator, a 14-week program that offers intensive support and resources…
by - August 12, 2023 5:54 pm
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra broke ground on its new $11.75 million Stella Boyle Smith Music Center in Little Rock’s East Village, creating a first-of-its-kind music-focused headquarters for the state. The…
by - August 12, 2023 10:01 am
Vic Fedeli is a Canadian politician who has been Ontario’s minister of economic development, a cabinet position under Premier Doug Ford, since 2019. But Arkansas is familiar to Fedeli, who…
by - August 11, 2023 9:20 am
Rogers agency Engine, a consumer packaged goods (CPG) omnichannel software business, has hired Jim Czlapinski as senior vice president of product and partner strategy. Czlapinski has 20 years of experience…
by - August 10, 2023 7:05 pm
The Fort Kids Children’s Museum in Fort Smith kicked off its capital campaign Thursday (Aug. 10) with a $15,000 donation from Fort Smith Mayor George McGill. The proceeds were raised…
by - August 10, 2023 5:34 pm
Honeybees are not indigenous to the Western Hemisphere. The first documented shipment of honeybees to the New World was recorded in 1622, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Many…
by - August 10, 2023 5:30 pm
The Museum of Discovery announced Thursday (Aug. 10) that it will open 78 new exhibits and experiences in its permanent Science Lab and Dynamic Earth galleries, which will open in…
by - August 10, 2023 3:11 pm
Tyson Foods has struggled in recent quarters with its U.S. business and likely will struggle in future quarters. Still, the company is not backing away from investments and growth plans…
by - August 10, 2023 11:25 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host a groundbreaking ceremony next month for a 185,000-square-foot orthopedic and sports medicine facility in Springdale. Andrea Peel, associate vice chancellor…
by - August 10, 2023 9:11 am
Northwest Arkansas’ commercial real estate market is constantly evolving, but the importance of location never goes out of style. For example, a Tampa, Fla.-based professional soccer organization is partnering with…
by - August 10, 2023 7:01 am
Little Rock-based retailer Dillard’s, Inc. reported lower second quarter profits amid a drop in sales, noting that “consumer caution” continues to be at the root of the decline. Sales revenue…
by - August 9, 2023 4:21 pm
Westrock Coffee Co. reported a second quarter loss of $26.8 million, more than four times a year ago, as the company ramps up for a major growth period that has…
by - August 9, 2023 2:50 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which highlights various awards, environmental goals and achievements. The company’s first report of this kind was released in…
by - August 9, 2023 2:28 pm
The City of Fort Smith repaired 182 leaks in the second quarter of the year, bringing the total number of leaks down to 426 throughout the city. However, that is…
by - August 9, 2023 12:02 pm
Dollar General announced last July that it would build a $140 million warehouse distribution center in North Little Rock, confirming on Wednesday (Aug. 9) it expects to employ 300 workers…
by - August 9, 2023 11:58 am
A Little Rock law firm has expanded its in-house title division to Northwest Arkansas. Attorney’s Title Group now has a temporary office at One E. Center St. in downtown Fayetteville….
by - August 9, 2023 7:48 am
Content quality is essential for suppliers who sell products online at Walmart and elsewhere. Since merging Walmart’s online and in-store buyers and merchandising efforts, the retail giant is revamping item…
by - August 8, 2023 8:50 pm
Sebastian County voters on Tuesday (Aug. 8) approved by a wide margin another 10-year run for the county’s 1% sales tax. The tax, which generated almost $34 million in 2022,…
