by - January 29, 2021 8:32 am
Cincinnati-based nonprofit Women in the Marketplace (WiM) has hired Catherine Gates of Fayetteville as executive director. WiM helps working women grow in faith, build relationships and impact the community. Gates…
by - January 28, 2021 10:14 pm
Not enough COVID-19 vaccines available to vaccinate everyone eligible and misinformation continuing to be spread has led to frustration by many in the Fort Smith area, but those who took…
by - January 28, 2021 3:46 pm
One of President Joe Biden’s first acts as president was to sign an executive order halting the construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline that would stretch from the middle…
by - January 28, 2021 3:17 pm
The Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference and the Judd Hill Foundation this week honored one of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s longest-serving conservation experts, presenting Mike…
by - January 28, 2021 1:30 pm
The Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE) at the Northwest Arkansas Council recently awarded $250,000 in additional grants to various arts and culture nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas. The funds…
by - January 28, 2021 11:57 am
Batesville-based First Community Bank has received regulatory approval and finalized the purchase of property at 766 Harkrider Street in Conway, Arkansas, the bank announced Thursday (Jan. 28). The property, located…
by - January 28, 2021 11:40 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Jan. 18 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - January 28, 2021 11:22 am
Former Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin will return to his banking roots. First Security Bank announced Thursday (Jan. 28) that Perrin, a former banker, will join the Searcy-based financial institution as…
by - January 28, 2021 8:38 am
Bentonville software firm Movista has expanded its leadership team by hiring Fran Stevenson as senior vice president of customer success and Paul Kennedy as senior vice president of sales. Stevenson…
by - January 28, 2021 8:07 am
Rockline Industries announced Wednesday (Jan. 27) it will invest more than $18 million this year on the installation of additional production lines in its three Arkansas-based wet wipes manufacturing facilities….
by - January 27, 2021 1:57 pm
Les Smith is the new chief operating officer at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE). ACHE officials announced Smith’s promotion Wednesday (Jan. 27). He will oversee operations of the existing…
by - January 27, 2021 1:55 pm
The family who founded Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. has sold 19 dealership properties in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, but the deal won’t impact existing operations for the buy here, pay…
by - January 27, 2021 1:38 pm
Fayetteville-based marketing agency The Artist Evolution (TAE) is offering up to $250,000 to partner with women and minority entrepreneurs as an investment into diversity, equity and inclusion. “2020 has been…
by - January 27, 2021 12:04 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will be the first to test hydrogen-fueled electric trucks produced by truck manufacturer Navistar International Corp. as the Lowell-based carrier continues to invest in electric…
by - January 26, 2021 11:05 pm
Walmart is planning to add compact modular warehouses to some of its supercenters as part of a long-term effort to improve its ability to fulfill online orders for grocery pickup…
by - January 26, 2021 8:06 pm
The Future Fort Smith group brought the need for better communication about projects completed and underway in Fort Smith to the Fort Smith Board of Directors during a study session…
by - January 26, 2021 5:32 pm
Arkansas’ 93rd General Assembly has been in session for 16 days and Northeast Arkansas has strong representation in leadership on several entities in both chambers. One committee that has historically…
by - January 26, 2021 11:45 am
Fayetteville funeral home operators Scott and Paula Berna have renamed Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers to Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. The Bernas own two funeral homes in Fayetteville — Nelson-Berna Funeral…
by - January 26, 2021 11:36 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $1 million pledge from Larry Crain Sr. to support the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s pursuit of National Cancer…
by - January 26, 2021 10:46 am
St. Louis-based Alter Trading Corp. is partnering with Toyota Tsusho America (TAI) to form a new entity, Altech Recycling, LLC. The dedicated metals separation plant will create 25 new jobs…
