by - October 19, 2020 5:48 pm
The virtual Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit began Monday (Oct. 19). Graham Cobb, CEO of the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, said this year’s event features around 100 speakers focused…
by - October 19, 2020 4:43 pm
Emerson announced Monday (Oct. 19) it will open a new facility in Ash Flat. It plans to invest $35 million and create approximately 245 new jobs within four years. Emerson…
by - October 19, 2020 3:33 pm
Susanna Post, the math and business technology teacher at Belle Point Alternative Center in Fort Smith, is the Arkansas Teacher of the Year. The award was announced at an assembly…
by - October 19, 2020 3:21 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson kicked off the first day of early voting in Jonesboro on Monday (Oct. 19) pushing support for Issue 1. The governor was joined by a host of…
by - October 19, 2020 2:49 pm
Gerald Harp, one of four children of Harps Food Stores Inc. founders Harvard and Floy Harp and a retired chief executive of the Springdale-based company, died Friday (Oct. 16). He…
by - October 19, 2020 12:20 pm
Tyson Foods has invested $500 million in technology innovations over the past three years, including the Tyson Manufacturing Automation Center (TMAC) in downtown Springdale which has been part of the…
by - October 19, 2020 8:23 am
We’re pleased to introduce to you the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s sixth annual class of C-Suite Award winners. The C-Suite Award recognizes 10 C-level executives who are driving success and…
by - October 17, 2020 7:30 pm
Little Rock-based Windstream Holdings named Drew Smith as treasurer on Friday (Oct. 16). The appointment is effective immediately. Smith previously served as assistant treasurer for the company. As senior vice…
by - October 17, 2020 7:29 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has developed an interactive COVID-19 data dashboard that tracks the social and economic impact of COVID-19…
by - October 17, 2020 7:29 pm
The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced Friday (Oct. 16) that Bob Major, the organization’s President and CEO, will retire effective December 31, 2020. Karen Trevino, currently…
by - October 17, 2020 9:48 am
Medical device startup Lapovations LLC of Fayetteville promoted Nhiem Cao to chief operating officer. He will have the primary responsibility for day-to-day administrative and operational functions at the company. Cao…
by - October 17, 2020 9:38 am
Walmart began testing order delivery via autonomous vehicles in select markets in late 2018, but the retail giant’s focus appears to be drone delivery. Walmart testing now includes grocery delivery…
by - October 16, 2020 12:08 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. beat revenue expectations but missed earnings projections in the third quarter as a result of congestion and repositioning in the intermodal segment, an…
by - October 15, 2020 8:28 pm
Craighead County has secured $59,856 in nonprofit grants to fund secure elections. The grants, awarded by the nonpartisan Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), will help the Craighead County…
by - October 15, 2020 5:18 pm
Voters in Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District could be headed towards a photo finish in the race between GOP incumbent U.S. Rep. French Hill and Democratic State Sen. Joyce Elliott. A…
by - October 15, 2020 3:41 pm
A lawsuit filed Tuesday (Oct. 13) alleges Fayetteville businessman and real estate broker Tom Terminella, a candidate for Fayetteville mayor, is shielding his assets to hinder, delay and defraud a…
by - October 15, 2020 2:51 pm
Mark and Kimberly Daniels, owners of Cave Springs-based Sign Studio, have purchased D-Sign Inc. at 204 Jane Place in Lowell. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Barry Graves,…
by - October 15, 2020 11:09 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Sept. 28 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - October 14, 2020 5:08 pm
Craig Cannon, anchor, reporter and former news director for ABC affiliate 40/29 News, will retire Nov. 25 after 37 years at the station. Cannon announced his retirement Wednesday (Oct. 14)….
by - October 14, 2020 4:47 pm
Progress continues to be made on an inland port and intermodal facility in Crawford County, according to Sen. Mat Pitsch, R-Fort Smith, and the Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority (WAIA) executive…
