by - October 21, 2020 4:40 pm
The Fort Smith Police Department announced Wednesday (Oct. 21) it will staff an office at the Crisis Intervention Center in Fort Smith. Aric Mitchell, FSPD public information officer, said the…
by - October 21, 2020 1:25 pm
At first glance, it may seem like the basis for a television sitcom. A real estate magnate leaves the firm he established 40-something years ago to work for his daughter,…
by - October 21, 2020 12:57 pm
Think you might need a drink, or more, in this pandemic and political environment? Good news. Downtown Fort Smith has two new bars to help residents socialize in this time…
by - October 21, 2020 12:39 pm
Online orders of groceries increased fourfold for Walmart during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the same is true for San Antonio-based H-E-B. Each company said it was forced…
by - October 21, 2020 10:52 am
Arvest Bank announced Wednesday (Oct. 21) that president and CEO Kevin Sabin has been elected to the American Bankers Association (ABA) board of directors. Sabin was put up for nomination…
by - October 20, 2020 6:32 pm
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted an earnings increase but a revenue decline in the third quarter amid mixed freight demand, tighter capacity and a driver shortage. After the…
by - October 20, 2020 3:42 pm
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand said the USDA has signed cooperative agreements with five organizations to support placemaking technical assistance throughout the United…
by - October 20, 2020 3:41 pm
Tyson Foods CEO Dean Banks said his journey to Tyson Foods took some interesting turns – including military service and medical technology work – but he feels at home leading…
by - October 20, 2020 1:35 pm
The largest law firm in Northwest Arkansas will soon relocate its Rogers office to a larger footprint and a newer building. Kutak Rock, a national law firm headquartered in Omaha,…
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…
