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Building permit issued for Bass Pro Shops store in Fort Smith

A $20 million building permit has been issued by the City of Fort Smith for construction of the Bass Pro Shops in the city. There is no word from the…

2 restaurants part of Johnson development

High Street Real Estate & Development recently broke ground on $55 million The Warehouse District, a 6-acre mixed-use development in Johnson that will include two new restaurant concepts. Some of…

Savannah Sandage named a Fulbright U.S. Student Fellow

Arkansas State University alumna Savannah Sandage, a Batesville native and recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in world languages and cultures, has been selected…

Heartland Forward poll: Respondents unsure how to use AI professionally

More than half of respondents in a new Heartland Forward poll reported having a limited understanding of how to use artificial intelligence (AI) professionally. A growing number of respondents expect…

Jonesboro, Craighead County sales tax collections improve in May

Sales and use tax collections in the city of Jonesboro ventured into slightly positive territory during the month of May but remained down when compared to the first five months…

U.S. Marshals Museum lays off employees

The U.S. Marshals Museum recently laid off employees as part of “difficult choices” to respond to a downturn in visitors, according to Benjamin Johnson, museum president and CEO. Johnson said…

Data shows food stamp spending shifts, with Walmart having the most share

As food prices remain high in 2025, the pinch on consumers, particularly those who receive food stamps — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — tightens, as proposed federal cuts…

Brian Emison returns to First Community Bank

First Community Bank has rehired Brian Emison as senior vice president, retail deposit officer. In this role, Emison will focus on deposit growth, with an emphasis on technical applications and…

Ecological Design Group collaborates with 37 North

Bentonville-based 37 North Expeditions and Ecological Design Group (EDG), a landscape architecture and civil engineering firm with offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Wynne, have partnered, allowing EDG to offer…

Thea Foundation receives $7.9 million from Windgate Foundation

The Thea Foundation has received a $7.5 million endowment and $400,000 bridge grant from the Windgate Foundation. It is the largest investment in Thea Foundation’s history. Housed and managed by…

‘Energy & Environment’ plan set for a Fort Smith board vote

Lowering energy use in public facilities, enhancing curbside recycling, and tree planting are some areas city residents support in an energy and environment plan, according to Joshua Robertson, Fort Smith’s…

Southern Tenant Farmers Museum lands $1.2 million grant

The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) will provide the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM), an Arkansas State University Heritage Site, with a $1.272 million grant needed to complete…

Meet the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2025 Women in Business honorees

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 11th annual Women in Business Awards highlights outstanding women who are driving commerce and the community in the Northwest Arkansas region. Nominated by readers and…

NWA Women in Business: Simone Singh

Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.A., mass communications, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Arkansas Bankers Association Commercial Lending School Professional background: Singh is a banker with over a decade of experience…

NWA Women in Business: Tina Winham

Residence: Rogers Education: MBA, 2018, University of Arkansas Professional background: Winham has more than 20 years of consumer packaged goods industry experience in sales, marketing and business development. She leads…

NWA Women in Business: Bourgon Reynolds

Residence: Bentonville Education: B.A. English, 2009, University of Arkansas; J.D. with high honors, 2012, University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law Professional background: Reynolds is…

NWA Women in Business: Cassie Schmidt

Residence: Bentonville Education: B.S., zoology, 2005, M.S., biology, 2011, University of Oklahoma Professional background: Schmidt joined engineering firm Garver in 2015 and was named senior environmental scientist in 2023. She…

NWA Women in Business: Jaclyn Henderson

Residence: Rogers Education: B.S.B.A., accounting with finance minor, 2008, University of Arkansas; Certified Treasury Professional, Association for Financial Professionals Professional background: Henderson serves as commercial banking leader and market executive…

NWA Women in Business: Mandy Hathorn

Residence: Springdale Education: B.S.B.A., B.S., marketing management, University of Arkansas Professional background: Hathorn began working for a mortgage company while in college and decided to make it a career. She…

NWA Women in Business: Lisa Fury-Smith

Residence: Tontitown Education: B.S., family and human services, MBA, leadership and ethics, John Brown University Professional background: Fury-Smith spent the majority of her career in business operations for community health…

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain