by - October 14, 2019 4:55 pm
Researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture hope to collect data from cattle producers across the state in an effort to determine the prevalence of anaplasmosis, an…
by - October 14, 2019 12:46 pm
Consumers are in the driver’s seat of the massive U.S. retail sector that’s worth $2.6 trillion and comprises roughly 16% of the nation’s GDP, according to panelists who spoke at…
by - October 13, 2019 6:14 pm
Northwest Arkansas, as we all know, is a thriving region on a lot of different levels. The healthy economy and successful businesses here are no secret. An important reason for…
by - October 13, 2019 3:58 pm
The history of one of Fort Smith’s top companies will be on display through late summer 2020 at the Fort Smith Museum of History. The exhibit showcases the history of…
by - October 13, 2019 12:01 pm
About 160 college and high school students gathered Friday (Oct. 11) to try their hand at a national problem that continues to plague policy makers and politicians — how to…
by - October 13, 2019 9:59 am
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series based on an interview with Scott Ford at Talk Business & Politics’ “Power Lunch” series. You can listen to the…
by - October 13, 2019 9:59 am
Former Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) executive Brad Henry is leading the formation of Natural Capital, a Little Rock-based private investment company focused on investing in regional private investment funds,…
by - October 11, 2019 6:05 pm
John Furner, recently named the next CEO for Walmart U.S., will begin that role on Nov. 1 and his base salary will be $925,000 annually. His base salary as Sam’s…
by - October 11, 2019 2:35 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Sept. 30 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - October 11, 2019 11:00 am
A 1.56-acre commercial development in Rogers featuring two free-standing retail buildings recently sold for $5.01 million. Tempe Terrace Apartments LLC of Arizona bought the property at 4200 W. Walnut St….
by - October 11, 2019 10:55 am
Fayetteville-based public relations agency Mitchell has been named to the list of 2019 Top Places to Work in PR. PR News recently announced Mitchell as one of the 50 honorees…
by - October 11, 2019 7:50 am
Southern Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Southern Bancorp Bank, announced Thursday (Oct. 10) that it has officially become the first Certified B Corporation (B Corp) headquartered in Arkansas. Through…
by - October 10, 2019 6:23 pm
Van Buren has received a $492,000 boost for its downtown streetscape project thanks to a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The 80/20 split granted…
by - October 10, 2019 6:21 pm
Greg Foran, U.S. CEO for Walmart Inc., is leaving the company after five years in the role. Foran, a native of New Zealand, is returning home to lead Air New…
by - October 10, 2019 5:46 pm
The Arkansas Board of Education on Thursday (Oct. 10) backed away from the Education Department’s plan to restore local control to parts of the Little Rock School District. The board…
by - October 10, 2019 3:26 pm
Bill Sussman, who led Rogers shopper marketing agency Collective Bias from growth stage through acquisition as president and CEO, has been named president of California-based digital advertising company inMarket. The…
by - October 10, 2019 2:45 pm
The Latino Business Speakers Bureau has chosen Northwest Arkansas to host the first LatinXNA Empowerment Forum. It’s scheduled at Grit Studios in downtown Bentonville on Oct. 31. The event will…
by - October 10, 2019 1:00 pm
One measure for a vibrant local economy is the number of commercial real estate projects underway. In Jonesboro, the Embassy Suites by Hilton and Red Wolf Convention Center project is…
by - October 10, 2019 11:10 am
The sixth annual Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit is expected to exceed expectations as a four-day event and showcase some of the unique aspects of Northwest Arkansas, including mountain biking, art…
by - October 10, 2019 10:55 am
Sept. 10 was a highlight of the year as 10 women were recognized by Talk Business & Politics as Northeast Arkansas Women in Business. Some would say, “I know we…
