by - July 15, 2015 12:07 pm
Brent Leas Joins First National Bank of NWA
Leas has joined the bank as a vice president, community banker and retail team leader at the new Bentonville branch, which will open later this year.
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by - July 15, 2015 11:53 am
Tyson Foods, Nature Conservancy Team Up for Area Waterways
Tyson Foods Inc. donated $500,000 to the Nature Conservancy for protection and restoration along the Kings, Elk and Buffalo rivers in southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 13, 2015 9:23 am
Darin Gray Elevated to Chairman, CEO of CJRW
Gray, the former owner of Gray Matters Inc., parent company of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, was named president of CJRW in 2014, part of a long-term leadership transition plan that was put in place in 2013.
by - July 10, 2015 11:14 am
Study: Convention Center-Hotel a Potential Boon for Bentonville
A study by Chicago-based Hunden Strategic Partners shows that a convention center and hotel in Bentonville would generate millions in new spending and tax revenue.
by - July 10, 2015 10:33 am
Industry Mag Meat & Poultry Profiles Donnie Smith
Tyson Foods chief executive is the subject of the magazines August issue cover story.
by - July 10, 2015 9:42 am
Walmart U.S. CFO Heading to Darden Restaurants
Jeffrey Davis, the chief financial officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.s U.S. division, has been hired by Darden Restaurants Inc. of Orlando, Florida, as senior vice president and CFO.
by - July 9, 2015 11:20 am
FFO Moving Headquarters to Fort Smith
Furniture Factory Outlet LLC announced on July 7 it is moving its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations to Fort Smith, at the former Whirlpool distribution center.
by - July 9, 2015 8:11 am
Cree Inc. Acquires Fayettevilles APEI
Cree Inc., headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, has closed on a deal to acquire Arkansas Power Electronics Inc., (APEI) the largest company affiliated with the University of Arkansas Arkansas Research and Technology Park.
by - July 6, 2015 12:00 am
New Chapter At Saatchi X
Jessica Hendrix, is the new president, USA, of Saatchi & Saatchi X in Springdale, succeeding industry veteran Dina Howell, who retired as worldwide CEO on July 1.
by - July 6, 2015 12:00 am
Fort Smith Development Has Turned The Corner
Garrison Avenue and Chaffee Crossing anchor the economic recovery and anticipated transformation that could end up defining the city for years to come.
by - July 6, 2015 12:00 am
Dunn, On Riding Herd Over U.S. Marshals Project
: Jim Dunn, president and CEO of the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, says the effort to attract, fund, build and operate the museum is a noble cause.
by - July 6, 2015 12:00 am
Refocused Efforts (OPINION)
The Staffing Association of Arkansas recently rebranded itself, with a new mission statement that emphasizes the staffing industrys impact on the economy as a whole.
by - July 2, 2015 4:41 pm
Prominent Attorney and Civic Leader Buddy Sutton Dies at 84
William H. Buddy Sutton, long-time partner in the Little Rock-based law firm Friday, Eldredge & Clark, and a well-known figure in Arkansas legal, business and civic communities for decades, passed away Thursday morning.
by - July 2, 2015 2:30 pm
Ozark Beer Co. of Rogers Ups Capacity
To meet demand, Ozark Beer Co. has added three 30-barrel tanks.
by - July 2, 2015 11:00 am
Arvest Bank, Salvation Army Unite for School Supplies, Food Drive
Through the month of July, customers can donate school supplies, food and cash at any location in Fayetteville and the location in Elkins.
by - July 2, 2015 10:51 am
Walton-Linked Food Hub Gobbles Up Bentonville Property For $6M
Food Hub LLC has closed on a deal to acquire income-producing property on the edge of the Market District at 700-702 S.E. 5th St.
by - July 2, 2015 10:43 am
Pace Industries, Port City Group Agree to Blockbuster Merger
Fayetteville-based Pace Industries merged with Port City Group to form one of North Americas largest die casting companies.
by - July 1, 2015 9:48 am
Rogers Little Theater Renamed, Ahead of 30th Season
Rogers Little Theater is now the Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory, the organization announced on June 30.
by - June 24, 2015 8:14 am
Ellen Brune Named Finalist for Cartier Award
The founder of Boston Mountain Biotech in Fayetteville is one of 18 women in the world who have been selected as finalists for the Cartier Womens Initiative Awards.
by - June 23, 2015 8:38 am
Walmart Removing Confederate Flag Items From Stores, Online
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is removing any items from its store shelves and website that feature the Confederate flag.