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Trade Promotion Authority Promotes Level Playing Field (OPINION)

Congress faces an important choice in the months ahead as it considers a bill to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).

Bentonville Couple Pledges $1M Gift to UA Bumpers College

Bob Bogle, the first manager of Waltons Five and Dime in Bentonville, and his wife Marilyn, have pledged $1 million to the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas.

USA Truck CEO Being Treated for Lung Cancer

On medical leave since April 6, John Simone says he does not have a timetable for a return.

Walmarts Doug McMillon Headlines UA Retail Conference

Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., leads an all-star panel of retailers at this years conference in Springdale.

Local Tech Startup Lands Private Customer Feedback Option at XNA

Support from the state, along with a local, high-profile early adopter, has given Fayetteville-based Skosay a shot in the arm.

Walmart Gearing Up For Second Made in the USA Open Call

Suppliers may pitch products to senior leaders at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. during the companys Made in USA Open Call and U.S. Manufacturing Summit, set for July 78 in Bentonville.

Country Outfitter Closing OPO Store in Downtown Fayetteville

John James Hayseed Ventures will move into Country Outfitters space at the Old Post Office.

Tyson Foods Posts Strong Q2 Earnings

Tyson reported a 53 percent increase in second quarter adjusted operating income; reaffirms annual guidance of $3.30 to $3.40 adjusted earnings per share.

For First Time, JBU Endowment Tops $100 Million

The growth of the endowment comes during JBUs Campaign for the Next Century: A Hope and A Future, which has a goal of raising more than $125 million for scholarships, endowment and building projects.

At Last, U.S. 412 Northern Bypass Under Construction

The largest single road construction contract in Arkansas history, for a 4.2-mile leg of the U.S. 412 Northern Bypass, is underway at two locations in Benton County.

Business Travel Reaching High Altitudes

Business travel has increased at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Highfill, in keeping with the national trend.

J.B. Hunt Announces Wyze Move in Bypass Service

The Lowell-based trucking giant has adopted a mobile service that allows its drivers to bypass some weigh stations.

A State of Retail Unity (OPINION)

Kourtney Barrett, co-founder of the Bentonville-based headband company, said well-placed advice has helped the business grow.

Deadline Established for 2015 Forty Under 40 Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is actively seeking nominations for its annual Forty Under 40 issue and event. The deadline to nominate is Friday, June 5, at 5 p.m.

Rapid Prototypes Adds New Printing Technology

The Bentonville packing services company says the addition will turn the local packaging and display world on its head.

Animal Health Products Maker Launches New Product

Fayetteville-based Pacific Vet Group, a company that makes health products for the poultry and livestock industries, recently launched FloraStart C, a probiotic product designed to combat side-effects of vaccinations that prevent parasitic disease in newborn chickens.

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal