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2014: One Busy Year

From the most expensive acquisition in the history of the meat industry, to the leadership reshuffling at the worlds largest company, to the continued and rapid growth of our area, 2014 may be viewed 20 years from now as a watershed year in the regions history.

Forecast: GDP Growth To Be 3.5 Percent

The local economy is well ahead of the national rate, with Northwest Arkansas ranked No. 26 out of 381 metropolitan areas in its rate of GDP growth last year, 5.6 percent to reach $23.8 billion.

Wheres Everyone Going? The Best & Worst of 2014

Many business and community leaders seemed to be leaving in 2014, either by taking a job elsewhere, or just switching gears here in Northwest Arkansas.

A Call for Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal will, for the first time, strictly celebrate women in the working world in our inaugural Women in Business feature, to be published in June 2015.

Rob Brothers Set to Retire Next Year

Rob Brothers joined the Walton Family Foundation in 2009, and during his tenure, helped steward more than $157 million in funding for organizations throughout Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas and Mississippi deltas.

Investors Recruit Fayetteville Startup TiFiber to Fort Smith

TiFiber, a subsidiary company of Fayetteville-based technology venture development firm VIC Technology Venture Development, was founded in 2010 and currently maintains its research lab at the Arkansas Research Technology Park.

Dickson Street Theater Lease Expires Dec. 19

The new owners of the building that houses the Fayetteville venue are still mum about their long-term plans for the 5,000-SF property.

Walmart Reveals Stricter Poultry Safety Standards

Suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Sams Club have until June 2016 to be in compliance with the new guidelines.

Doug Babb Announces Retirement as CEO of Cooper Clinic

The Fort Smith medical group has promoted Curtis Ralston as the new CEO, effective in January.

New York Investment Group Stakes $44 Million Claim in Fayetteville

Spring Creek Centre, Steele Crossing sold to a New York investment group for a combined $43.9 million.

Arkansans Cautious About Adding New Debt

Caution is reflected in increased savings rate among respondents to the Fall 2014 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.

McMillon: Walmart Will Do Away With Minimum Wage in 2015

Doug McMillon appeared on a segment of CBS This Morning on Wednesday for an interview with Charlie Rose.

Tyson Foods Tells Investors Company is Built For Growth

Tyson Foods leaders emphasized the significance of the companys recent acquisition Wednesday during Tyson Foods’ Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange.

Walmart Announces Senior Management Changes

Judith McKenna has been promoted to chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., and Gisel Ruiz has been appointed executive vice president of Walmarts International People Division.

Voters Repeal Civil Rights Ordinance in Fayetteville

A citywide, anti-discrimination ordinance that was recently passed by the Fayetteville City Council was repealed by voters Tuesday in a special election.

A Sweet Start: Hello Cocoa Brings Craft Chocolate to Fayetteville

Fayetteville-based chocolate company Hello Cocoa produces small-batch, single-bean chocolate bars.

Cat$ and Dog$: Pet Care is a Rising Cost

Pet experts point to the Baby Boomer generation as the transformative force in the pet industry ballooning from $34.4 billion in 2004 to an estimated $58.5 billion this year.