by - September 15, 2014 12:00 am
Areas Toughest Golf Courses
Blessings Golf Club in Johnson tops the list of most difficult courses with a slope rating of 148, according to the Arkansas State Golf Association.
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by - September 15, 2014 12:00 am
Fantasy Football Guru a Real Playmaker
Travis Spieth, CEO of Rogers-based Fantasy Picks LLC, won the inaugural million-dollar FanDuel Fantasy Football Championship last year in Las Vegas and has parlayed that win into a career.
by - September 15, 2014 12:00 am
NWA Polo League Unifies Corporate Power Players
The Northwest Arkansas Polo Club offers an additional form of recreation and entertainment for the region.
by - September 15, 2014 12:00 am
Big Sugar Golf Club Unkempt, On Market for $1.5 Million
The most difficult golf course in the state, according to the Arkansas State Golf Association, has been closed since February.
by - September 12, 2014 3:13 pm
Walmart VP David Tovar Leaving Company
David Tovar, vice president of corporate communications at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., announced in an email to media on Friday that he is leaving the company, effective Sept. 30.
by - September 12, 2014 10:30 am
Cotton, Pryor Agree to TV Debate in Fayetteville
Arkansas voters will have the opportunity to see incumbent U.S. Sen Mark Pryor (D) and challenger, Arkansas Rep. Tom Cotton (R), face off in a live, televised debate on Oct. 14.
by - September 9, 2014 9:54 am
Redman & Associates Closes Rogers Facility
Redman & Associates LLC, a leading manufacturer of Disney ride-on toys, has closed its $6.5 million Rogers facility, according to a report Tuesday by Northwest Arkansas Newspapers.
by - September 8, 2014 3:16 pm
Neile Jones Exiting KNWA After 17-Year Run
The local NBC affiliate announced Monday that its evening news anchor will depart Oct. 2.
by - September 4, 2014 10:52 am
Commercial Vacancy Rates Declining, Multifamily Rates, Prices Increasing
The latest Skyline Report shows positive absorption of existing space continues to bring down vacancy rates in the commercial real estate market in Benton and Washington counties.
by - September 4, 2014 8:41 am
Merger Complete, Tyson Foods Moving Forward
Donnie Smith told investors in Boston on Thursday that the combination process of Tyson and The Hillshire Brands Co. is well under way.
by - September 1, 2014 12:00 am
Retail Veterans Lend Insight to CPG Startups
New firm Selling to the Masses provides mentorship for early-stage consumer product companies.
by - September 1, 2014 12:00 am
Retail Copes With Meshwork of E-Commerce, Brick-and-Mortar
Most retailers are focused on omni-channel strategy, as online and in-store shopping converge.
by - September 1, 2014 12:00 am
Tyson Digs Deep For Coveted Hillshire Deal
Tyson Foods Inc. pulled together $8.5 billion in bonds, loans, stock, tangible equity units and cash to land the biggest deal in the history of the U.S. meat industry.
by - August 29, 2014 2:20 pm
NWABJ Closed Monday For Labor Day
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal office in Springdale will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen on 8 a.m. Tuesday for regular business hours.
by - August 28, 2014 3:54 pm
New Northwest Health System CEO Announced
The medical care system announced Thursday its appointment of veteran hospital executive Sharif Omar to the position of CEO.
by - August 28, 2014 3:44 pm
Its Official: Tyson Foods, Hillshire Complete Merger
Tyson Foods announced its successful acquisition Thursday afternoon, along with details on a new leadership team that will not include Hillshire CEO Sean Connolly, who has chosen to pursue other interests.
by - August 27, 2014 2:25 pm
Tyson, Hillshire Reach Agreement With DOJ
Tyson Foods Inc. and Hillshire Brands Co. have agreed on a proposed settlement that should pave the way for Tysons takeover of Hillshire to proceed.
by - August 20, 2014 8:16 am
Walton Family Foundation Sets Grant-Making Plan Through 2020
The plan includes an anticipated investment of more than $302 million in Northwest Arkansas and the Delta region of Arkansas and Mississippi.
by - August 19, 2014 3:45 pm
Simpson Urges 2014 Forty Under 40 Class to Keep Striving
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. executive Shelley Simpson shared her 11 secrets to success Tuesday at the 18th annual Forty Under 40 event at the Embassy Suites in Rogers.
by - August 18, 2014 2:50 pm
Sparks, Summit Clinics Not Affected By Community Health Systems Breach
Northwest Health System officials did confirm, however, in a news release that some of its data was involved in the cyber attack.