Tag: Industries

FAA Awards NWA Regional Airport $2.2 Million in Funding

The money will go toward widening a taxi lane and covering terminal expansion costs.

Report: Tovar Resigning Over Deceitful Resume

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive David Tovar is resigning from the company later this month after it was discovered he lied about his college education, a person familiar with the situation told Bloomberg News.

The Magic of a High-Performing Team (OPINION)

Watching sporting events and sports movies are often deeply moving because they tap directly into powerful emotions and memories.

NWA State of the Region Luncheon Set for October

The Northwest Arkansas Council and the Center for Business and Economic Research are joining forces for the event, set for Oct. 2.

Dickson Deal

Did you know Jimmy and Molly Rapert, longtime owners of the Dickson Street Theater, recently sold the venue?

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.

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.

NWA Polo League Unifies Corporate Power Players

The Northwest Arkansas Polo Club offers an additional form of recreation and entertainment for the region.

Great Debate or Friday Night Lights? (OPINION)

Two of the four men seeking to become Arkansas next governor have agreed to participate in a statewide televised debate.

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.

Jarden Vendor Office Construction Underway in Bentonville

AK Enterprises of NWA Inc. recently bought a building permit to begin construction of a 45,000-SF office building for the consumer products company.

Bentonville Firm Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Prudential Solutions Real Estate recently rebranded to incorporate the name of its new parent company.

No Place Like Home For Engineer Matt Crafton

After eight years of active duty in the United States Air Force, he returned to his Rogers roots in 1998 to take his place in the family business, engineering and design firm Crafton Tull.

Enrollment at UA Eclipses 26,000

Preliminary enrollment figures for the fall semester show the number of University of Arkansas students has seen a 37 percent increase since 2008.

Board Chooses Construction Firms For Proposed Osteopathic Project

Beshears Construction Inc. and Nabholz Construction Services will lead the project, which is set to start in early 2015.

Centennial Bank Breaks Ground For New Banking Center in Fort Smith

The new branch location on Rogers Avenue is scheduled to open in March.

Jay Thornton Launches Customer Acquisition Firm

Cusac & Co. utilizes big data analytics to target ideal customers for brands or retailers.

Realtor Board Approves Construction of New Facility

The Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors centralized office facility and event center will be located on Goad Springs Road in Lowell, west of Interstate 49.

Overwatch App Now Available at Apple Store

An Overwatch executive says the apps presence on iTunes is just one element that will help propel the Bentonville startup forward quickly.

Walleye Thriving In Beaver Lake Due to Stocking and Spawning

Walleye, popular with fisherman, should be in abundance this winter during peak season.

Second quarter net income, revenue decline for Simmons First

Stephens sponsors F1 Circuit Racing art exhibit at AMFA

CARTI expands Conway presence with new treatment location

Eells named head of UA Little Rock Windgate Education school

Fort Smith approves more money for MakeMyMove program

Work to start on $8 million mixed-income apartments with Walton support