by - July 25, 2014 4:00 pm
Tyson Foods Announces Plant Closings in Three States
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale announced Friday it will close three of its plants in Iowa, New York and New Mexico.
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by - July 25, 2014 11:10 am
First National Bank of Rogers Changes Name to First National Bank of NWA
First National Bank of Rogers announces Friday it is rebranding its name to First National Bank of NWA, effective August 1.
by - July 25, 2014 9:12 am
Report: Barber Sentencing Hearing Scheduled Aug. 13
Brandon Barber, who pleaded guilty July 31 to three felony charges of conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit bank fraud, has been in the Washington County Jail since June 14, 2013.
by - July 24, 2014 8:29 am
Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon Stepping Down; Foran Named Successor
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. made the announcement Thursday in a news release, and said Greg Foran has been named his successor, effective Aug. 9.
by - July 23, 2014 10:29 am
Little Rock Real Estate Fund Closes on NWA Properties
The ownership group of Village on the Creeks in Rogers has voted to become affiliated with a Little Rock-based private real estate partnership.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Bentwood Estate in Fayetteville Registers $4.2 Million Sale
The 14,700-SF estate is located in the Ridgewood addition and features a wood-paneled elevator, theater room, a 3,500-bottle wine cellar and smart home technology.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Former Walton College Achiever Adding to Lifes Work at Auburn
Bill Hardgrave, now dean of the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business at Auburn University, believes in letting life guide you.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Bentonville Viral
Time-Lapse Bentonville, a film produced by Adair Creative Group has gone viral, receiving 23,400 loads and 15,200 plays.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Food Fight
Ozark Natural Foods appears to be gearing up for an organic-foods war with Whole Foods Market by arming itself with a weapon of awe-inspiring power the label.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Estate Sale
The manor once owned by convicted felon and former real estate developer Brandon Barber sold June 27, after 1,121 days on the market.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Legendary Performance
The residents of the Legendary subdivision near Elm Springs quashed a smelly land deal by storming the gates of Springdale City Hall not once, but twice.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Go West
A lot of folks have been talking about a northeast Arkansas bank planning to make a big splash in Northwest Arkansas, but are the rumors true?
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Trending Now: Compressed Natural Gas
Springdale Water Utilities will purchase two pickup trucks that run on natural gas, in an effort to lead the way as Northwest Arkansas transitions to clean-burning fuel for its utility fleets and service vehicles.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Record Number of Hotels Took In More Than $3M in 2013
A rising tide not only floats all boats, it also floats hotels, and a growing number of properties in the area are reaping greater economic benefits from being in Northwest Arkansas, well-documented for its growing population, robust economy and constant stream of business travelers.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Ex-Developer Richard Alexander Still Keen On Mountain Inn Site
The Great Recession might have quashed his plan to build an 18-story luxury hotel on the lot, but Alexander, now retired, is still wearing his hallmark vintage silk Hawaiian shirts and watching the newly bought property with interest.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Modern-Day Entrepreneurs Dont Fit a Mold
The word entrepreneur might evoke images of a 20 year old holed up in a basement writing computer code, but most are middle-aged, well-educated and worked for another employer for several years before starting their own business.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Fayetteville Hotel On Track For September Opening
The $12 million Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center is located on a 90,000-SF property near the Wedington Road exit.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Hotels Closely Watching Customer Review Sites
Hotel owners and managers have become increasingly aware of the importance of monitoring sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor, as it affords a growing number of patrons the ability to give instant, public feedback through mobile devices.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Springdale Restaurant Heads to West Little Rock
MarketPlace Grill will open a location at 11600 Pleasant Ridge Road this fall.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Pipelife Jet Stream Expanding to Increase Production Capacity
The plastic pipe systems manufacturer recently closed on a $1.9 million acquisition of an empty 104,876-SF storage warehouse in western Benton County.