Tag: Industries

Association Publishes NWA Tourism Guide

The Northwest Arkansas Visitors Guide is being distributed statewide as part of an effort to increase tourism in Washington, Benton, Madison and Carroll counties.

Hospice Elects Four To Board of Directors

Circle of Life recently announced the election of Patricia Hahn, Jerry Moye, Tim Summers and Susan Tonymon to its board of directors.

Winter Weather Spoils Big Game Day for Local Sports Venues

The winter storm that hit Northwest Arkansas on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2, put a big damper on sports bar and restaurant business.

Chick-fil-A Tops Fayetteville Restaurants in FY2013

The Chick-fil-A restaurant on North College Avenue in Fayetteville produced more revenue in fiscal year 2013 than any other restaurant in the city, according to data provided by the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotions Commission.

Pop-Up Store Gains Permanent Spot at Northwest Arkansas Mall

The store, Go! Calendars, Games, Toys & Books, originally a seasonal location in the mall, now will be a permanent fixture.

Clark Partners Realty Group Opens on Fayetteville Square

Local real estate executive Anthony Clark recently opened his own firm at 5 W. Mountain St.

Big Impact for Small Employers

Much of the national media spotlight this fall was focused on policyholders receiving termination letters from insurers due to the Affordable Care Act, but little attention was given to the impact this law will have on small employers in 2014.

Apartment Complex Near UA Sold for $20.2 Million

The Crowne at Razorback apartments was recently purchased by Bridge Partners, a real estate investment company headquartered near San Francisco.

Ex-Advertising Dynamo Makes Switch to Magazine Publisher

Catherine Frederick is owner, publisher and editor-in-chief of Do South magazine.

Media Buzz

Arvest Bank interviews real customers for upcoming television commercials.

Chuy’s Charge

The popular Tex-Mex chain has been overrun with customers since it opened Jan. 14.

Executive Farewell

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Henry Jordan announced his retirement recently, after 28 years with the company.

Bakken Baledge

Groundbreaking on the upscale, 200-unit Promenade Point apartment complex at 4101 W. Huntington Place in Rogers is expected in June.

Gray Tea Leaves

Is there a political future on the horizon for Darin Gray?

Moxy Move

Tontitown creative branding agency Moxy Ox is ramping up the digital services arm of the agency with a new chief technical officer hire.

Longtime Realtor George Faucette Scales Back With Company

The co-CEO of Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney Faucette is not retiring, but confirmed he is taking a step back from his company to travel and spend more time with family.

Crystal Bridges Acquires Iconic Sculpture

Jeff Koons sold the work directly to the museum in 2013 for an undisclosed price. However, Sothebys auctioned off one of the Hanging Heart (Gold/Magenta) sculptures in November 2007 for $29 million.

Beer, Wine Available on Limited Basis at Razorback Stadium in 2014

Club seat ticket holders at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium will be able to purchase beer and wine during Razorback football games, pending approval of a license applied for by the Razorbacks’ concessionaire partner.

Report: Walmart Buys Naming Rights to AMP in Rogers

The agreement is for 10 years and $2.5 million, according to local CBS television affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5.

Condoleezza Rice to Speak at UA

Former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice will speak at the University of Arkansas on March 5, the school announced Tuesday.

Williamson Insurance sells to Inszone

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County