Tag: Industries

New Recycling Plant Creates 350 Jobs

NextLife Asset Recovery Services invested more than $10 million in its Rogers headquarters and processing facility.

UA Program Replicates Industry Workplace in Academic Environment

More than 140 students have graduated during 15-year span.

Child Protection Center Receives Major Gifts

Funding includes a donation of $1.3 million from Melba Shewmaker.

PAM Swings to $880,907 Profit for Third Quarter

Company president notes firm’s ‘milestone.’

Education Leaders Organize Inaugural Summit

Dr. Tom Kimbrell, the Arkansas Education Commissioner, will be among the presenters Thursday at the inaugural Northwest Arkansas Graduation-for-All Summit at the Jones Center for Families.

Child Protection Training Center Receives Major Gifts

Donations to the center on the NWACC campus include $1.3 million from Melba Shewmaker.

Jeff Hankins Resigns As President, Publisher of Arkansas Business Publishing Group

Olivia Farrell, chairman and CEO of Arkansas Business Publishing Group of Little Rock, announced today that Jeff Hankins, president and publisher, has submitted his resignation.

New Recycling Plant in Rogers Creates 350 Jobs

NextLife Asset Recovery Services invested more than $10 million in its Rogers headquarters and processing facility.

Wal-Mart Wins Class-Action Battle in Texas Lawsuit

A federal judge has ruled the complaint claiming bias against female workers was filed too late.

State Going Forward With PACE Financing Bill in 2013

Supporters say job creation is among the benefits of new legislation.

Western District Bolstered by Addition of Five New Attorneys

Eldridge announces new hires, most of which will join Fort Smith office.

Majoring in Sustainability

John Brown University heads this year’s list of Greenest Office winners.

The Greening of John Brown University

Siloam Springs school becomes state’s first zero-landfill institution.

Greenway Sprouts from Regional Vision

Massive trail project expected to bring economic benefits.

Judges Give a Nod to Best of the Rest

A bevy of local businesses continue to invest in sustainable practices.

Summit to Explore Sustainability as Economic Development Tool

Event is the brainchild of UA’s Applied Sustainability Center.

UAFS Student Housing Wins LEED Certification

Project takes concept of stewardship from the classroom into everyday life.

No Deal in Proposed Decatur State Bank Sale

Mathias Bancshares Inc. won’t take over as expected.

The Harvest Group Earns Employment Practices Praise

Arkansas Psychological Association lauds firm’s commitment to work-life balance and employee involvement, among other things.

KHBS/KHOG-TV Launches Weekend Morning Newscasts

New shows are a market first.