Tag: Industries

ADEQ offering $604,000 to cut diesel emissions

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality will accept applications for the first round of funding through Dec. 30.

Fayettevilles Georges Majestic Lounge celebrates 90 years in business

The establishment will celebrate the anniversary with several concerts New Year Eves weekend, according to a press release from venue owner Brian Crowne, also vice president of the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) in Rogers.

Retailers ready for free shipping day and last-minute shopping crunch

Now just 11 days away from Christmas, its crunch time for shoppers and retailers alike, especially those consumers seeking to finish up holiday purchases online. Free Shipping Day, slated for Friday (Dec. 16) is in its ninth year and hundreds of retailers from Cabelas to Walmart plan to take part.

Americas Car-Mart receives borrowing power boost with new loan and security agreement

Americas Car-Mart signed off on an amended lending agreement, extending its revolving credit until 2019 and increasing its total permitted borrowings by more than 15%.

Schmieding Foundation gives $1 million to Arkansas Childrens Hospital Northwest

With the gift, the hospitals occupational and physical therapy gym will be named in honor of the Schmieding Foundation. The 233,613-square-foot hospital is being built on 37 acres west of Interstate 49.

Georges hires former Tyson Foods chef David Jetter to oversee product development

David Jetter, former corporate chef for Tyson Foods, was recently hired by competitor Georges as vice president of culinary innovation and product development.

Walmart Foundation funds school trips to Amazeum with $1 million grant

Students at schools in Benton and Washington counties will be able to attend field trips at the Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville at no charge for the next three years, thanks to a more than $1 million grant from the Walmart Foundation, the Amazeum announced Thursday (Dec. 8).

Through November, NWA building permits already exceed 2015 totals

Annual construction permits are threatening to reach the $1 billion mark in Northwest Arkansas four largest cities.

Fayetteville civic, business officials seek to become Startup City of the South

Fayetteville wants to be known as the Startup City of the South, and a multipronged plan is in motion for it to build on its strengths and validate the reputation, with the help of Startup Junkie Consulting. Its part of the citys five-year economic development plan.

REAL DEALS: Simmons Bank backs Sullivan Square plans in Bentonville

Development plans include construction of a 474-unit multifamily property.

NRF projects consumer spending to rise during November, December

An increasingly strong economy and the popularity of some hot product trends are boosting holiday spending.

Kim Eskew rises from stock boy to CEO at Harps

The plan for Eskew to succeed retiring CEO Roger Collins has been in place for almost 10 years.

Local startup Good Eats Food Co. ready for business

Two longtime food industry veterans are putting their own spin on frozen vegetables.

Intellectual property issues emerging in estate planning (OPINION)

With the Frank Broyles publicity rights law enacted, its important for your estate planner to be in discussion with your intellectual property lawyer.

E-commerce in Arkansas (OPINION)

The fate of Arkansas economy is tied to the success or failure of two major retailers, and outside e-commerce disruption is one of its biggest threats.