by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
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.
Tag: Industries
by - December 15, 2016 3:59 pm
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.
by - December 14, 2016 2:56 pm
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.
by - December 14, 2016 8:05 am
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%.
by - December 13, 2016 4:39 pm
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.
by - December 13, 2016 9:31 am
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.
by - December 9, 2016 8:41 am
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).
by - December 8, 2016 3:13 pm
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.
by - December 6, 2016 7:56 am
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.
by - December 5, 2016 12:01 am
REAL DEALS: Simmons Bank backs Sullivan Square plans in Bentonville
Development plans include construction of a 474-unit multifamily property.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
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.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
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.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
Local startup Good Eats Food Co. ready for business
Two longtime food industry veterans are putting their own spin on frozen vegetables.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
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.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
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.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
The Nature Conservancy buys land in Buffalo River watershed
Nonprofit paid $700,000 for 1,425 forested acres along Big Creek in Newton County
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
SUPPLY SIDE: Skosay aims to bridge gap between brands, consumers
The Fayetteville-based startup helps consumer product companies track who gets their samples and understand their reactions.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
SUPPLY SIDE: Holiday promotions raise risk for post-audit claims against suppliers
Lowered prices can present payment conflict between retailers and suppliers.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
SUPPLY SIDE: Soft drinks companies invest in healthier beverages, Black Friday success at Walmart
PepsiCo will acquire sparkling probiotic drink maker KeVita, in a deal reported to total about $200 million.
by - December 5, 2016 12:00 am
Eaves returns home to be closer to family
Tracey Eaves, partner of American Business Appraisers, moved back to New Mexico in 2013, after living in Fayetteville for about 10 years.