Tag: Industries

100 Girls of Courage (OPINION)

The 100 Girls of Code movement is one part of the effort to address the lack of tech talent in the region.

Enhanced Leadership Through Applied Improvisation (OPINION)

The merging of right-brain and left-brain thinking is driving some unique development propositions.

New Hospital a Summer Highlight (EDITORS NOTE)

With a second Arkansas Childrens Hospital campus in our corner of the state the landscape of pediatric patient care will change.

Mountain Home Investor Claims Simmons Suites For $4.65M

Magness Hospitality, through its AM&M Hotel LLC, recently purchased the four-story hotel near the exit at the junction of Interstate 49 and Highway 72.

ACH Leader Has Unique View of Springdale Campus

A planned Northwest Arkansas campus has given Marcy Doderer, president and CEO of Arkansas Childrens Hospital, the unique opportunity to build a hospital from the ground up.

Romine Engineers Computers, The Good Life in Fayetteville

Matt Romine cofounded IFWorld Inc. in 1994, and is still plying his trade 21 years later.

Retailers Adjust Efforts to Entice School Shoppers

Walmart is paying attention to big data about back-to-school shoppers, and is shifting its offerings along with consumer trends.

Labeling Issues Making Headlines

Walmart declared an increased commitment to labeling compliance after Whole Foods came under fire for overcharging customers.

Jet.com Takes Off: What Does This Mean for Retail?

The New Jersey-based startup faces some obstacles to fulfilling its promise to disrupt the retail industry.

Tapping Into Areas Talent Pool a Benefit For All Companies (OPINION)

Collaboration between the new and established companies in Northwest Arkansas will require communication, courage and vision, but the rewards will be sustained economic growth for decades to come.

Stuttgart Lender To Acquire The Bank of Fayetteville

Farmers & Merchants Bank CEO: Entering the Northwest Arkansas market will provide the opportunity to diversify.

MercuryGate CEO Questions Timing of J.B. Hunt Lawsuit

J.B. Hunt is suing the North Carolina-based vendor for $3.08 million for useless software.

NWA Free Health Clinic is Now WelcomeHealth

The new name better reflects the nonprofit clinics mission, says the director.

Eco-Tech Converts Walmart Waste into Products, Jobs at New Plant

The company recently opened a 130,000-SF facility in east Springdale.

United Way Warehouse Distributes Record Volume

The Lowell-based Gift in Kind Warehouse distributed $23.7 million worth of product to those in need during the fiscal year that ended in June.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Announces Partnership With 8th & Walton

Starting with the current issue, 8th & Walton will contribute coverage and be an additional resource to the Business Journal in reporting news of interest from the retail and supplier industry.