Tag: NWABJ

FFO Moving Headquarters to Fort Smith

Furniture Factory Outlet LLC announced on July 7 it is moving its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations to Fort Smith, at the former Whirlpool distribution center.

Cree Inc. Acquires Fayettevilles APEI

Cree Inc., headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, has closed on a deal to acquire Arkansas Power Electronics Inc., (APEI) the largest company affiliated with the University of Arkansas Arkansas Research and Technology Park.

New Chapter At Saatchi X

Jessica Hendrix, is the new president, USA, of Saatchi & Saatchi X in Springdale, succeeding industry veteran Dina Howell, who retired as worldwide CEO on July 1.

Fort Smith Development Has Turned The Corner

Garrison Avenue and Chaffee Crossing anchor the economic recovery and anticipated transformation that could end up defining the city for years to come.

Dunn, On Riding Herd Over U.S. Marshals Project

: Jim Dunn, president and CEO of the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, says the effort to attract, fund, build and operate the museum is a noble cause.

Refocused Efforts (OPINION)

The Staffing Association of Arkansas recently rebranded itself, with a new mission statement that emphasizes the staffing industrys impact on the economy as a whole.

A New Introduction (EDITORS NOTE)

In this era of instant news and social media, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has decided to publish the names of the 2015 Forty Under 40 class in this edition, ahead of the annual Forty Under 40 issue, set for Aug. 17.

Mathias Makes Move on Highfill Land for $4.45M

Sam Mathias of Springdale recently closed on the 1,085-acre property, just west of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

Fort Smith Finance Director Retiring After 35 Years

Kara Bushkuhl has led the citys finance department since Oct. 6, 1980.

Silk Screening, Masons Enough for Patrick Carr

Owner of Broadway Screen Printing and Embroidery, Patrick Carr, has doubled the companys business since buying it 10 years ago.

Companies Donate $250K for Fort Smith Chamber Remodel

Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tim Allen sold naming rights to each room in the building to fund the project.

Suit Claims Contractor Not Paid For Chaffee Crossing Work

Fort Smith contractor Bryan Goodwin, owner or Goodwin & Goodwin Inc., is suing for about $1.48 million in damages from a host of defendants, including the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority.

Former Saatchi X CEO Howell Supports Female Leadership With 30 Percent Coalition

Former Saatchi & Saatchi X CEO Dina Howell believes there should be more women in senior leadership roles.

Fort Smith Billed $500K for Trolley Accident

While the driver was cited for failure to yield with injury, some details indicate the driver might not have been at fault.

Rebel Controversy Could Have Lasting Impact

A recent decision to pull the Southside High School fight song, Dixie, and change its mascot from the Rebels could leave a bad taste in some voters mouths.