Tag: NWABJ

BlueInGreen Refreshes Branding

The water treatment company unveiled a new logo and a new website.

Business Journal Hires Two Brand Strategists

Lauren Reynolds and Gracie Lundstrum joined the company April 13 and May 18, respectively.

Arkansans Are Buying, Paying Down Debt

The Spring 2015 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey shows Arkansans are making major purchases and paying bills.

Prominent Attorney and Civic Leader Buddy Sutton Dies at 84

William H. Buddy Sutton, long-time partner in the Little Rock-based law firm Friday, Eldredge & Clark, and a well-known figure in Arkansas legal, business and civic communities for decades, passed away Thursday morning.

Ozark Beer Co. of Rogers Ups Capacity

To meet demand, Ozark Beer Co. has added three 30-barrel tanks.

Arvest Bank, Salvation Army Unite for School Supplies, Food Drive

Through the month of July, customers can donate school supplies, food and cash at any location in Fayetteville and the location in Elkins.

Walton-Linked Food Hub Gobbles Up Bentonville Property For $6M

Food Hub LLC has closed on a deal to acquire income-producing property on the edge of the Market District at 700-702 S.E. 5th St.

Pace Industries, Port City Group Agree to Blockbuster Merger

Fayetteville-based Pace Industries merged with Port City Group to form one of North Americas largest die casting companies.

Rogers Little Theater Renamed, Ahead of 30th Season

Rogers Little Theater is now the Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory, the organization announced on June 30.

Ellen Brune Named Finalist for Cartier Award

The founder of Boston Mountain Biotech in Fayetteville is one of 18 women in the world who have been selected as finalists for the Cartier Womens Initiative Awards.

Walmart Removing Confederate Flag Items From Stores, Online

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is removing any items from its store shelves and website that feature the Confederate flag.

Country Outfitter Turnaround Chronicled By Online Site Racked

The cowboy boot and apparel startup in Fayetteville that sells a variety of brands was, in fact, failing in 2012, but turned around its business by taking over Facebook.

NWABJ Launches C-Suite Awards, Seeks Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is launching a new awards program to honor outstanding executives in the C-suite.

Friday Night Thrills Pay Off

Families turn out for the fun of First Friday, but the monthly festival also drives business development in downtown Bentonville.

Commercial Agents Poised for Land Rush, Growth in Johnson

Squeezed from the top and from the bottom, the city of Johnson might just do what real estate agents want it to do explode in a land rush along Johnson Mill Road and Main Drive.

From Doom to Boom: Whans LPGA is Rolling

As commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, Mike Whan has guided the tour back to respectability and into the best shape it has ever been.

The LPGA Experience (EDITOR’S NOTE)

The Ladies Professional Golf Association pro-am is one of the more memorable rounds an amateur will ever play.

Millennial: Its a Choice (OPINION)

New York Times bestselling author Louis Patler says a core value of mastery is what distinguishes those of the Millennial generation.

Access and Affordability Are At Odds With The ACA (OPINION)

Data show that access to health insurance has been improved by the Affordable Care Act, but not that the law has had a long-term positive impact on reducing health care costs.

Massachusetts REIT Collects Culpepper For $31.2M

Senior Housing Properties Trust bought two Culpepper Place senior assisted living facilities in Springdale and Fayetteville.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Charter school progress, and ‘Serious Fiber’ in downtown Fort Smith

Harps, NationsBenefits partner to expand access to benefits card

Walmart leaders note company history, push AI adoption

ArcBest raises its guidance for the second quarter