Analyst cuts J.B. Hunt guidance on weather disruptions
Mother Nature has not been kind this winter to many business sectors from retail to airlines, and certainty not trucking and logistics firms who lose money every day trucks and trains are idle.Analysts...
View ArticleTennessee architect picked for Crawford County jail
Crawford County Judge John Hall announced the hiring of James Langford of Collierville, Tenn.-based SouthBuilt TEAM LLC to be the architect for the county's proposed jail.The jail, which would be...
View ArticleBrandy Cox named new head of UA Alumni Association
Brandy Cox, a University of Arkansas graduate who grew up in Hot Springs Village, has been named associate vice chancellor for alumni and executive director of the Arkansas Alumni Association at the...
View ArticleMercy breaks ground on $3 million clinic in Centerton
Mercy Northwest broke ground Thursday (March 13) in Centerton on a new 7,351-square-foot clinic. The site is located on 6.2 acres of commercial frontage property on Highway 102 at 1225 E. Centerton...
View ArticleRetail sales rebound in February
American shoppers powered through the winter weather lifting retail sales in February. The gains were only fractional compared to January, but up 2.3% from a year ago, according to the National Retail...
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Mike Malone named to Arvest Bank in Fayetteville board of directors
Arvest Bank in Fayetteville is pleased to announce that Mike Malone, the President and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council, has joined the bank’s board of directors.Established in 1990, the Northwest...
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Tyson Foods names new president for its Mexican business unit
Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Rick Thomason to president and general manager of Tyson de Mexico, the company’s oldest international business. In his new role, Thomason...
View ArticleNWA GiveCamp volunteers needed
Organizers are seeking volunteers and donations to assist with GiveCamp Northwest Arkansas, a 54-hour, weekend event to assist nonprofit organizations needing the help of technology professionals.Phyl...
View ArticleWal-Mart and its foundation offer grants to grow manufacturing initiatives
Nonprofit organizations looking to help manufacturers bring back business to the U.S. or looking to help grow businesses in the U.S. can apply for grants from Wal-Mart Store, the Walmart Foundation and...
View ArticleEcclesia College, NWACC adopt transfer agreement
Officials at Ecclesia College in Springdale and NorthWest Arkansas Community College have signed an agreement that provides a seamless, personalized transfer system for NWACC students to complete their...
View ArticleThe Supply Side briefs: B&G Foods promotes Sands, General Mills gives lower...
• B&G Foods promotes Michael Sands B&G Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Michael Sands to the newly created position of executive vice president of snacks. Sands joined B&G Foods in...
View ArticleFreddy’s ready to open in Rogers, first in Arkansas
Witchita-based Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open its first Arkansas location on Tuesday (March 18) in Rogers. The quick-casual restaurant is located at 4507 W. Walnut St., in the...
View ArticleHarriman appointed to the UA Board of Trustees
Morril Harriman, a former state Senator from Van Buren and the long-time chief of staff for Gov. Mike Beebe, has been appointed by Beebe to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees.“Morril has been...
View ArticleQuiznos files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Quiznos filed bankruptcy on Friday (March 14) seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. The quick-service restaurant chain expects to continue operating in the ordinary course...
View ArticleArkansas Energy Office to help fund two more CNG stations
The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, announced Monday (March 17) a total of $800,000 in rebates will be provided to two fueling station...
View ArticleBeebe names 36 to Arkansas boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (March 17) announced the following appointments and reappointments.Chris Palmer, Little Rock, as Circuit Judge in the Third Division of the 6th Judicial District. Appointment...
View ArticleConsumers balk at Amazon Prime hike
Amazon is testing the waters for consumer loyalty with its $20 price hike to Amazon Prime. The increased subscription could add $150 million to the retailer’s bottom line according to analysts with...
View ArticleArvest Equipment Finance grows loans, leases 8.1% in 2013
Arvest Equipment Finance, a division of Arvest Bank, tallied $132.3 million in loans and leases during 2013, up 8.1% from the prior year. The equipment finance division has grown its loans and leases...
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Bentonville chef grabs national honor
One local chef is garnering national attention named among the best of the best. Matthew McClure of the Hive restaurant in Bentonville at the 21c Museum Hotel is one of the semifinalists for the 2014...
View ArticleBetsy Garrison named director of UA Environmental Sciences school
Betsy Garrison, who has held various positions at Louisiana State University since 1993, has been named director of the School of Human Environmental Sciences in the Dale Bumpers College of...
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