Harry Robinson Buick GMC receives three annual awards
Harry Robinson Buick GMC has received a 2015 DealerRater Dealer of the Year award, a 2015 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award and a Women’s Choice Award from WomenCertified.The Dealer of the Year...
View ArticleNational firms buy the Ranch at Pinnacle Point in Rogers
Balfour Beatty Communities and Block Multifamily Group have acquired the Ranch at Pinnacle Point, a 392-unit multifamily community built in 2007 in northwest Rogers. In this joint venture, Balfour...
View ArticleUAFS, UA System grants emeritus status to Mark Horn
The University of Arkansas System bestowed the title of vice chancellor emeritus to Mark Horn of Fort Smith during a University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Board of Visitors meeting held on UAFS campus...
View ArticleNWACC offers monthly culinary classes
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will offer the first of several monthly culinary personal enrichment classes to the public. In a partnership with NWACC Workforce Development, the college is...
View ArticleArvest promotes Don Walker to regional position
Arvest has promoted Don Walker to regional executive allowing him to assist a group of Arvest banks throughout Arkansas. In this role he will work with management teams and boards of directors in...
View ArticleWal-Mart, Tyson Foods make Fortune’s 'Most Admired' list
The corporations deemed to be “Most Admired” by Fortune Magazine this year included two locally-based companies – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Tyson Foods.Wal-Mart ranked No. 38 on the list cracking the...
View ArticleWomen’s ‘Power of the Purse’ luncheon to honor local entrepreneur
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas will recognize Joan Johnson, co-founder and president of Fayetteville-based White River Hardwood as the 2015 Woman Business Leader at its third annual Power of the...
View ArticleArvest Springdale announces two employee moves
Arvest Bank Springdale announced two employment changes as Randall Harriman joins the company as a private banking advisor and Andrea Kennedy is promoted to commercial banker.Harriman has more than 14...
View ArticleWal-Mart, Walmart Foundation provide $16 million in grants to enhance retail...
Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation announced Thursday (Feb. 26) the initial investment of $16 million to seven national nonprofit organizations. This is the first part of the recently announced...
View ArticleNew manager named for Cherokee Casino & Hotel in Roland
Cherokee Nation Entertainment officials have named Chad McReynolds as the new general manager of Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland.McReynolds, a Cherokee Nation citizen, brings more than 20 years of...
View ArticleRogers-Lowell Chamber braves cold weather to hold banquet
Editor's Note: The City Wire staff was unable to attend the banquet due to inclement weather conditions but the Chamber staff sent information about the awards and highlights from the past year.Awards,...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for the Illinois River Watershed riparian project
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership will plant native trees along creeks and streams in the Illinois River Watershed of Northwest Arkansas as part of its annual riparian project slated for 9 a.m....
View ArticleSparks moves Central Mall clinic to new location
Sparks’ Central Mall clinic has moved to 5428 Ellsworth Road, which is just across Waldron Road from Central Mall. The clinic opened Monday (March 2).Drs. Lamar Kyle, Karen Merle, Von Phomakay, and Roy...
View ArticleAmazon could be first U.S. retailer shipping to Cuba
Early indications from inside Cuba show Amazon could beat other retailers like Wal-Mart into this untapped market.While there is plenty of speculation that Wal-Mart executives in Bentonville are...
View ArticleGlucose Health to relocate corporate office to Bentonville
Nutraceutical maker Glucose Health announced plans to relocate its small corporate office from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Bentonville near its manufacturing, sales and marketing operations. The new...
View ArticleStudents honored for career, technical education achievements
Leaders from a recognition program saluting achievement in career and technical education presented honors to several Northwest Arkansas high school students on Feb. 26.Five students were honored as...
View ArticleBlueInGreen signs agreements for more representation in Texas, Virginia
Fayetteville-based BlueInGreen announced two signed agreements with partners to strengthen its representation in two states— HRM Environmental in Texas and Kappe Associates Inc. in Virginia.Texas and...
View ArticleWalton Family Foundation gives $5 million toward Walton Arts Center expansion
The $23 million expansion of the Walton Arts Center in downtown Fayetteville got a booster shot from the Walton Family Foundation who pledged a $5 million challenge grant in support of the project.The...
View ArticleCJRW announces staff changes, new titles
Little Rock-based CJRW announced Wednesday (March 4) that Brian Kratkiewicz has been named senior vice president and director of account services, and Zack Hill has been named vice president and...
View ArticleHutchinson announces appointments to state boards and commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday (March 5) announced the following appointments: Janet Moore, Hot Springs, to Chair the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2017. Replaces...
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