AEDC unveils website to promote ‘large acreage’ sites
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) on Monday (Nov. 25) announced a new initiative to better position Arkansas to compete for projects requiring large acreage. Those locations worthy of...
View ArticleField Agent makes strategic acquisition of CORE4 Research
Field Agent Inc., a local firm focusing on crowdsource marketing research, said it has acquired CORE4 Research LLC of Fayetteville, for an undisclosed sum.CORE4 Research will be integrated under Field...
View ArticleNWA Council notes military impact on the regional economy
The U.S. military’s impact on Northwest Arkansas exceeds $150 million annually, according to a report issued Tuesday (Nov. 26) from the Northwest Arkansas Council.“The Military in Northwest Arkansas”...
View ArticleTesco's Fresh & Easy sold to Yucaipa
Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Cos. is now the owner of 150 Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market stores auctioned off in bankruptcy court. The California-based grocery was owned by British retailer Tesco, who...
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NWACC legal coordinator elected to national board
Mary Hatfield Lowe was elected to the board of directors of the American Association for Paralegal Education at the annual conference in Phoenix on Nov. 8. Lowe is the coordinator for NorthWest...
View ArticleHorn receives Lifetime Membership Award
Mark Horn, vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, has been recognized by the Arkansas Association of College and University Business Officers.Horn was...
View Article$3 million gift creates endowed UA engineering chair
University of Arkansas alumnus Kevin Brown and his wife, Marie, have created an endowed department head chair within the College of Engineering thanks to a $3 million gift.The Kevin W. and Marie L....
View ArticleGarner new Fayetteville planning director
Andrew Garner is the new city of Fayetteville planning director. He served as senior planner for the city since 2005.“I am excited about the opportunity the City Planning Director position provides in...
View ArticleVan Buren mayor presents $12.071 million 2014 budget
Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman presented the city council a $12.071 million FY 14 budget at a special meeting Monday (Dec. 2).The budget is an increase of more than $200,000 over the FY13 budget and...
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O’Daniel named USA Truck director of procurement
Lance O’Daniel has been hired as director of procurement and sustainability at Van Buren-based USA Truck Inc.The appointment represents a homecoming for O’Daniel, who began his career with USA Truck in...
View ArticleTyson Foods again cited by OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited Tyson Foods for four workplace violations in its Hutchison, Kan., facility following a June 17 accident. The meat giant faces...
View ArticleUAFS vice chancellor named director of Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
Dr. Marta Loyd, vice chancellor for university advancement at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, has resigned her UAFS job to accept a position as executive director of the Winthrop Rockefeller...
View ArticleHP to return 200 jobs to Conway operation
Less than six months after around 500 layoffs at their Conway facility, Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday (Dec. 18) announced plans to establish a “regional industry development center” that would add...
View ArticleRace for the Cure tags McMillon as honorary chair
The Komen Ozark Affiliate announced Shelley McMillon, wife of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s CEO-elect Doug McMillon, will be the honorary chair for the 2014 Annual Komen Ozark Race for the Cure on April 26,...
View ArticleBeebe appoints 24 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (Dec. 19) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Terrie Baker, Sherwood, reappointed to the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board. Appointment...
View ArticleUnion withdraws petition for election at OK Foods
Officials with Fort Smith-based OK Foods announced Thursday (Dec. 19) the withdrawal by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) of its petition for a union representation election filed...
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OG&E planning new headquarters in downtown Oklahoma City
A new high-rise building in Oklahoma City is likely to result in a higher utility bill for some Arkansas utility customers.Oklahoma Gas and Electric confirmed reports that the company would abandon its...
View ArticleNWA StartUp Cup announces 2013 winners
The NWA StartUp Cup announced its 2013 winners during a celebration held Thursday morning (Dec. 19) at the Bentonville Public Library. The three finalists come from a list of more than 30...
View ArticleMore Warhol pieces coming to Crystal Bridges
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced Friday (Dec. 20) a series of new acquisitions of works by artist Andy Warhol that includes two gifts and a recent purchase. Warhol’s Coca Cola, which...
View ArticleLackie named vice chancellor for university relations at UAFS
Dr. Mary Lackie has been named the vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Arkansas, and will begin the job in February.She replaces Dr. Marta Loyd, who announced her resignation...
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