Rockefeller gift to support lecture series for U.S. Marshals Museum
The U.S. Marshals Museum has received a $100,000 gift from Mrs. Lisenne Rockefeller, wife of the late Lieutenant Governor, to fund the Winthrop Paul Rockefeller Distinguished Lecture Series.The...
View ArticleFormer Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner found guilty on all 14 counts
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerFormer Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner was found guilty on all 14 counts of bribery and extortion she was facing from federal prosecutors.Shoffner,...
View ArticleUA professor to discuss Syrian upheaval at NWACC
Dr. Mounir Farah from the University of Arkansas will present a lecture titled “The Hidden Factors in the Syrian Upheaval” on Thursday (March 13) in room 108 of the student center on NorthWest Arkansas...
View ArticleCaseStack expands its Wal-Mart consolidation program
Fayetteville-based CaseStack announced Wednesday (March 12) that its Atlanta, Ga., facility has expanded its Wal-Mart consolidation program in the southeast region to include all 42 of the retail...
View ArticleAlice Walton named Arkansas Tourism Person of the Year
The annual Henry Awards Banquet took place on Tuesday (March 11) during the 40th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference was March 9-11 in Rogers.Highlighting the awards...
View ArticleTyson CEO expects soaring meat prices, record profits
Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith took a seat on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” segment Wednesday (March 12) to discuss food inflation and any potential impact on the meat giant’s profits going forward. Company...
View ArticleUAFS Provost Wallace named chancellor at Indiana University Southeast
Dr. Ray Wallace, provost and senior vice chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, will assume his new position as chancellor at Indiana University Southeast on July 1.Indiana University...
View ArticleAnalyst 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...
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