Architecture
Crystal Bridges Expansion Moves Toward Finish Line
The 114,056-SF expansion is two-thirds complete, adding exhibition, education and community spaces. Set for completion in 2026, it aims to enhance art displays and public engagement.
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Rogers’ new Unified Development Code aims to reduce sprawl, streamline development, and transform the city into a connected, sustainable “vertical city” downtown.
Increasing Arkansas’ engineering workforce is critical for economic success.
Paul Phillips Appointed Federal Programs Director at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Mover & Shakers)
In this role, Phillips will spearhead business development efforts in the federal sector, focusing on strategic marketing initiatives.
Jentry Jones Hired as Senior VP at Generations Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Jones has been hired as senior vice president, senior business development officer at Generations Bank of Rogers. read more >
John Brown University Announces Promotions in Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
Jim Krall has been promoted to senior vice president for university advancement at John Brown University in Siloam Springs. Kim Hadley has been promoted from vice president to executive vice president at JBU. read more >
Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners Announces New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
Brad Freeman has been hired as managing director of property management and Sara Whitlock has been hired as director of lease administration. read more >
Arvest Bank Promotes Keith Bowles to Sales Manager for Benton County (Movers & Shakers)
Bowles replaces Amy Morbeck, who was promoted to chief product and innovation officer in June. read more >
Student Housing Site Sells for $8.25M (NWA Real Deals)
Trinitas Ventures, a real estate development company in Lafayette, Indiana, bought the 2-acre site in downtown Fayetteville. read more >
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2 Promoted at Allen Engineering Corp. (Movers & Shakers)
Shannon Powers has been promoted to the director of finance and administration, and Marcus Jarrett has been promoted to director of engineering and product development. read more >
Bentonville’s HFA Has Blueprints For Fun
The architecture and engineering firm takes a unique approach with its hospitality and entertainment clients. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Henderson Engineers Hires Taisiia Walker as Mechanical Designer (Movers & Shakers)
Walker’s role is focused on designing mechanical building systems, preparing technical documents and performing engineering calculations for distribution centers across North America. read more >
Heartland Forward Names J.T. Geren as New Director of Strategic Communications (Movers & Shakers)
Geren previously led communications and marketing for Runway Group, a Bentonville-based holding company for Tom Walton and Steuart Walton’s investments in outdoor recreation, hospitality, aviation and real estate. read more >
Steven Baker Named Hospitality Lead at HFA
Baker has been with HFA for more than a decade, developing and managing teams serving restaurant and hospitality clients. read more >
Crist Engineers Announces New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
Crist Engineers hired Christian Turner and Spencer Thompson , while Patrick Bennett received his associate of applied science surveying degree. read more >
Hosto & Buchan Announces 2 New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
Joshua Jackson & Kellie Loftis have been hired as associate attorneys. read more >
2 Hired at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Movers & Shakers)
Brian Anderson & Jacinda “JJ” Isbell were announced as new hires. read more >
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith’s $186M Expansion to Open in 2025
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith recently held a topping-out ceremony for its emergency room and intensive care expansion project, a project whose costs have grown by $24 million. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Monument to Survival: Blytheville Museum to Tell Cold War’s Story
Blytheville Air Force Base was a key Cold War nuclear launch facility for more than 30 years. The city will soon be home to the National Cold War Center, a $40 million project which could open as soon as 2027.
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by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Women in Agriculture Names Jeanie Rowbotham the 2024 Arkansas Ag Woman of the Year (Movers & Shakers)
She is a 4-H extension agent in Johnson County with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. read more >
$60M Luxury Student Housing Project Planned for Fayetteville
A resort-style pool, fitness room, pickleball and bocce ball courts are among the amenities planned for an off-campus student housing project in Fayetteville called Axis. read more >
$318M Makeover of Arkansas Children’s Campuses Set to Start This Month
The goals of the project include improving access to the campuses and the on-campus experience at the hospitals. The project also prepares the campuses to treat the sickest children. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Rob Guthrie Named CEO of Bernhard (Super Mover)
He previously served as chief development officer for the firm. read more >
Working to Improve Child Care in Arkansas (Angela Duran Commentary)
Arkansas businesses have a role to play in ensuring every child reaches its full potential. read more >
by Angela Duran -
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