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United We Brand: How Stone Ward Helped Northwest Arkansas Name Its Soccer ClubLock Icon

When Brett Parker learned that two entrepreneurs were introducing a United Soccer League pro team in northwest Arkansas, the pitch came to him immediately.

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Progressive Health Expands Reach With Management Deal for Hope HospitalLock Icon

The hospital was recently acquired by Pafford Medical Services and renamed Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

Sevier County Medical Center Regroups in Face of Unexpected DebtLock Icon

Sevier County Medical Center, Arkansas’ newest hospital, is battling to find fiscal equilibrium in its second calendar year of operation.

From Crisis to Comeback: Helena’s Hospital Nears Profitability After Rural Emergency DesignationLock Icon

Helena Regional Medical Center was losing $8 million per year before it was purchased by Progressive Health Group of Oxford, Mississippi, in January.

Legal / Manufacturing / Public Companies

Nucor Corp. Sues Paragon Industries for $32MLock Icon

Nucor Corp. recently sued one of its customers over allegations the client hadn’t paid for supplies it ordered and received. read more >

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Health Care

Sevier County Medical Handles Crises and New LifeLock Icon

The air evacuation service at Sevier County Medical Center was especially busy with three helicopters in action one hectic day in early summer. read more >

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Health Care / Legal

Medical Supply Company Files Lawsuit After Employee’s DepartureLock Icon

A medical supply company has accused its former account executive who served northwest Arkansas of using confidential information to woo his previous customers to his new employer. McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., […] read more >

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Manufacturing / Restaurants & Food

Scott Ford: Plans in Place for Growth at Westrock in ConwayLock Icon

Westrock Coffee Co.’s Conway production facility isn’t up and running yet, but its CEO is already planning for growth. Scott Ford was the featured speaker at the Little Rock Regional […] read more >

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Business Services / Real Estate / Retail

Food Distribution Sale Registers $13 Million (Real Deals)

4901 Asher Owner LLC, an affiliate of New York’s Box Equities, bought its namesake address from QFI-Little Rock AR LLC, an affiliate of Performance Food Group of Richmond, Virginia. read more >

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Business Services / Real Estate / Retail

Food Distribution Sale Registers $13 Million (Real Deals)

4901 Asher Owner LLC, an affiliate of New York’s Box Equities, bought its namesake address from QFI-Little Rock AR LLC, an affiliate of Performance Food Group of Richmond, Virginia. read more >

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Construction / Education / Health Care

NWA Leaders Seek to Boost Local Workforce

Several nonprofits and schools are working to recruit and train local students with the hopes of helping them build a career. read more >

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Education / Energy

Shine Solar Adds School On the Job

With a $250,000 investment, Shine set up its own electrical school with video and conferencing equipment so employees could attend virtually. read more >

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Construction / Real Estate

Riverdale Industrial Building Sells for $7.5M

Dake OK LLC, led by Merritt Dake purchased the 69,609-SF industrial flex building on the northern end of the 2201 Brookwood Drive project. read more >

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Jack Ladyman Announces Run for Speaker of Arkansas House

The Republican from Jonesboro announced his candidacy for the position, joining what looks to be a crowded race for the job, which will be decided at the end of the 2024 legislative session. read more >

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Technology & Telecom Zenwork of Fayetteville Sues Social Security Administration Over E-Filing Suspension
Retail Walmart to Unveil New 350-Acre Headquarters in Bentonville
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Energy $225M Federal Grant Closes for Building Arkansas Lithium Plant
A Standard Lithium employee at its demonstration plant in El Dorado. [Madison Ogle] ]
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Transportation Northwest Arkansas Gets $25M Grant for Highway 112 Improvements