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Finley Vinson, director of the Conway Street & Engineering Department, stands at the city’s newest roundabout, at the intersection of College Avenue and Salem Road.

With Conway Leading the Way, Roundabouts Gain Acceptance in Arkansas

Finley Vinson has advice for city officials considering installing their first roundabout: Find the city’s worst intersection, the one everyone hates, the one that can only be improved. Put the roundabout there.

by Jan Cottingham - July 2, 2018, 12:00am

Bond Ratings Reflect Battle of Conway Hospitals

June 25, 2018, 12:00am

There were no blaring headlines, but two recent shifts in bond ratings offer a glimpse into how the hospital competition is playing out in Conway between Baptist Health and Conway Regional Health System.

Molex Opens Design Center in Conway

June 19, 2018, 1:32pm

Molex of Lisle, Illinois, announced last week the opening of a new design center in Conway that will employ more than 100 engineering and technical workers.

$1M Renovation Of CARTI Clinic in Conway is Underway

June 12, 2018, 4:07pm

A rendering of the new chemotherapy infusion center planned for the CARTI Radiation Oncology center in Conway.

The CARTI Radiation Oncology facility at 2605 College Ave. in Conway is being renovated for $1 million to maximize efficiency and patient access.

Metroplan Report Finds People Live Where They Work

Metroplan on Thursday released its 2017 Demographic Review and Outlook, noting demographic trends for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - July 13, 2017, 9:39am

Outlook Conway, presented by the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, examines local economic trends. The event included panel discussions featuring leaders in real estate, energy and health care.

Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Jobs Mix Keeps Unemployment Low in Faulkner County

The decline of the Fayetteville Shale cost jobs in Faulkner County, but a diverse economy led by sales, office and administrative professions continued to keep the unemployment rate near historic lows. read more >

by Lance Turner - May 16, 2017, 1:43pm

Manufacturing

Conway Machine Signs $500K Distribution Agreement

Conway Machine Inc. of Conway announced on Monday an agreement worth about $500,000 with Mexico City-based Plecamer for exclusive distribution of its products in Mexico. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 26, 2017, 10:43am

Energy / Government & Politics

Conway Corp Names Bret Carroll CEO

Conway Corp announces Bret Carroll as its new CEO. He will replace Richard Arnold, who will retire May 31. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - March 30, 2017, 10:42am

Real Estate / Retail

Urban Air Trampoline Park, Bargain Hunt Store Coming Soon to Conway

Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park and Bargain Hunt will open their first locations in Arkansas at the Conway Towne Center on Skyline Drive. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 17, 2017, 9:48am

Media & Marketing / Tourism

Conway’s 501 LIFE Circles World from Namesake Area Code

Even after eight years and 100 issues, Sonja Keith and Donna Spears don’t completely feel that they own 501 LIFE. read more >

by Kyle Massey - August 22, 2016, 12:00am

From left, Chris Coffman, director of Insight Enterprises Inc.'s Conway facility; Insight U.S. President Steve Dodenhoff, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Conway Mayor Tab Townsell cut a ribbon Tuesday to announce the company's moving in to share the building at 355 Ledgelawn Drive with Hewlett-Packard Enterprises, which transferred 175 of its employees to Insight.

Business Services / Public Companies

Insight Enterprises Takes on HPE Employees in Conway

Insight Enterprises Inc. of Tempe, Arizona, says it has hired 175 Hewlett Packard Enterprise employees and set up shop with HPE in the Meadows Office and Technology Park in Conway. read more >

by - August 2, 2016, 11:48am

The Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway will open in September.

Construction / Health Care

Baptist Health Sets Opening In Conway

The $150 million Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway will start taking its first patients at 7 a.m. on Sept. 16. read more >

by Mark Friedman - July 25, 2016, 12:00am

Construction / Real Estate / Transportation

Real Estate, Infrastructure Continue Growth, Improvement in Conway

Millions of dollars have been invested in improving Conway infrastructure and adding retail destinations to the growing city and, according to panelists at the first Outlook Conway conference on Tuesday, the development isn't slowing. read more >

by Alexis Crowe - May 17, 2016, 4:43pm

Brad Lacy, President and CEO of Conway Area Chamber of Commerce

Business Services / Government & Politics

In Conway, Leaders Find Education at Root of Economic Growth

A skilled, educated workforce is key to attracting and growing business in a particular region. That was the message repeated by economic developers during a panel at Outlook Conway, an economic development conference examining various industries in the north metro region. read more >

by Alexis Crowe - May 17, 2016, 2:09pm

Education

Hendrix College Creates Position to Focus on Diversity, Inclusion

Hendrix College education professor Dionne B. Jackson will become the college’s first vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer beginning July 1. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - February 3, 2016, 10:53am

Restaurants & Food / Small Business

Update: Ed’s Custom Bakery Says It Will Reopen in Conway

Ed’s Custom Bakery, a longtime and popular bakery in Conway, has shut its doors but will reopen next week under new management. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - February 2, 2016, 11:44am

Banking & Finance / Investments / Public Companies

Home BancShares 4Q Net Income Up 25 Percent

Home BancShares Inc. of Conway on Thursday announced fourth-quarter net income of $37.4 million, up 25 percent from the same quarter last year and its 19th straight quarter of record profit. read more >

by Alexis Crowe - January 21, 2016, 9:30am

Banking & Finance / Education / Investments

Crews’ Derek Whitehead Moves to Conway

Derek Whitehead has been named account executive in the Conway office of Crews & Associates of Little Rock. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 18, 2016, 12:00am

Education

UCA President Tom Courtway to Step Down, Return to Teaching

University of Central Arkansas President Tom Courtway is looking to step down before the end of his current contract and return to teaching in the UCA College of Business, university officials said Friday. The university's board said it will begin discussing the process of a presidential search in the spring. read more >

by Alexis Crowe - December 11, 2015, 1:45pm

UCA President Tom Courtway and Conway Corp CEO Richard Arnold at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon in Little Rock.

Nonprofits

Conway Corp. Honored for Philanthropy

Arkansas’ chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals named Conway Corp as its Outstanding Corporation at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon in Little Rock Thursday. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 20, 2015, 11:06am

Conway's first Sam's Club is planned for the shaded parcel above.

Manufacturing / Real Estate / Retail

Future Sam’s Club Spot in Conway Sells for $4M

Two commercial tracts in Conway and a residence in western Saline County provide our trio of million-dollar transactions. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - September 28, 2015, 12:00am

Media & Marketing

Log Cabin Democrat Changes Won’t Reduce Staff Numbers

The recent departure of the assistant managing editor of the Log Cabin Democrat apparently won’t result in a shrinking newsroom. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - August 10, 2015, 12:00am

Government & Politics

Windstream Gets $13M to Expand Rural Broadband in Arkansas

Windstream Communications Inc. will receive about $13.2 million in annual payments from the FCC's Connect America Fund to support broadband in rural Arkansas. read more >

by Lance Turner - August 5, 2015, 2:16pm

Business Services / Media & Marketing / Small Business

Citing Demand, Metova Plans 100 New Jobs in Conway

Mobile app development firm Metova, which opened an RFID operations center in downtown Conway earlier this year, has announced expansion plans. read more >

by Mark Carter - July 30, 2015, 10:47am

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