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Crystal Bridges Expansion Puts Bentonville in Global Arts ConversationLock Icon

The expansion at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has drawn the eye of several notable publications.

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Rogers Condo Complex Sells for $14.85 Million (NW Real Deals)Lock Icon

A condo complex, car wash and restaurant are just some of this week’s NW Real Deals

Specialized Real Estate Group CEO Jeremy Hudson Talks Housing, Hotels and Growth

His Fayetteville firm focuses on “infill development” rather than building on undeveloped land on the outskirts of cities.

Rhett Stover Named President of Mercy Northwest Arkansas Communities of Rogers (Super Mover)

Rhett Stover, recently named the new president of Mercy Northwest Arkansas Communities, is set to lead operations and strategy for Mercy’s hospitals in the area in addition to collaborating with the Alice L. Walton Foundation and the Heartland Whole Health Institute.

Construction / Industry / Real Estate

$500M Highway 112 Expansion Begins in Northwest Arkansas

Once the project is completed, the highway is expected to be able to handle more than 30,000 vehicles daily. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Industry / Public Companies

Judy McReynolds’ 16-Year Leadership Journey at ArcBestLock Icon

ArcBest's retiring CEO guided the company through the Great Recession, rebranded it and expanded logistics services, earning industry acclaim and a place in the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. read more >

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Industry / Nonprofits / Tourism

Bentonville’s Best Friends Center Becomes a National Pilot for Modern ShelteringLock Icon

The project, completed in 2023, was a $19.8 million endeavor to create a community hub for pet adoption, vital veterinary services and animal-based events. read more >

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Industry / Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

From Grassroots to Grand Opening: Best Friends Pet Resource Center’s JourneyLock Icon

The Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville was the outcome of a grassroots volunteer movement and the determination to better the animals of Northwest Arkansas. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Industry / Public Companies

A CEO Retires (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Our Editor, Hunter Field, remarks on the legacy that Doug McMillon leaves behind as he steps down from his position of CEO at Walmart. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Industry / Public Companies

Rogers Apartments Sell for $74M (NWA Real Deals)Lock Icon

Several multimillion dollar buys top the list for the Northwest Arkansas Real Deals. read more >

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Construction / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

Continuity, Vision for the Win (Editorial)

Excitement for the future multi-use development in Argenta has skyrocketed since it was announced that Willy D's would be moving across the river. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Legal

Smart Eye Technology Advances Biometric Security with New PatentLock Icon

The Bentonville-based company has secured its third patent in the realm of biometrics and cybersecurity. read more >

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Education / Health Care / Real Estate

Northwest Arkansas Office Market Holds Steady as Retail Growth Outpaces National Trends

Even as commercial markets nationwide adjust to higher vacancy rates and cautious development cycles, Northwest Arkansas continues to post resilient numbers. According to the Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners’ […] read more >

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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Small Business

Woman-Run by Wright Lindsey Jennings Presents Claudia Scott

She's the Director of Entrepreneurial Access and Kiva NWA at Startup Junkie, where she leads efforts to expand access to capital for small businesses and historically underserved entrepreneurs across northwest Arkansas. read more >

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Goodwill Pays $9.3M For Shopping Center (NWA Real Deals)Lock Icon

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas' move to the Northwest corner of the state takes the stage for the NW Real Deals. read more >

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Small Business / Technology

Cycling Innovation in Arkansas: AGCA Boosts Global StartupsLock Icon

Global minds came together in Bentonville to discuss all things cycling and how northwest Arkansas is entering an international market for bike tourism. read more >

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Sarah Covey and Cory Vaughn are two of the six physicians whose partnership that will soon open an ambulatorysurgery center in Springdale. [Michael Woods]
Health Care / Insurance / Small Business

Physician-Owned Ambulatory Surgery Center Coming to SpringdaleLock Icon

Northwest Arkansas physicians launched Lakeside Surgery Center to offer lower-cost, streamlined outpatient procedures in a physician-owned facility. read more >

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Brady Stewart, group president of Tyson Foods' Fresh Meats division
Agriculture & Poultry / Manufacturing / Public Companies

Ousted Tyson Exec Joins Iowa Select FarmsLock Icon

Brady Stewart moves from Tyson Foods to Iowa Select Farms following sudden departure. read more >

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Construction / Education / Real Estate

German Bank Buys Fayetteville Student Apartments for $92M (NWA Real Deals)Lock Icon

Deutsche Bank of Frankfurt, Germany, paid $92 million for The Marshall student apartment complex in Fayetteville read more >

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Northwest Arkansas’ tight Class A office market will get a boost with the 2026 opening of Johnelle Hunt’s $73 million, 194,450-SFVisionaryin Rogers’ Pinnacle area. Another view (inset). [Michael Woods
Construction / Real Estate

Northwest Arkansas Real Estate Booms as Office, Retail Demand Nears Full CapacityLock Icon

From Bentonville to Rogers, low vacancy rates and high demand are driving rapid commercial real estate growth in northwest Arkansas. read more >

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Business Services / Education / Government & Politics

Arkansas Research Alliance Launches $8M Program to Boost Workforce Growth, Research Capacity & Startups

The program, called AR-NETWORK, hopes to create 500 high-paying jobs and improve Arkansas' competitiveness and reputation as a research state. read more >

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Gatik’s autonomous trucks have been making deliveries for Tyson Foods of Springdale since the two companies struck a deal in September 2023. Tyson now has four trucks in the program operating six days a week. [photo provided]
Public Companies / Restaurants & Food / Retail

Gatik’s Autonomous Delivery Trucks Make Strides with Walmart and Tyson FoodsLock Icon

A growing fleet of driverless trucks from Gatik is reshaping logistics in northwest Arkansas, with Walmart and Tyson Foods leading the charge. read more >

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Legal / Media & Marketing / Technology

Federal Judge Sanctions Fayetteville Attorney Over AI-Generated FilingsLock Icon

A federal judge sanctioned Fayetteville lawyer Tony Pirani for using AI to file fake legal citations ahead of a multimillion-dollar trial loss. read more >

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Education / Real Estate

Former UA Women’s Basketball Coach Sells Springdale Home for $990KLock Icon

Ex-Razorback coach and ESPN analyst Jimmy Dykes sold his Springdale golf course home for $990K to former football player Derek LaFargue. read more >

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Whispers Former SQRL Owner Files for Bankruptcy as Lawsuits and Debts MountLock Icon
Arkansas Business FINRA Panel Expunges Complaints Against Fayetteville Financial AdviserLock Icon
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Arkansas Business 2025 Mergers & Acquisitions: Big Deals In State Fall 72%
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Arkansas Business ARDOT’s Winter Storm Response: 700 Plows, 600 Salt Spreaders and 2,700 Workers
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Arkansas Business Rausch Coleman Homes Sale Marks End of an Era, Start of New VenturesLock Icon
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Whispers $170K Raised to Back Arkansas Economic Development DistrictsLock Icon
Arkansas Business Pulaski Tech Plans $20M Workforce Training Center at Little Rock Port
Manufacturing Frozen Food Maker InnovAsian to Build $105M Manufacturing Plant in Jonesboro
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Arkansas Business Regulators Move People Trust Into Conservatorship; Founder Pushes Back in Federal Court
Arlo Washington, founder of People Trust Community Federal Credit Union
Energy Default on Land Deal Sparks New Skepticism Over GTL Americas Fuel Plant