Mike Malone
UA, Advanced Energy Association Partner on Innovation Event
The event, at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park, is an effort to connect advanced energy industry stakeholders with potential research partners and funding opportunities. read more >
UA Looking to Boost Research and Development Expenditures
The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville ranks low nationally in R&D expenditures, but they are optimistic about improving their ranking going forward. read more >
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UA Gets $412K Grant to Plan Smart Mobility Initiatives
The eight-month grant will support pilot research studies of autonomous, electrified, interconnected and shared vehicles and how they can transform traditional supply chains, travel and work. read more >
I3R at UA Pursues New Model for Research
A $195 million Walton grant fuels public research effort aimed at economic growth. read more >
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Krista Cupp Takes On Expanded Role at Runway Group
She's taking over as vice president of community affairs after the departure of Mike Malone. read more >
UA Names Mike Malone to Economic Development Position
As part the job, he'll share oversight of the university's Institute for Integrative and Innovation Research. read more >
Ritter Invests $16M in Texarkana’s Internet Infrastructure
Ritter Communications of Jonesboro has invested $16 million in bringing state-of-the-art communications technology and advanced business products and services to Texarkana, Arkansas, and Texarkana, Texas. read more >
Springdale Hopes to Maintain New Momentum Downtown
Springdale hopes to build on recent efforts to reinvigorate its downtown. read more >
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Albert Braunfisch to Lead Hendrix College Board
Hendrix College of Conway said Wednesday that Albert Braunfisch of Little Rock has been named to a five-year term as chair of the private liberal arts college's board of trustees. read more >
Northwest Arkansas Council Names Nelson Peacock CEO
The Northwest Arkansas Council named Nelson Peacock, a McCrory native and the senior vice president of government relations for the University of California system, as its CEO. read more >
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Mike Malone Stepping Down As Northwest Arkansas Council CEO
Mike Malone announced he will leave the Northwest Arkansas Council where he has served as president and CEO of the nonprofit since 2006. read more >
Business Icons: Alice Walton Transforms Landscape, Reputation of Northwest Arkansas
Like her father, Alice Walton has a vision for Arkansas and faith in Arkansans. She is an icon because she has made her vision a reality that is shaping Arkansas just as Wal-Mart shaped the state and, later, the world. read more >
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Internet In Northwest Arkansas Feeling Stress
No one is complaining about the population and economic growth in northwest Arkansas, but all that growth is putting strains on the area’s infrastructure. read more >
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Health Care in Northwest Arkansas Responds to Growth
Eric Pianalto, president of Mercy Northwest Arkansas, says big investments, such as the one his hospital is making, are critical if health care providers are going to have any hope of keeping up with the demands of the region. read more >
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Ashley Buchman Moves Into Vice Chancellor Slot at ASU-Newport (Movers & Shakers)
Ashley Buchman was recently promoted to vice chancellor for student affairs at Arkansas State University-Newport. read more >
Arkansas Business Power List 2016: Economic Development
An economic development resource to help navigate the leadership of the largest Arkansas companies or institutions. read more >
Report Shows Northwest Arkansas Competing Well With Bigger Cities
The fifth annual State of Northwest Arkansas Region Report shows the region competitive in key metrics with other areas, including Austin, Texas, and Madison, Wisconsin. read more >
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NWA Airport Announces Nonstop Service to San Francisco
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport announced it would have nonstop jet service from northwest Arkansas to San Francisco. read more >
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LPGA Tourney Showcases Northwest Arkansas
The ninth edition — now officially the Wal-Mart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G — was won by Na Yeon Choi on June 28 in front of large crowds, most of whom were rooting for former University of Arkansas star Stacy Lewis, who finished in a tie for third. read more >
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Northwest Arkansas Council’s 3-Year Plan to Focus on Workforce, Schools
The Northwest Arkansas Council announced a three-year development plan for the region at its winter meeting Tuesday in Rogers. read more >
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