northwest Arkansas
Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners Adds 4 Partners
The commercial real estate company said the new partners strengthen the firm’s capabilities and reinforce its position as an industry leader in Arkansas.
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the State Medical Board and Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
A big boost came from $6.4 million in stock awards related to her promotion.
CEO Judy McReynolds received $4.5 million in compensation, down from $6.3 million in 2023.
New J.B. Hunt CEO Shelley Simpson Surpasses $11 Million in Compensation
A big boost came from $6.4 million in stock awards related to her promotion. read more >
North Arkansas College Explores Affiliation With University of Arkansas System
North Arkansas College in Harrison could soon become the ninth community college to join the UA System. read more >
Ryan McDonough Named Chief Medical Officer at Arkansas Children’s Northwest
McDonough joins ACNW from Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was chief medical informatics officer and senior medical director. read more >
University of Arkansas Receives $250K From Wilcox Family for Land of Opportunity Scholarship
The Land of Opportunity Scholarship aims to address the critical funding gap that can limit Arkansas students’ access to education. read more >
Judd Deere Appointed to University of Arkansas Board of Trustees
Deere is the deputy chief of staff for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and will remain in his role while serving on the board. read more >
Investor Buys 15 Homes in West Little Rock’s LaMarche Village for $4.4M
This week's sampling of million-dollar real estate & construction transactions starts with a group of homes in west Little Rock. read more >
Randy Lawson Appointed to University of Arkansas Board of Trustees
Lawson founded Lawco Energy Group and has served on numerous boards including the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission, Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas State Board of Education. read more >
Startup Junkie Foundation Launches Neurodiversity Workforce Study
The project will gather insights from employers, neurotypical employees and neurodiverse employees to study the neurodiverse workforce in northwest Arkansas. read more >
Insurance Agencies The River Co. and Rogers Insurance to Merge and Rebrand
The new company, known as ANKR, would be one of the largest insurance firms in Arkansas by employee count. read more >
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America’s Car-Mart Reports $3.2M Profit in Fiscal Q3
America's Car-Mart reported a recovery for its fiscal third quarter, posting $3.2 million in income compared to an $8.6 million loss in the same quarter last year. read more >
Chris and Jamie Fowler Donate $5M to UA Scholarship Endowment
It's the latest in a long series of gifts from the Fowler family to the university. read more >
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Northwest Arkansas Sees Upsurge In Hotels
All told, northwest Arkansas is scheduled to have nine hotels with a total of more than 1,100 rooms open this year. In the next three years, the region is expected to add nearly 1,900 rooms. read more >
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University of Arkansas Researchers Awarded $750K to Improve Spacecraft Functionality for NASA
The researchers will examine surface textures inspired by natural biology that help repel lunar dust, aiming to enhance the performance and durability of lunar infrastructure. read more >
Arkansas Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Funneling COVID Relief Funds Overseas
Richard Harold Stone pleaded guilty to a charge of conducting an unlicensed money transmitting business. read more >
Bastazo Launches AI-Powered Platform for Critical Infrastructure
The Bentonville-based cybersecurity company helps energy, water and industrial companies address vulnerabilities and create remediation plans. read more >
Bentonville Cybersecurity Startup Bastazo Raises $1M, Plans Early 2025 Product Launch
The company is in growth mode after completing a highly selective accelerator and residency program in San Francisco. read more >
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Cannon McNair Named Chief Strategy Officer of HFA Architecture + Engineering
McNair, who has been with HFA since 2019, will take charge of the firm's growth strategy in the newly created position. read more >
Tyson Foods Reports Soaring Q1 Profit on Strong Beef, Chicken Demand
It was the company's third consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in sales, operating income and earnings per share. read more >
Arvest Acquires Naming Rights to Tulsa Convention Center
The city-owned venue with more than 275,000 SF of event space will be known as the Arvest Convention Center. read more >
Arvest Opens Its First Modular Branch in Arkansas
The 832-SF prefabricated facility was built off-site and transported to its location via flatbed trailer. read more >
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