Springdale
US Awards Arkansas $33M for Road Safety Improvement Projects
The largest award went to Little Rock for a project that will add bicycle lanes, crosswalk visibility enhancements, medians and other safety upgrades along five major corridors. read more >
Physician Recruiting Firm MedExcellence Moves HQ to Springdale
The office will be led by Diana McDaniel, a former vice president of operations for Springdale-based Arkansas Children's Northwest. read more >
Andrew Faulkner Elected Chairman of Junior Achievement of Arkansas Board (Movers & Shakers)
Faulkner is CEO of Staley Technologies of Springdale. read more >
Arkansas’ Cold Storage Industry Heating Up
Major players are dominating the cold storage market nationally, but Arkansas still has plenty of room for local businesses to thrive. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Grand Savings Grows Footprint in Northwest Arkansas
Grand Savings Bank is expanding its Benton County footprint to seven locations with the addition of a Centerton branch. read more >
by George Waldon -
Banco Sí Adds Another Branch in Springdale
It is the second branch for the Latino-focused bank, a division of Signature Bank of Arkansas. read more >
Tyson Foods Financial Recovery: Turning the Tide in 2024
The company started fiscal 2024 with two steady quarters, generating momentum and company optimism. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Harps Food Stores: A Billion-Dollar Success Story Rooted in Small Communities
Consistency and a focus on smaller communities, as well as an employee stock ownership plan, have been key to the success of Harps Food Stores of Springdale. read more >
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Discovering Arkansas: Census Bureau Estimates Show Rising Population
More than half of Arkansas’ 75 counties have seen their populations grow since 2020, and the state’s population is growing at close to 2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Highfill Faces Financial Disaster, Fights to Keep XNA
The city of Highfill is suing the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority, seeking to block it from filing a petition to detach from the city. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Still Cooking at 60: Fayetteville’s Iconic Herman’s Ribhouse Nears Milestone
Nick Wright never expected to own a restaurant, especially not one as beloved as Herman’s Ribhouse in Fayetteville. Owning it has been both the blessing of his life and a headache, as most restaurant owners would understand. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Relocated Tyson Execs Could Be $250M Boon to NWA
The regional economic impact would include additional jobs in health care, education and construction. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Food Hub Breaks Ground in Springdale
The $31 million hub will include commercial kitchens and community space and improve access to locally produced food. read more >
Tyson Foods to Move All Corporate Executives to Springdale
Tyson Foods Inc. says it will move all executive teams — some 1,000 people — to Springdale early next year, a move that will require it to redesign and expand its corporate office. read more >
Springdale Attorney Kevin Flores Chosen as White House Fellow
Flores was placed in the U.S. Small Business Administration. He'll spend a year working alongside senior White House staff, cabinet secretaries, and other administration officials. read more >
Vaping Retailer Acquires Springdale Lot for $750K
The lot covers nearly an acre and has a 1,120-SF office. read more >
Mercy to Invest $500M in Next Phase of NWA Expansion
The plan includes a new cancer center and the hiring of more than 100 physicians and specialists across the region. read more >
Slim Chickens Exec Sells Springdale Nest for $1.75M
The palatial two-story home, in the gated Churchill Downs neighborhood, sits on 2.2 acres and has eight bedrooms. read more >
Multi-Use Makeover Set for First Security Complex in Springdale
Residential, retail, restaurant and office space are part of the Emma Building Group's plans for the 46,000-SF complex. read more >
Ed Clifford to Step Down as Jones Center CEO
He's led the center in downtown Springdale since 2012. read more >