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 >
A $195 million Walton grant fuels public research effort aimed at economic growth. read more >
She's taking over as vice president of community affairs after the departure of Mike Malone. read more >
As part the job, he'll share oversight of the university's Institute for Integrative and Innovation Research. read more >
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 build on recent efforts to reinvigorate its downtown. read more >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Ashley Buchman was recently promoted to vice chancellor for student affairs at Arkansas State University-Newport. read more >
An economic development resource to help navigate the leadership of the largest Arkansas companies or institutions. read more >
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 >
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport announced it would have nonstop jet service from northwest Arkansas to San Francisco. read more >
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 >
The Northwest Arkansas Council announced a three-year development plan for the region at its winter meeting Tuesday in Rogers. read more >
Mike Malone, director of the nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Council, talks NWA growth, the creation of new business opportunities, and how the area's cities work together for the benefit of the entire region. read more >
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville announced a $450,000 grant to the Northwest Arkansas Council on Tuesday at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers. read more >
