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Alice Walton's foundation has offered Bentonville a $239 million line of credit to resolve critical sewer and water capacity problems that have been constraining new development,…

Rogers Convention Center hosted the fifth annual Build My Future NWA Construction Career Day, drawing more than 2,000 Northwest Arkansas high school students for hands-on exposure…

The University of Arkansas completed its first year of 'The Trail Ahead,' a comprehensive 12-month onboarding program for new faculty and staff designed to enhance the employee ex…

Live Nation Entertainment is partnering with the Momentary to build a 46,327-square-foot, 2,500-capacity music venue called Bentonville Ballroom on 1.75 acres at Southeast Eighth…

Thrive Capital co-founder Jared Weinstein will keynote Onward FX on April 21 in Bentonville, with over 600 attendees and 90+ investors expected at the Startup NWA event

Rogers-based America's Car-Mart is closing 42 dealerships over the next week due to market challenges impacting its credit facility establishment, though the company hasn't specif…

Springdale-based Scarlet Letter acquired Black Apple Hard Cider's intellectual property and brand assets, consolidating two local craft beverage producers that were both founded i…

Rogers-based retail sales agency Harvest Group received investment from Denver-based Mountaingate Capital to support growth and technology capabilities, following the exit of a Li…

First Community Bank promoted two executives to regional president roles, with David Wood overseeing Searcy and Cabot regions after 23 years with the bank, though the geographic s…

Northwest Arkansas claimed its first top-10 national growth ranking since 2020, reaching 9th fastest-growing U.S. metro area according to new Census Bureau estimates released Marc…

Northwest Arkansas achieved its highest population growth ranking since 2020, jumping to 9th fastest-growing U.S. metro area according to new Census Bureau estimates, marking the…

Washington Regional Medical System is undergoing a significant leadership transition with CEO Larry Shackelford retiring May 31 after 35 years in Northwest Arkansas healthcare, re…

ARDOT is advancing the western north-south connector spanning Benton and Washington counties with public meetings scheduled in Highfill and Hiwasse, representing continued major i…

Northwest Arkansas is experiencing a significant infrastructure and development boom with five major transformational projects underway, including airport modernization, highway i…

Acres.com won a 2026 HousingWire Tech100 award in real estate for its data-driven land intelligence platform, marking recognition for the Fayetteville company's pivot from farmlan…

University of Arkansas architecture dean Peter MacKeith will step down June 30, 2026, after receiving the Champion of Construction Award, creating upcoming leadership transition a…

Blank Art Studio invested $1.5 million in a 10,000-square-foot creative facility at 2714 S.E. Otis Corley Drive in Bentonville, combining gallery, production, and customer lab spa…

Northwest Arkansas food industry executives from Tyson Foods and Simmons Foods are exploring AI applications in the protein supply chain, though adoption remains limited compared…

University of Arkansas Fayetteville and UAMS are launching an accelerated six-year Bachelor's to Medical Degree program to create a more direct pathway for exceptional students fr…

Bentonville's luxury development market shows international investment activity with the $17.5 million Oak One townhome project bringing global real estate expertise from China to…

Northwest Arkansas housing market demonstrates resilience with over 5,000 homes sold in first half of 2025 despite 3.5% decline to 5,153 total sales and multifamily vacancy rising…

Bentonville-based Soda Health raised $50M in Series B funding led by General Catalyst with participation from Humana, targeting health plan inefficiencies and billions in wasted b…

Regional business recognition programs continue to expand outside Northwest Arkansas, with Northeast Arkansas hosting its inaugural Outstanding Business Awards presented by Arvest…

Jones Center generated $10.4 million in economic impact during 2025 with 587,000 visits as it celebrated its 30th anniversary, demonstrating the sustained regional value of Spring…

Little Rock-based Stephens Group promoted Jens Talbert and Blake Tilley to Principal positions on March 10th, strengthening the investment firm's deal execution capabilities as th…

Springdale's cultural institutions are generating significant economic returns, with The Jones Center alone producing $10.4 million in economic impact with 587,000 visits in 2025…

Harps Food Stores is acquiring 18 grocery stores across Tennessee and Kentucky from Dyer Foods, marking another significant interstate expansion for the Springdale-based chain

Harps Food Stores is expanding significantly beyond Arkansas, acquiring 18 grocery stores across Tennessee and Kentucky from independent retailer Dyer Foods, marking a major inter…

Governor Sarah Sanders appointed Ashley Caldwell to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, replacing Kelly Eichler with a term extending to 2036, demonstrating continued po…

Walmart appointed Erin Nealy Cox as chief legal officer, replacing Rachel Brand who departed in January, marking another C-suite transition at the Bentonville retail giant