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The Springdale Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new director of economic development as part of its efforts to strengthen the city’s business climate and attract investment. The hire aims…
Washington and Madison County Quorum Courts have formally rejected a proposal to create a regional industrial development authority, ending a two-year effort to create a centralized mechanism for land banking…
Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a five-year lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration over allegations its pharmacies filled invalid…
Farmers across the country are facing mounting challenges as low crop prices fail to cover rising production costs, raising concerns about the viability of family farms like Wendy Johnson’s 1,200-acre…
First National Bank of Fort Smith is stepping up with a $63,500 donation to boost financial literacy programs at the Village Early Learning Center. This investment targets young learners, aiming…
Seven healthcare startups in Northwest Arkansas were selected to participate in HealthCatalyst Northwest Arkansas, a new pilot program backed by Arkansas-based healthtech accelerator HTA and startup-connecting organization NXTUS Inc. Each…
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) officially approved a $78.78 million project to add roughly 111,000 square feet of new space to its terminal. This expansion on the west side of…
Wealth in the healthcare sector is rarely defined by traditional corporate profits. For nonprofits like Arisa Health, financial strength determines the ability to retain staff, expand treatment facilities, and secure…
Arkansas businesses including Walmart and a coalition representing hospitals, colleges, and universities have expressed concerns over Entergy Arkansas’ proposed rate increase currently under review by the Arkansas Public Service Commission.…
Ozarks Electric Cooperative, based in Fayetteville and serving nearly 100,000 members in Northwest Arkansas, announced plans to end its long-standing power supply partnership with the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC).…