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John Paul Hammerschmidt, a pioneering figure for Arkansas’ Republican Party and a staunch supporter of economic growth in Northwest Arkansas, left a lasting mark on the region’s political and business…
Wan Shou, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Arkansas, has been awarded a five-year, $550,000 Early Career Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance…
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has announced the honorees for its 12th annual Women in Business Awards, celebrating 12 outstanding women who are shaping the economic and community landscape across…
The University of Arkansas and Ziplines Education have launched a series of online workforce training courses aimed at boosting professional skills in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. The new partnership rolls…
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an order directing grid operators across the country to expedite the delivery of electricity to artificial intelligence (AI) data centers that demand…
Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, is poised to attract focused attention as the Federal Reserve signals it will likely hold interest rates steady in the near term. This…
The Federal Reserve’s policymakers recently shifted their outlook, signaling stronger support for raising interest rates after months of cautious guidance. This marks a notable pivot from March, when none of…
Arkansas’ recent stance against Chinese-owned companies marks a significant shift from state economic policies established at least as far back as 2008. For more than a decade, state officials pursued…
Charlcee Small, a Fayetteville native and University of Arkansas alumna, has built a notable career bridging law and business within Northwest Arkansas. After earning her J.D. in 2011, Small started…
Kelli Stueve, a longtime Springdale resident, brings over 20 years of experience in finance and technology to Northwest Arkansas’ business community. With a strong education background including a Bachelor of…