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Two candidates for Arkansas governor sharply criticized incumbent Gov. Sarah Sanders’ management of state funds during a meeting in Fayetteville Monday evening. Colt Shelby, the Libertarian nominee from Cecil, and…
Chris Ehrhardt, the new director of 412 Angels, outlined how Northwest Arkansas funds its early-stage startups through angel investing rather than relying solely on large venture capital rounds. Speaking on…
Pearlsnap Picnic, a new coffee and smoothie bar, opened its doors recently at the Jones Center in Springdale, occupying approximately 2,500 square feet within the community facility. The café is…
The accelerator event Onward FX will return to Little Rock, bringing 28 new investors to the region through a focus on energy, defense and aerospace startups, organizers announced. The event…
Are Traasdahl, founder of the New York-based technology company Crisp, has relocated his company’s headquarters to Springdale, marking a significant shift in his business operations from the East Coast to…
Mario Rubio, who manages El Ranchito Supermarket in Springdale, watched his Tuesday afternoon sales drop off in a way that had nothing to do with the weekly grocery rush. Rumors…
Home sales in Northwest Arkansas increased in the second quarter of 2026 while prices showed signs of stabilizing, shifting some leverage back to buyers, according to the latest Skyline Report…
There is a tangible urgency in the nonprofit sector here in Fort Smith. It’s not always the flashiest thing to watch, but when you walk into a community center or…
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…