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Our core values are the foundation of our company, and our team members are always working and making decisions with those values in mind. In business, professionals are often challenged by two paths: the easy way and the right way. These two paths may not always...
Fayetteville named among top three cities to start a business
The rest of the world is slowly but surely figuring out what local residents already know. Fayetteville is a pretty incredible place. The latest organization to realize this is San Francisco-based research and technology company, Data Fox, who recently rated...
Simmons Foods to Spend $26M on New Facility, Create 78 Jobs
Simmons Feed Ingredients, part of Simmons Foods Inc. of Siloam Springs, said Tuesday that it will invest $26 million in its new 89,125-SF pet food ingredient facility, generating 78 new jobs. Simmons Foods, a private company that produces poultry, pet food and...
NWA AMONG ELITE REGIONS FOR JOB, WAGE GROWTH
A new report released Tuesday by the Milken Institute ranks Northwest Arkansas as the nation’s 24th best economic performer among the largest metropolitan areas. It’s the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area’s highest ranking on the Milken...
JB Hunt Plans to Add 1,000 Jobs
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell announced Wednesday that it will add 1,000 jobs in Arkansas over the next six years. The publicly traded trucking and logistics firm (Nasdaq: JBHT) announced the move during an event at its corporate headquarters, where it...
NWA Home Sales Up 20%
Northwest Arkansas real estate agents are having a banner year with the majority of homes selling within the first month of listing, but the sales pace in October was mixed with a dip in Benton County sales and 15.7% gain in Washington County. Agents in the two...
Development near Interstate 49 improves perception of Springdale
There was a time Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse was concerned that passers-by on Interstate 49 didn't get an accurate picture of all that the town had to offer. Sprouse sees recent development activity just off I-49 as key in changing that perception. "For many years,...
BNSFL Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Community leaders and local elected officials were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to help BNSF Logistics celebrate the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art domestic headquarters in Springdale. The 30,000-square-foot building is located at 2710...
BNSF Logistics Opens New Springdale Facility
International Transportation Logistics Provider Latest to locate in the Ballpark District SPRINGDALE – Community leaders and local elected officials will be on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, to help BNSF Logistics (BNSFL)...
Jose’s Leaving Dickson Street
A Dickson Street staple is moving out, but another thriving local restaurant will soon take its place. Jose’s Mexican Restaurant owners Joe Fennel and Doug Allen this week announced a plan to close the longtime establishment at 324 W. Dickson Street, and reopen as...