Bentonville Remodelers Star in HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous
Northwest Arkansas-based HGTV show Fixer to Fabulous just finished its first season. The show’s stars Dave and Jenny Marrs talk about what it was like to film the show and share some advice on the market.
Is it the right time to launch a career in home construction and remodeling? Arkansas’ very own HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs say: “yes!” The stars of Fixer to Fabulous just wrapped their first season with a final episode that aired in December. Read the full story here.
Chinese Importers Purchase U.S. Soybeans After Limited Tariff Waivers
Chinese agricultural importers have purchased approximately 300,000 tonnes of U.S. soybeans after being granted tariffs.
Reuters reports that importers purchased five bulk shipments of soybeans that will ship in January and February. Read the full story here.
Texas taco chain continues NWA expansion.
Tim Griffin: Passions, Not Plans, Guide Political Path
As Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin sits in his office in the Arkansas State Capitol, he takes stock of a career that has taken him from the small town of Magnolia to the nation’s capital and back to Arkansas.
Looking back, Griffin says there has been no grand design to how his career has panned out so far. Read the full story here.
Revenue report shows growth in state’s economy.
Moore Named Chief Development Officer for Baptist Health Foundation
Lena Moore has been named as the chief development officer for the Baptist Health Foundation. Arkansas Money & Politics reported on Nov. 15 that Moore was set to take over the role.
Most recently, Moore was the deputy executive director and development manager for the Clinton Foundation, where she worked since 2003. Read the full story here.
Applications open for 2020 Health Sciences Entrepreneurship Boot Camp.
Winners Announced for A-State’s Innovate Business Idea Competition
More than 30 students recently participated in the 11th annual Arkansas State University Innovate Business Idea Competition, and the winners have been revealed.
During the competition, students could present a business plan or deliver an innovative elevator pitch. The winning students will have the opportunity to compete in the 2020 Governor’s Cup. Read the full story here.
UCA College of Business names new senior development director.