Northwest Arkansas has emerged over the past quarter-century as one of the nation’s consistent hot spots for growth. Its status as home to several Fortune 500 firms, led by the big three of Walmart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt, has …
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Heather Baker: What Bentonville Can Teach America About Building Extraordinary Communities
I have traveled all over Arkansas, and after nearly three decades in the media business, I have had the privilege of meeting some of the most successful, interesting and influential people in our state. I have watched communities reinvent themselves, …
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Beyond Policies: April O’ Neal, G&G Insurance
by Mary LeSieurby Mary LeSieurFor April O’Neal, insurance has never been about claims or coverage. Instead, the way she goes about applying her craft is rooted in the philosophy of helping people navigate difficult moments, ensuring they feel supported when life becomes uncertain. After …
Real estate markets ebb and flow in reaction to world events, and the anxious countenance that seems to envelope virtually everything and everyone these days might suggest a volatile housing market. But inside Arkansas’ primary residential real-estate markets, the chaos …
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See Those Plans: Advanced Projection Allows New Spaces to be Visualized
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterDaniel LeSieur figured he was onto something when he purchased the franchise for Walk Your Plans Northwest Arkansas. Walk Your Plans is one of many outfits springing up across the country that use advanced projection technology to transform 2D blueprints …
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Fayetteville Once Again Tops SEC Best Places to Live List
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFayetteville has once again topped the list of SEC cities in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live rankings. The rankings evaluate more than 850 communities nationwide based on quality of life, value, desirability and job …
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Back on Duty: Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Provides Healing Through Service, Camaraderie
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaAlong line of hikers trekked through the snow and up the mountainside, clad in matching T-shirts. The caravan trudged on the unrelenting grade, each hiker not wanting to fall back a step to the others, but as the day wore …
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LIT, XNA Preparing to Meet Future Demands
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterAs more people move into northwest Arkansas, the demands on the region’s infrastructure have grown accordingly. The region’s growth rate of 38 percent since 2010 makes it one of the fastest growing in the nation, a distinction it has held …
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Steady as She Goes: VC Investment in Arkansas Stable and NWA-Centric, UA Report Reveals
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffVenture capital investment in Arkansas startups remained steady in 2024, according to the latest Arkansas Capital Scan, released in December. As expected, most of that activity originated in northwest Arkansas. The report highlights continued concentration of investment activity in northwest …
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Above and Beyond: Beyond Wellness Preps to Open Doors at New NWA Location
Images provided by Beyond Wellness Beyond Wellness is more than just a spa but also not just a medical clinic. Its website says it best, calling it “a total health destination that elevates the traditional wellness experience by serving …
