Northwest Arkansas

The U.S. Census Bureau reported yesterday (May 21) that Bentonville is the fifth fastest-growing city with over 50,000 residents in the United States.  With a population increase of 7.4 percent, Bentonville grew to 54,909 residents from July 1, 2018, to…

An Arkansas high school has been ranked the eighth best high school in the United States by the U.S. News and World Report.  Haas Hall Academy Bentonville is ranked first as the best high school in Arkansas and ranked eighth…

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be devastating for the global economy, decimating industries and eliminating jobs. This pandemic has endangered approximately 7.5 million small businesses in the United States, according to a study by Main Street America. These 7.5…

A Fayetteville resident has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.  Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Washington County Judge Joseph K. Wood confirmed that a Fayetteville individual had tested positive for the virus. There are no other details…

by Tyler Hale Startup Junkie has added a new member to its growing team. Alvin Singh has joined the Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial support organization as its new Kiva program associate. As the program associate, Singh is charged with helping to…

Arkansas Urology is continuing its expansion in Northwest Arkansas. The Little Rock-based health system has opened a new facility in Fayetteville. Located at 2630 E. Citizen Drive, the new facility aims to provide access to urological techniques and procedures to…

by Jeremy Peppas Fayetteville’s Aaron Stahl is always up for an adventure. The 38-year old chief executive officer of P3 Cost Analysts has used his Northwest Arkansas home base as a springboard to travel the world, while also saving corporate…

Larry Shackelford: Health care industry ripe for expansion in NWA According to the Northwest Arkansas Council, about 7 percent of jobs in Northwest Arkansas are in the health care industry.   For such a growing and vibrant region, that’s not…

Eric Pianalto: Investment in growth paying off Northwest Arkansas isn’t like all regional communities. The area centered around Washington and Benton counties annually is recognized by multiple national publications and outlets as one of the best places to live in…

Moscow native Olga Khokhryakova has only called Fayetteville home for six months, but she’s ready to make waves in the world of social entrepreneurship with her latest venture. The University of Arkansas graduate student is developing an online platform, called…