Blue Crane, the Bentonville real estate development branch of Runway Group, a holding company founded by Steuart and Tom Walton, recently purchased 54 acres east of U.S. 71 Business in Bella Vista in three deals totaling $33.9 million. The purchase…
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The Business of Biking: Arkansas Emerging Onto Global Stage
The Devils Den Monument Trail near Fayetteville. (Photos and images courtesy of Arkansas State Parks, Bentonville Moves, Experience Fayetteville, OZ Trails, Metroplan and USBRS) The Natural State affords its residents many opportunities to experience all the best parts of…
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Walton Investment Firm Brings Eddyline Kayaks to Northwest Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWashington state-based Eddyline Kayaks is increasing its production capacity and distribution network thanks to an equity boost from Bentonville firm RZC Investments. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. RZC Investments is the direct investment firm of Runway Group, founded by…
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Walton Foundation Bringing Over 6,600 Trees to Northwest Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs part of its efforts to increase and diversify the region’s tree canopy, the Walton Family Foundation provided more than $1.3 million (at the recommendation of Steuart Walton) to plant 1,239 new trees, and give away 5,375 trees to Northwest…
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State Can ‘Punch Above Weight Class,’ Heartland Forward Report Says
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHeartland Forward, the nonprofit think tank based in Bentonville, on Wednesday released the results of its Arkansas Economic Recovery Strategy. The study was commissioned by Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force to offer guidance to Arkansas policymakers on…
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“Life Works Here’ Initiative Attracts 26,000 Applications, First 25 Recipients Selected for Program
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWith promises of a $10,000 incentive for moving to Northwest Arkansas, the “Life Works Here” program attracted significant national press and resulted in thousands of applications from professionals eager to make the jump to the Natural State. Since its announcement…
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OZ Art Launches Public Art Initiative to Install 12 Works in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new initiative is aiming to install new pieces of public art across Arkansas. OZ Art, the Unexpected and Justkids are partnering to launch ARkanvas, an intitative that will install 12 public art pieces in the state. ARkanvas will bring…
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Walton Foundation Gives $194.7M for UA Research, New Institute
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterThe Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation has donated $194.7 million to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for the establishment of a research institute designed to spur economic development across multiple fields. The gift marks one of the largest single,…
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New Statewide Survey Shows More Arkansans Wearing Masks, Breaks Down Usage Among Age Ranges
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleState officials unveiled a new poll on Wednesday, July 8 that provides a snapshot of Arkansas residents’ attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines governing the recovery. According to Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force chairman Steuart…
The Economic Recovery Task Force has submitted its interim report to me, and today I’d like to talk about some of the steps we need to take to boost our economy after COVID-19. The report paints an accurate picture of…