People & Business News

CHEP donates $10,000 to Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas (BBBS) recently received a $10,000 donation from CHEP in support of site-based mentoring programs and two of the annual BBBS fundraising events, Bowl for Kids Sake and The Big Event.

Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:17pm

Boozman appointed to Helsinki Commission

U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has been appointed to serve as a member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, commonly referred to as the Helsinki Commission.

Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:05pm

Top management change at P&G

Bob McDonald, the CEO of Procter & Gamble and a 33-year veteran of the company, stepped down suddenly after the market closed on Thursday (May 23).

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:53pm

Blan steps down as Sparks, Summit CEO

That didn’t last long.

Gary Blan stepped down as CEO of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren less than three months after being named to the job.

The two hospitals are owned by Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Systems.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 6:07pm

NWACC educator receives national honor

Ben Aldama, dean of the adult education program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, received the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 3:41pm

Reception for Edelstein and Cole at Arvest Ballpark

A special reception is being held on Thursday May 30, at Arvest Ballpark as general manager Eric Edelstein passes the torch to Justin Cole, who will takeover general management for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 2:41pm

The Supply Side briefs: Target video, TJX profits, Retail imports slow

• Target tests video-streaming
Target has launched a Netflix-like video-streaming service with its employees, according to published reports.

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 9:03pm

Tyson Foods presented ‘Global Trade’ award

Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (May 22) presented four Arkansas companies with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade during an awards luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion. The award honors companies for their leadership in exporting goods and services throughout the world.

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 12:14pm

Wal-Mart’s Massmart venture expects slower growth

South Africa's Massmart Holdings said on Wednesday (May 22) it expects lackluster sales growth this year, as the unit of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. battles with weak consumer demand in Africa's top economy.

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:19am

Della Rosa to seek District 90 House seat

Rogers resident Jana Della Rosa announced Tuesday (May 21) her intent to run for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 90 seat.

Della Rosa, 36, will run as a Republican in the hopes of succeeding Rep. Les Carnine, R-Rogers, who holds the seat but is term limited.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:26pm

Wal-Mart snubs deal with Visa and Mastercard

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is one of 19 retailers opting out of a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and MasterCard over fees charged to merchants for processing credit-card transactions.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:35pm

Wal-Mart told to disclose documents to Chancery Court

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is being taken to task by institutional shareholders this week in a Delaware Chancery Court in Wilmington. Round one went in the favor of the investors, according to Bloomberg News covering the court proceedings.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:46am

Tyson Foods to focus on hiring more military veterans

Tyson Foods Inc. held a military summit on Monday (May 20) during which recently separated soldiers toured the company and interviewed for jobs. The summit is part of the company’s commitment to expand its military hiring efforts, according to the release.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:55am

NWA StartUp Cup 2013 to launch soon

The Northwest Arkansas StartUp Cup is launching its 2013 competition, organizers announced recently. There will be several changes to the second year of the competition as organizers fine-tune the process.

StartUp Cup started in Tulsa, Okla.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:36am

Tyson Foods names advisory panel

Tyson Foods has formed an independent farm animal well-being advisory panel to provide guidance to the company's FarmCheck program, an initiative designed to ensure responsible care and over well-being of farm animals.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:17am

Jones Center blood drive to supply summer needs

The Jones Center in Springdale will host a blood drive to benefit American Red Cross Blood Services on Tuesday, May 21 from 2 to 7 p.m.

As the summer months approach there is often an imbalance between need and donations given that roughly 20% of the donor base are students.

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 11:44pm

UA names new senior associate athletic director

Towson University Director of Athletics Michael Waddell has been named senior associate athletic director for external operations and strategic communications at the University of Arkansas it was announced by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long on Monday.

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 5:24pm