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NWA is ready for takeoff
Northwest Arkansas has the potential to be a leader in aviation, but creating a culture to support the industry is a slow process, Steuart Walton told Axios. Driving the news: UP.Partners, Steuart and Tom Walton, and Ross Perot Jr. hosted UP.Summit in Bentonville this week, an event that draws established…Read More
Bentonville gets star role as setting for UP.Summit conference
“How long is it until all of us can get up in one of these things? I think it might be a little while,” Steuart Walton said of the new technologies on display at UP.Summit. “But this is about a long-term vision.” The goal of holding the summit in Bentonville…Read More
Walton brothers talk ‘Summit’ takeaways
Steuart Walton was one of the dozens of speakers who participated in the invitation-only Heartland Summit in Bentonville on May 11-12. More than 300 people attended the flagship event of Bentonville think tank Heartland Forward, spearheaded by Walton family members and led by CEO Ross DeVol.
Plug and Play Launches $25.5M Supply Chain Fund
Plug and Play's Supply Chain Innovation Platform is excited to announce the closing of Plug and Play Supply Chain Fund I, L.P., a $25.5 million venture capital fund focusing on investments across the end-to-end supply chain. The Plug and Play Supply Chain Fund will focus on investing in Series A-C…Read More
Arkansas Stakes Claim to be a Global Leader in Next Gen Transportation by 2030
Arkansas entrepreneurs are making a bold claim to be a global giant in next generation transportation, including flying cars, driverless vehicles, and drones. This claim follows Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s recent announcement to create the Arkansas Council on Future Mobility, an advisory board committed to attracting businesses, startups, innovators, and…Read More
Growing Washington kayak maker eyes NWA for distribution center
Recreational kayak manufacturer Eddyline Kayaks has picked up a minority growth investment from Bentonville investment firm RZC Investments. The investment will support various growth initiatives, including the company’s plans to set up a physical presence in Northwest Arkansas.
Patriot Software secures Series-A Funding with RZC Investments
Patriot Software Company, a leading accounting software and payroll software provider, announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount in Series-A funding, led by RZC Investments. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, RZC Investments is a multi-strategy investment firm focused on deploying capital into operating businesses.
Runway Group’s Krista Cupp earns Forty Under 40 recognition
Krista Cupp, communications director for Runway Group, was recognized on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, as a leadership professional and a member of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2021 Forty Under 40 class.
OPINION | REX NELSON: A plan for Arkansas
The folks at Heartland Forward describe their organization as a "think and do tank" rather than just a think tank. Established with Walton money in 2019 to foster economic growth in the middle of the country, it focuses on innovation, human capital, entrepreneurship, and health and wellness.
OPINION: A well-connected community
The brothers think Arkansas has a chance to be viewed as the "Colorado of middle America"--a place with abundant outdoor recreational and job opportunities, minus the high cost of living on the West Coast or East Coast.
Runway Group wins Gold Stevie Award
“We are working to take Northwest Arkansas to new heights by focusing on investments, businesses, and brands to drive this catalytic change in the region and in all of Arkansas,” said Runway CEO Chad Yoes. “Positive change comes by taking action and making an effort, and that is what we…Read More
Common, the leading real estate brand and tech-driven operating platform, has chosen the finalists for the Remote Work Hub, a Request For Proposals (RFP) to design and build a first-of-its-kind development for a distributed workforce. The five finalists represent five different unique visions and categories of emerging cities that are…Read More
Rapha boosted by ‘third cycling boom’ during pandemic
Rapha was boosted by ‘third cycling boom’ during pandemic. Tom and Steuart Walton bought a majority stake in Rapha in 2017.
Northwest Arkansas is 13th fastest-growing U.S. metro over past decade
Northwest Arkansas was the 13th fastest-growing metro area in the United States between 2010 and 2019 and the 24th fastest growing metro from 2018 to 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Among U.S. counties with at least 20,000 people, Benton County was the 40th fastest growing county between 2010…Read More
Heartland Forward: Coronavirus Regional Economic Impacts and Policy Responses
Heartland Forward analyzed the economic effects of the coronavirus on the Heartland & beyond. Initial indicators suggest the Heartland may be less hard-hit than other parts of the country. Full report here.
Millennials Find New Hope In The Heartland
Today Heartland Forward released new research, “Millennials Find New Hope In The Heartland,” analyzing demographic trends in the center of the country. The research, led by Senior Fellow Joel Kotkin, finds the Heartland is attracting and retaining millennials at higher rates than in the past. Read MORE.
Global cycling brand Rapha moving North American HQ to Bentonville
Northwest Arkansas’ growing reputation as a hub for cycling and mountain biking is adding a feather in its cap. London-based cycling company Rapha is moving its North American headquarters from Portland, Ore., to Bentonville. “Over the next few years the Rapha brand will evolve into new markets and we need…Read More
The Momentary: Top Museums to Look Forward to in 2020
“Next on our list of top new museums is this contemporary art satellite space in Bentonville, affiliated with the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The Momentary will officially open on 22 February 2020.” Read MORE.
The Momentary, Enhancing Bentonville’s Quality of Life
The Momentary will continue Northwest Arkansas’s cultural journey through art, music, and food that unites the hobbies and interests of community members from various backgrounds and experiences. The artists and performers featured at the Momentary will also reflect the diverse complexity of the community and the nation. Read MORE.
Bentonville-Based Airport Awarded Southwest Region Airport of the Year
The Bentonville-based airport Louise M. Thaden Field has been awarded “Southwest Region Airport of the Year” by the Federal Aviation Administration. This award recognizes the airport for hard work and commitment toward safer runways, reducing back taxing and accommodating additional aircraft of all sorts. Read MORE.
NW Arkansas Closing in on Top 100, Census Shows
Just four larger metropolitan areas in the U.S. are growing at a faster rate than Northwest Arkansas. The region’s 18.6 percent growth since the 2010 Census is one of the most telling statistics about the Fayetteville- Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan area. Read MORE.
Something Big is Coming to Downtown Springdale
I think we can all agree that Downtown Springdale is having a moment, from a food/drink perspective. Read MORE.
FAA awards Production Certificate for Gamebird
Aircraft manufacturer Game Composites has received its Production Certificate from the FAA for the GB1 Gamebird. This marks the first time in 23 years a Production Certificate has been awarded to a general aviation manufacturer. The Production Certificate marks the last of many milestones for Game Composites in the journey…Read More
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