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Canoo drops Arkansas from operations list
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo Technologies announced in November 2021 that it was moving its corporate headquarters from Texas to Bentonville and planning a research and technology center in Fayetteville. “These and other investments will bring at least 545 high paying jobs to Benton and Washington counties,”...
Recession, autonomous trucks, litigation topics at truckers conference
Trucking is big business in Arkansas, but the freight demand downturn, now in its 15th month, shows no sign of retreat, according to Shannon Newton, president of the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA). She said the unprecedented demand for goods from the past few years subsided as more consumers spend on...
Trillions in venture capital meet in the middle of the U.S.
An estimated $1.5 trillion of investable capital was represented by attendees of the Midcon VC Summit held in Bentonville this week, its organizer told Axios.That's not a typo — it's a "T."Why it matters: It's proof that what once was a cluster of small towns with a few big companies is on its way to becoming an innovation cluster.Entrepreneurs need capital to grow and investors want to minimize their risks. To stay on a growth path, Northwest Arkansas needs both.The big picture: There's a slow migration to the middle of the country — of people and companies — from the...
$10M venture studio in Bentonville to launch 5 tech startups in 3 years
Indianapolis-based venture builder High Alpha Innovation, in partnership with nonprofit VentureWell of Massachusetts, has launched Bentonville-based venture studio Fieldbook Studio. The $10 million studio plans to launch five new technology startups over the next three years. According to a Wednesday (May 8) news release, the Walton Family Foundation awarded VentureWell...
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and more added to NWA concert lineup
Soul legends Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight will perform together Sept. 13 at The Momentary, the Bentonville venue announced yesterday.Also, TLC and Shaggy will be in concert Sept. 6.If you go: Tickets to both shows go on sale to the public Friday. Get general admission tickets to Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight for $115, and TLC and Shaggy for $69.See full Momentary lineupThe intrigue: Today marks the beginning of Live Nation's concert week, when some concert tickets can be bought for $25, including several at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion. Find a show.The AMP has announced additions to its lineup, including:Aug. 2 — MEGADETH. $30-$100Sept. 1 — Glass Animals. $35-$125See the full Walmart AMP lineup
Walmart AMP to host July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
The annual fireworks will kick off with a performance from the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas under the direction of Paul Haas. The patriotic concert and fireworks is sponsored by the City of Rogers.
Arkansas woman killed in fiery Benton County car crash
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A Rogers woman was killed Friday after a fiery car crash in Benton County. Angela Williams, 43, was driving south on I-49 in Bentonville when she departed the roadway, struck a highway sign, and continued driving until her vehicle struck a concrete bridge support, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Fourth suspect arrested in fatal Lake Fayetteville shooting pleads not guilty
The fourth suspect arrested in connection with the Lake Fayetteville shooting that killed one person and injured four people on February 15 pleads not guilty.
Your weekend plans: Comedian Sarah Colonna, free live music, baseball
Here's your guide to fun this weekend.Hear live music — The Railyard Live season, a free music series at Butterfield Stage in downtown Rogers, is in full swing. Catch Benjamin Del Shreve Band with Ley Lines at 7:30pm tonight and Gone Country with Abbey Pierce Band at 7:30pm Saturday.The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion will also host Brooks & Dunn with David Lee Murphy and ERNEST tonight and Whiskey Myers with Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real and Reid Haughton on Saturday. Get tickets.Catch a comedy show — Sarah Colonna is coming to The Grove Comedy Club in Lowell, with shows at 8:45pm today, and 6:30pm and 9pm Saturday. Get tickets starting at $18.You can also find standup tonight at Boston Mountain Brewing and Club 509 in Fayetteville.See a baseball game — The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are playing a series against the Springfield Cardinals at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Get tickets for $9-$15.
Startup studio has unique approach to build companies
Highway Ventures, a startup studio that launches and grows advanced mobility companies, is forming in Northwest Arkansas. Founding partners Lane Patterson, Dylan Terry and Joe Comizio bring a unique blend of experience in startups, federal research and investing to Highway Ventures. Their innovative business model involves leveraging intellectual property (IP) and technology from federal research labs to build companies.
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