NWA Business Journal

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Rep. Bruce Westerman about tariffs and their potential impact on American industry.

A 2022 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences study identified one in 34 Arkansas eight-year-olds as being on the autism spectrum. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore speaks with a researcher behind the project. Also today, a project to help Arkansas’ state butterfly survive and thrive. Plus, Northwest Arkansas Community College is staging its spring musical and joining with other colleges to consider higher education in the state.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with Northwest Arkansas Council CEO Nelson Peacock, who says the 2025 Arkansas General Assembly benefited the northwest region of the state. They address new laws related to economic development, housing and healthcare.

On today's show, we hear about the Northwest Arkansas Council's strategy for regional growth. We also learn more about 3D-printed food in a new segment of "Balance." Additionally, our reporter, Jack Travis, shares some Earth Day activities for your family.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with the executive director of the Arkansas Realtors Association, Andrea Alford, about her role with the organization, how the ARA functions to help the state's realtors and the landscape of Arkansas' housing market.

Advocates of boosting Arkansas’ film industry say offering incentives for filmmakers could begin to make the state a player in that field. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams discusses a campaign to bring more movies to Arkansas. Plus, we will explore another entertainment industry gaining a foothold in northwest Arkansas: video game production. Also, learning more about KUAF's Listening Lab.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with the CEO of Washington Regional Medical Center about how state and national congressional actions affect the hospital.

A recent report shows that Arkansas is ranked the best in the nation in one financial growth area. However, another indicator is nearly the worst. On today's show, we'll hear more about the state's economic status. We'll also learn about a significant gift to UAFS that endows a Center for Nonprofits. Plus, Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth reports how America's largest meat producer faces external and internal scrutiny for its workplace policies.

This week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report highlights Women's History Month with Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas.

In today's episode, Daniel Caruth reports on a disaster simulation conducted on the John Brown University campus in Siloam Springs. Northwest Arkansas Community College celebrates the 20th anniversary of its honors program, and more.