Jeff Della Rosa

Siloam Springs

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PAMT CEO Joe Vitiritto resigns, top shareholder to be interim CEO

1 day ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

Joe Vitiritto, president and CEO of PAMT Corp., formerly P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc., will resign June 27 for family reasons after nearly five years with the Tontitown-based carrier, according to a Monday (May 12) federal filing. Matthew Moroun, the company’s board chairman, will be the interim president and CEO from June 27 until the position is filled, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Real Deals: Mills Farm land in Rogers sells for $4.49 million

6 days ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

About 17 acres of pasture southwest of Interstate 49 and Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers recently changed hands after a transaction worth $4.49 million. The purchase price equals $265,000 per acre. Hillcrest Holdings LLC, managed by Gary Nichols, bought 16.96 acres of the 140-acre pastureland site known as Mills Farm. Hillcrest Holdings bought 62 acres of Mills Farm for $12.18 million in November. The sellers were Donald G. Mills, Joe S. Mills, Laura L. Mills, Douglas J.
Heartland Forward establishes center to enhance maternal health

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think-and-do tank, has launched the Maternal and Child Health Center for Policy and Practice, aiming to advance maternal health and improve outcomes for families across the central United States. The center was announced Thursday (May 8) at Heartland Forward’s flagship event, the Heartland Summit in Bentonville.
Walton-backed university planned for former Walmart Home Office

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

Tom Walton and Steuart Walton said Thursday (May 8) that their family will establish a university as part of a mixed-use development planned for the former Walmart Home Office site at Eighth Street and Walton Boulevard in Bentonville. They announced the Walton-backed university at the Heartland Summit in Bentonville. Tom Walton and Steuart Walton are the grandsons of Walmart founders Helen and Sam Walton.
Heartland Forward, Stemuli to create AI learning platform

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think-and-do tank, is partnering with education technology company Stemuli to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) learning platform that will help rural students and entrepreneurs acquire AI skills. The partnership was announced Thursday (May 8) at Heartland Forward’s flagship event, Heartland Summit.
Breeze to offer new nonstop flights between XNA and Pensacola, Fla.

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill will offer new nonstop flights to Pensacola, Fla., starting Sept. 4, according to a Wednesday (May 7) news release. Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways will provide the flights. One-way fares to Pensacola International Airport start at $49, the release shows. The 1-hour and 46-minute flight departs XNA at 10:48 a.m. and arrives in Pensacola at 12:34 p.m. Flights operate on Sundays and Thursdays, with some Tuesday flights available near holidays.
Thaden School wins Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize design award

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

Thaden School, a private, independent school in Bentonville, won the 2025 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in contemporary architecture, according to a Monday (May 5) news release. The Walton Family Foundation’s Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program supported its design.
UA receives $1 million from state Department of Higher Education

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has awarded $1 million to the University of Arkansas to expand electronics education by developing credit and non-credit courses related to workforce needs in the semiconductor industry, according to a Monday (May 5) news release. Alan Mantooth, a Distinguished Professor of electrical engineering, will be the principal investigator for the award.
Fast 15: Joseph Leidy

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

Joseph Leidy was 19 when he joined water technology company Xylem. He’s worked his way up through six positions, gaining experience in the water and wastewater industry. He was named to his existing role in August and covers all of North America, leading efforts to drive innovation and strategic growth in sustainable water management. As part of the global team, he contributes to international projects and addresses water challenges worldwide.
Fast 15: Kyle Pate

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Jeff Della Rosa

Fayetteville native Kyle Pate was a left-handed pitcher for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team before transferring to pitch for other college and university baseball teams. He pitched for Crowder College, Lee University, and trained with his agent before returning to the UA to study. In 2018, he joined e-commerce marketing company Engine. Six months later, he was one of the founding employees for e-commerce marketing startup Julep.