Northwest Arkansas

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is accepting nominations for its 18th annual Fast 15 class. The nomination deadline is March 13. Each year the Business Journal recognizes some of the region's most talented young professionals in the business and nonprofit communities through its Fast 15 recognition program. The Business Journal's editorial staff evaluates and selects honorees from nominations submitted by its readers. To be eligible, nominees must be under 30 and have proven to their employers and peers that they are on the fast track to success.

TITLE: Black-Owned Business Expo to return to Fayetteville Feb. 21 TEXT: An event to celebrate and promote local Black-owned businesses is scheduled in downtown Fayetteville next month. The Black Owned Northwest Arkansas Business Expo will take place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fayetteville Town Center. The annual event is organized by locals Jasmine Hudson, J'Aaron Merchant and Sierra Polk.