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Forty Under 40: Landon Shockey

Landon Shockey had all the design and technical skills he needed. It was the marketing tools he felt he was lacking to fulfill a dream of opening his own handcrafted…

Forty Under 40: Nick Spicher

Nick Spicher had finally found his dream career field, and he knew it. “When I woke up with that feeling of loving what I’m doing and being excited about going…

Forty Under 40: Jeremy Stobaugh

This time, it was grandma who knew best. “My grandmother always told me I would be an engineer,” Jeremy Stobaugh said. “I didn’t really even know what that was. I…

Forty Under 40: Landon Taylor

Banking wasn’t on Landon Taylor’s mind when he first stepped on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway in 1994. “I went to UCA with the intent of being…

Forty Under 40: Vicki Vasser

Being an attorney is in Vicki Vasser’s blood. While she dabbled a little as an accountant early in her career, Vasser always knew she wanted to follow in the footsteps…

Forty Under 40: Gracie Ziegler

Confidence is an important ingredient to reach any career goal, and Gracie Ziegler admits it has helped her move quickly up the professional ladder. “You have to make yourself stand…

Cable Resigns from FNB of Rogers

Sicard says bank will take its time to find the right replacement.

A Checkup on Dental Care (Opinion)

Arkansas creating its own dental college is like NASA sending a manned mission to Mars.

UAFS Business Students Receive High National Marks

Accounting, management, legal and social environment, and international issues fields produce particularly high scores.

Council CEO: Northwest Arkansas Positioned to Pave Path to Recovery

Malone one of many in Northwest Arkansas business community who is bullish on region’s chances for continued economic growth.

Consider 2012 One Wild Ride

Petrinos Exit, Bielemas Entrance Highlight Top 10

Chambers Bancshares Buys Control of Decatur State Bank

New deal comes in the wake of failed sale earlier this year.

Arvest Bank Maintains Top Spot on Lenders List

Iberiabank FSB, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Bank of Arkansas NA and First Security Bank rounded out the top five.

Priority Banks Dispute with Fed Nears Private Resolution

Order of indefinite continuation postponed an appeal hearing that had been scheduled for Dec. 10.

Architecture School Gains Recognition from Magazine

Dean deems kudos a ‘ clear indication’ of program’s quality.

MANA Doctor First in Area to Offer Procedure

Minimally invasive technology has proven highly effective in the diagnosis of lung cancer and other diseases.

Classes Designed to Provide Overview, Strategic Planning

Two-part professional development series is offered by the UA Global Campus.

Northwest Arkansas’ Best & Worst of 2012

The Business Journal staff takes a look at some of the highlights and lowlights from this year.

Dont Wait, Lawmakers (Opinion)

Pension plans deserve the attention of the Arkansas Legislature.

An Investment in Retention Strategy Helps Maintain Human Assets

The main reasons people choose to stay with an organization include how valued they feel and how much they are learning.