Author: Talk Business & Politics

Employers’ Year End Offerings Run Gamut of Giving (Bottom Line)

Companies award employees a wide variety of year end gifts.

Correction or Recession? (Editorial)

The past few weeks have turned decidedly gloomy for the U.S. economy with little if any positive news.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Best & Worst of 2007: Year of the Slowdown

The real estate slowdown, developer struggles and banking worries dominated 2007.

When reporters in Northwest Arkansas are looking for detailed information on real estate, economics, transportation, employment or a host of other market data, they often turn to one of the area’s three most-quoted market experts.

Local Business Owners Finds Unique Business Ventures (First Person)

Robert Ginsburg, owner of Uncle Sam’s Safari Outfitters in Fayetteville, talks about his business.

Eddie Haskell’s Patio & Grill Offers Upscale Lunch Options (Restaurant Review)

Eddie Haskell’s Patio and Grill in Rogers is known for its cool drinks and lively nightlife, but like the restaurant’s namesake -Eddie Haskell of “Leave it to Beaver” – the hip Pinnacle Hills eatery has two unique sides.

How to Earn Employee Trust and Commitment (Human Factor by Bruce Johanson)

Thus, the question that needs to be asked and answered is “What can we do to gain or regain genuine employee commitment?”

Market Facts: Measuring Northwest Arkansas

Our first collection of micro and macro demographic data on Northwest Arkansas.

Barber Files Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit

Barber Group files motion to dismiss Mason Hiba lawsuit.

Garfield’s, Moe’s, Mama Fu’s Close

Several area restaurants close door to business.

Urban Table Makes Upscale Accessible

Rhett and Judy Hall open new upscale restaurant in downtown Fayetteville square.

Bentonville Begins Terminal Rebuild

Don Peters Construction Inc. begins work on new Bentonville Municipal Airport terminal.

Bank, Trucking Co. Moving to Bypass

Huntsville business find way north to city’s bypass.

Crescent Park Units Nearing Completion

Eureka Springs hotel plans early 2008 opening.

Regional Employment Key to Growth Market (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)

Of the myriad of things folks would like to know about our region, several questions continually get asked. The most frequently asked question is, “how many people move here a month?”

University of Arkansas Supporters Deserve Better (Andrew Jensen Commentary)

No matter who the brain trust led by Chancellor John A. White has or hasn’t hired as football coach by the time this is printed, the credibility of the state’s flagship university has been harmed.

Garden Park LLC Plucks Fayetteville Apartments (Real Deals)

Steve Mansfield purchases South Creekside Apartments in Fayetteville after leaving Mansfield Property Management and creating University Realty LLC.

Gift Card Purchases Alter Traditional Holiday Shopping Period

Many gift givers are turning to gift cards during the holiday giving season.

Marriott Checks Into Johnson

Marriott International Inc. is officially checking in to Johnson. The company, which just announced the opening of their 3,000th hotel, will be constructing a four-story Marriott hotel on about 2 acres of land in Johnson.

Developers Delinquent on Taxes

On December 2, Benton and Washington county tax collectors published their lists of delinquent real estate and personal taxes.

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson