Author: Talk Business & Politics

Tontitown Market

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market could be a possibility for Tontitown.

Croxton Studios Receives Regional Emmy Nomination

Fort Smith sound studio, Croxton Studios, has been nominated for a regional Emmy.

Election Day Prognostication (Jeff Hankins Commentary)

We?re just a few weeks from election day, and it?s shaping up to be a very predictable event ? a situation political pundits either love or hate.

UA Professor Finds CEOs Rewarded For Layoffs (Jeff Hankins Commentary)

A University of Arkansas finance professor has released results of a study that shows how chief executive officers are rewarded for layoff decisions.

Costs Will Force Congress to Look at Universal Coverage

Comprehensive health care proves to be a challenge for the U.S. government.

Washington Regional Receiving Big Facelift

Washington Regional opened in 2002 and already is expanding due to area growth.

Administrative Costs to Blame for Health Care Expenses

The health care industry struggles to find ways to fund technology, access and infrastructure while charging the American consumer for much of the cost.

Area Hospitals Post Losses in Net Income

A closer look at the list of largest hospitals in Northwest Arkansas.

Building Reputation that Lasts (Commentary by Elise Mitchell)

We should all harbor a healthy fear of a gathering storm that could test our personal levee system and risk the loss of our own reputation.

UA Joins World Trade Center Association (Editorial)

The University of Arkansas has become a member of the World Trade Center Association ? one of three universities in the U.S. to enter into such an agreement.

Several Arkansas Banks Caught in Cashier?s Check Scams

Scam artists are keeping banks busy with counterfeit cashier?s checks.

Virtual Students Click with ‘Online’

A new breed of recruit is hitting the streets despite never setting foot on a college campus. Local institutions respond to the rising demand for online courses.

Local Radio Stations Generate Big Numbers

Northwest Arkansas? commercial radio industry worth between $10 million to $12 million in revenue.

Studies Show Student Cheating Trend

Corporate scandals have garnered their share of headlines, but cheating isn?t just for the pros. Business professionals in training are also being scrutinized.

UA Profs. Practice What They Teach

Professors who double as businessmen use real world experiences in their classrooms.

Six Sigma Courses Focus on Efficiency

NWACC?s Six Sigma program saves corporations money.

New Curriculum Shows Students ‘Big Picture’

The Walton College of Business is solving problems by running students through new curriculum.

Arkansas? 2Q ROA Fourth in District

Arkansas banks had a return on their average assets of 1.18 percent in the second quarter of 2006.

Internet Indicators Show Sky Not Falling

One firm says that increased research on real estate Web sites should lead to a market upswing.

Fayetteville Realtor Receives Top Honor

David Alphin, a Realtor with Bassett Mix & Associates in Fayetteville, was presented with the inaugural Realtor Active in Politics Award at the Arkansas Realtors Association?s annual convention in Memphis last month.

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain