by - May 12, 2014 12:00 am
Infographics Posters Idea Wins G60 Pitch Contest
Journalist and business owner Yoon Kim intends to produce and sell the posters.
Author: Jennifer Joyner
by - April 28, 2014 12:00 am
Regulation Overload: Truckers Still Not Happy With Safety Rules
The trucking industry seems to be holding steady for now, in the wake of a dramatic increase in driver-safety restrictions, but trucking companies say its too early to gauge the impact of the regulations, and that damage to the industry is still on the horizon.
by - April 28, 2014 12:00 am
Dilday: SPSF is More Than Just Simply Writing Checks
The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA executive director, Jody Dilday, is grateful the organization relocated last year, as the extra space allows the SPSF to help more families through various programs.
by - April 28, 2014 12:00 am
Eco-Startup Gaining Global Recognition
RinseWell, a product of Recycled Hydro Solutions Inc. of Rogers, was one of three water-saving technologies that presented at the 2014 International Emerging Technology Symposium April 23-24 in Washington, D.C.
by - April 28, 2014 12:00 am
Olive Loom Business Model Attracts Harvard Students
A local clothing manufacturer recently entered into a partnership with a group of students at Harvard Business Schools entrepreneurship program.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Arvest Equipment Finance Fares Well In Thriving Industry
The Fort-Smith-based company made last years top 100 equipment finance firms, is growing annually and has more than doubled the value of its loans and leases in three years.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Local Banks Deem Risk Management a High Priority
The looming prospect of setting off another financial collapse, coupled with the real threat of repercussions from the government for not meeting new standards, has banks shifting more of their focus from returns to risk.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Mobile Banking a Growing Demand for Customers
Sixty percent of smartphone and tablet users who switched banks in the fourth quarter of 2013 cited mobile capabilities as an important or extremely important factor in their decision.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
WAC: AMP Construction on Track for June Opening
The WAC hosted a topping-off ceremony March 31 to give an update on the project, recognize its sponsors and announce additional concert dates.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Saatchi X Earns 10th Effie Shopping Marketing Award
The Springdale ad firm recently won two Shopper Marketing Effie Awards for campaigns for Procter & Gamble products sold at Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Clarity Pointe Memory Support Community Opens in Fayetteville
The assisted living community dedicated solely to dementia care will start moving in residents April 21.
by - April 11, 2014 11:44 am
Walmart Aims to Disrupt Organic Food Market with Low-Cost Brand
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced April 10 it will begin carrying Wild Oats organic foods and will price them at least 25 percent less than other natural-food products.
by - March 31, 2014 12:57 pm
AMP Gives Nod to Sponsors at Topping-Off Ceremony
The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion hosted a topping-off ceremony Monday to commemorate the construction site, recognize its sponsors and give an update on construction of the $11 million facility, set to open in June.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
Pfeffers Catering: Still Cooking After Recent Loss of Matriarch
When Juliane Pfeffer, 54, lost her years-long battle with cancer on Jan. 6, there was a possibility the company the family spent years building might die with her. But now, the catering team wants the public to know the company is equipped to provide the same level of service and product as before.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
Impact of Swine Virus Still To Be Revealed
So far, Arkansas has been able to stave off a virus that has infected and killed millions of pigs throughout North America. But while local herds are not infected, producers and consumers are seeing bumped-up prices, a trend that will likely continue.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
UA Opens Bumpers Papers to the Public
The University of Arkansas on March 19 officially made available to the public 1,200 boxes of papers from former Arkansas Gov. and U.S. Sen. Dale Bumpers.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
Single Parent Scholarship Fund Celebrates 30 Years
The organization will mark the anniversary occasion during its annual Spark of Hope Campaign Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. June 19 in the Fayetteville Town Center.
by - March 17, 2014 12:00 am
Geothermal Neighborhood Promotes Clean, Energy-Efficient Development
Kerelaw Castle subdivision, just off Arkansas Highway 102 in Bentonville, is the first to solely use geothermal heating and cooling in its houses, saving substantial energy by tapping into stable temperatures below the earths surface.
by - March 17, 2014 12:00 am
Upscale Neighborhoods Making a Comeback
A resurgence in neighborhoods like Versailles in Centerton and Oak Tree in Bentonville show the high-end residential marketing is bouncing back.
by - March 17, 2014 12:00 am
Schools Chunk Tons of Wasted Food During Winter Closures
While representatives from several area districts reported little loss during winter closures and say revenue will be compensated for during makeup days, the Bentonville School District is less confident.