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by Roby Brock -

Competitive Pressures Squeeze Car-Mart’s Profits

Earlier this fiscal year, Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart warned that “competitive pressures” could squeeze profitability. That prediction came true, but the Bentonville-based used car dealership still scored a solid quarter and…

by The City Wire staff -

NWACC educator receives national honor

Ben Aldama, dean of the adult education program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, received the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award. The recognition celebrates excellence in teaching. The award is…

by Kim Souza -

Ben Israel: Eyeing Success A Third Time

At 70, Ben Israel, is trying to build his third business success out of the ashes of personal and business bankruptcy, relying on his faith and hard life lessons learned…

by Roby Brock -

Small Business Advocate Says Climate Improving

Look where you want for an indication of the small business environment in Arkansas and you can pretty much find any scenario. The ASBTDC’s Janet Roderick explains what her operations are experiencing.