by - June 24, 2013 12:00 am
Rogers Bank Executive Changes Teams
Joe Spivey to lead Mountain Home lender’s entry into the market.
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by - June 24, 2013 12:00 am
Boen Cashes Out
Little Rock developer sells former Burger Life building to Jim Keet.
by - June 24, 2013 12:00 am
Opportunity: Knocked
Rhea Lana’s drawing fire from U.S. Department of Labor.
by - June 24, 2013 12:00 am
A New Take on Fitness?
FAC members might soon end a workout with a stiff drink.
by - June 23, 2013 6:07 pm
The Gov./Lt. Gov. alliance history
Only those with a short or nonexistent memory of Arkansas politics would scoff at the alliance pledged this past week between gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross and wanna-be Lt. Governor candidate…
by - June 23, 2013 5:54 pm
Violent execution
Yesterday while reading, I discovered this quote by General George Patton: “A good plan violently executed NOW is better than a perfect plan next week.” His quote caused me to…
by - June 23, 2013 10:39 am
Hospice Party features support from Razorback coaches
Supporting medical patients in Northwest Arkansas was celebrated with drinks and dinner outdoors, live music, wearing bright colors and dancing in hula hoops. The 22nd Annual Hospice Summer Garden Party…
by - June 22, 2013 2:57 pm
Razorbacks name new communicator for men’s basketball, golf teams
Patrick Pierson, who was responsible for all communication efforts at Florida Gulf Coast University as assistant athletics director for communications, has been named associate media relations director at Arkansas, it…
by - June 21, 2013 5:03 pm
Entrepreneur boot camp on tap for high schoolers
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, NorthWest Arkansas Community College and the Northwest Arkansas Entrepreneurship Alliance are offering an “Entrepreneur Boot Camp” for rising high school students — grades nine to…
by - June 21, 2013 3:47 pm
Alderman cries foul play on Bella Vista city purchases
Bella Vista Alderman Jerry Snow has raised concerns over a lack of protocol in the pending purchase of two dump trucks planned by the city. He said the city continues…
by - June 21, 2013 2:42 pm
Arkansas’ jobless rate rises in May
An almost 2% decline in Arkansas’ workforce and the number of employed pushed the state’s jobless rate higher to 7.3% in May, with one market watcher noting an unusual and…
by - June 21, 2013 11:50 am
State Economy Remains Sluggish
Employment data is going sideways, analyst says.
by - June 21, 2013 8:53 am
The Sunny Side of Leadership
by - June 21, 2013 7:38 am
U.S. House rejects farm bill package
Things didn’t go according to script. A little more than a week after the U.S. Senate passed its bipartisan version of a five-year farm bill, the House of Representatives couldn’t…
by - June 21, 2013 12:04 am
The Supply Side: Retailer business briefs
• Federal authorities seize 14 franchises of 7-Eleven Convenience store giant 7-Eleven said it will require an internal review of personnel records among its 5,600 franchise owners after federal authorities…
by - June 20, 2013 5:32 pm
Safety questions raised about storm chaser tours
Following the deaths of veteran storm chaser Tim Samaras, one of the stars of Discovery Channel's "Storm Chasers," along with his son Paul Samaras and colleague Carl Young in the…
by - June 20, 2013 5:08 pm
‘Big Data’ potential ripe for picking
Businesses from everyday product suppliers to the world’s largest retailer have been caught up in the information craze known as “big data." The “big data” market stands at more than…
by - June 20, 2013 11:27 am
Duo hope to build on NWA retail sector
It’s a simple concept that excites Adam Kuettel and Christian Baldwin: connect retail ideas with retail experience and, possibly, retail money in such a way to create another level of…
by - June 20, 2013 11:06 am
New accounting rules could help small business
Earlier this month, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) introduced a new framework of standards that accounting leaders say could reduce costs and streamline financial reporting for small businesses. The…
by - June 20, 2013 10:39 am
UA to offer business analytics program
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is providing an online certificate program in business analytics this fall. “Right now, one of the biggest things…