by - February 26, 2001 12:00 am
North Arkansas Symphony Packs Them In
Packing 1,200 seats in the Walton Arts Center concert hall with every performance, the North Arkansas Symphony hums through its 46th season of music.
Northwest Arkansas
Nominate for our Best in Class Awards
by - February 26, 2001 12:00 am
Nite Lite Outdoors Closes in Springdale
The hunting supply store had been open since 1998.
by - February 23, 2001 9:34 am
Wal-Mart Relatively Recession-Proof, CEO Says
“Things can get a lot worse before they get bad at Wal-Mart,? the company?s CEO, Lee Scott, tells students at the University of Arkansas.
by - February 21, 2001 12:04 pm
Broyles Among Investors Funding Virtual Satellite
Ten venture capitalists, including University of Arkansas Athletic Director J. Frank Broyles, provide $3 million in funding for Virtual Satellite Corp. in Fayetteville.
by - February 20, 2001 3:19 pm
Wal-Mart Breaks Sales, Earnings Records
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. breaks its own records in the fiscal year ending Jan. 31 with net sales of $191.3 billion and net income of $6.3 billion.
by - February 19, 2001 9:55 am
Group Outs Fake SEAL at Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. thought it had a former U.S. Navy SEAL helping manage security for its top executives and members of the world?s wealthiest family.
by - February 19, 2001 7:56 am
Rogers Airport Grows With Wal-Mart?s Help
One of the busiest general aviation airports in Arkansas is about to undergo a major construction phase.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Pay Now or Pay Big Time Later
A little now, or much more later (implying that an engine rebuild would be the option). I would like to extend that hypothetical into the more complex realm of technology enterprise building.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Jet Bill’s Crash Has Silver Lining
When we heard that state Rep. David Hausam, R-Bentonville, had proposed a House bill that would give Wal-Mart Stores Inc. a $2.3 million tax break to buy a $35 million ultra-long-range jet, we thought he was nuts.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Office Design Can Increase Productivity
Ninety percent of business decision-makers say improvements in office design can increase worker productivity by creating an environment where hindrances to efficiency are eliminated or minimized.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Convention Center Missing Piece to Rogers? Puzzle
Renowned hotel developer John Q. Hammons is so enamored of the goings on in Benton County that he is bypassing his publicly traded company and making the planned Rogers hotel and convention center a personal project.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Art? Bella Gallery Opens
Former Razorback halfback Bobby Joe Edmonds and his wife, Karen Edmonds, have opened an upscale art gallery on Dickson Street.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Elegant Counters Opens in Springdale
Selling and installing solid surfacing for kitchens and bathrooms bases Robert Scott?s new Springdale business, Elegant Counters.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
In Stitches: A Clothing Rehab
Clothing hidden at the top of the closet may deserve a second chance, thanks to Norma Wilcox?s new business, In Stitches.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
New OSHA Regulations Costly, Not Covered
Labor groups are hailing the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration?s new ergonomics standards designed to protect workers from injuries caused by repetitive motion, contact stress or vibration.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
A Look at OSHA?s Ergonomics Standards
OSHA?s Ergonomics Standards: Who?s Covered?
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Baldor Electric Co. Announces Earnings
Baldor Electric Co. in Fort Smith announced record fourth-quarter sales of $144.7 million, up 3 percent from $140.5 million for the same time in 1999.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Beverly Enterprises Inc. Releases Earnings Report
On Feb. 6, Beverly Enterprises Inc. announced earnings of 11 cents per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2000 before special and unusual charges, up from 6 cents in 1999.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Brass Eagle Posts Strong Sales
Brass Eagle Inc., the paintball gun maker, said its fourth-quarter income had more than doubled on strong sales, beating Wall Street expectations, and executives forecast positive earnings into 2001.
by - February 19, 2001 12:00 am
Southwestern Energy Co. to Relocate
Southwestern Energy Co. recently announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to Houston but the company?s gas utility, Arkansas Western Gas Co., will keep its location in Fayetteville.