by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Springdale Water Utilities will purchase two pickup trucks that run on natural gas, in an effort to lead the way as Northwest Arkansas transitions to clean-burning fuel for its utility fleets and service vehicles.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
A successful entrepreneur exercises discipline when determining what risks to take, devises a plan to minimize potential downfalls and assesses each decision along the way within the parameters of the end goal.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
A rising tide not only floats all boats, it also floats hotels, and a growing number of properties in the area are reaping greater economic benefits from being in Northwest Arkansas, well-documented for its growing population, robust economy and constant stream of business travelers.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
The Great Recession might have quashed his plan to build an 18-story luxury hotel on the lot, but Alexander, now retired, is still wearing his hallmark vintage silk Hawaiian shirts and watching the newly bought property with interest.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
The word entrepreneur might evoke images of a 20 year old holed up in a basement writing computer code, but most are middle-aged, well-educated and worked for another employer for several years before starting their own business.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
The $12 million Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center is located on a 90,000-SF property near the Wedington Road exit.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Hotel owners and managers have become increasingly aware of the importance of monitoring sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor, as it affords a growing number of patrons the ability to give instant, public feedback through mobile devices.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
MarketPlace Grill will open a location at 11600 Pleasant Ridge Road this fall.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
The plastic pipe systems manufacturer recently closed on a $1.9 million acquisition of an empty 104,876-SF storage warehouse in western Benton County.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
The facility at 1160 S. 40th St. in Springdale opened to patients on July 9.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
The Plano, Texas-based sales and marketing services provider opened the center near the headquarters for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., one of the companys biggest clients.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
The Fayetteville-based online swimwear company is sponsoring the bands Southern Concert Tour, which will take place at college campuses throughout the South.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
The Fayetteville motel is on the market for $235,000, and depending on who buys it, may or may not survive.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Carolyn Crook, founder and owner of Pack Rat Outdoor Center, will be in the capital July 29-30 to participate in the Retail Advocates Summit, the National Retail Federations fly-in event that provides participants an inside look at the political process.
by - July 21, 2014 12:00 am
Participants will spend three days and nights in a secluded lodge, working one-on-one with experienced entrepreneurs on a custom business-development program.
by - July 20, 2014 9:36 pm
It may just initially be two trucks from a municipal water department, but the move this past week by Springdale officials toward acquiring and testing utility vehicles powered by compressed…
by - July 20, 2014 9:28 pm
Chris Thornton sees child abuse as the thing no one wants to talk or think about. But in his role as president of the board of directors for the Children’s…
by - July 20, 2014 8:02 pm
The Fort Smith Children’s Emergency Shelter is receiving a portion of all Smith Chevrolet‐Cadillac vehicle sales through July 31, 2014. Smith Chevrolet‐Cadillac announced July 17 that through the month of…
by - July 20, 2014 7:50 pm
Saturday I was in a clothing store talking with the gentleman who, like me, was born and raised in Fort Smith. The conversation was casual, so naturally it wandered over…
by - July 20, 2014 5:50 pm
The Weekly Standard founder, publisher and editor Bill Kristol says Arkansas is “almost” a must-win for Republicans if they are to take back the U.S. Senate. Appearing on this week’s…
