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Navigating Your Leadership Journey (OPINION)

Although there is a growing reliance on how-to books and quick-fix kits guaranteeing improved leadership, ultimately, responsibility for development rests within the leader.

CDI Begins $4.6M Retail Project on Rainbow Curve

CDI Contractors LLC of Little Rock is the general contractor for Rainbow Curve Junction, a 30,000-SF strip center on a 3.01-acre lot, at 103 S.W. Winsted Lane.

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.

Wayfinding Project Nears Completion

The wayfinding project championed by the Northwest Arkansas Council is about done, at least in the cities along U.S. 71B.

Country Outfitter Launches New Business Segments

Fayetteville-based holding company Acumen Brands Inc. has recently launched three new business units of its Country Outfitter e-commerce company.

Pest Control Products for Sale

Fayetteville startup APGR Green and its two products, Mole-Zap and Ant-Zap, have made it to market.

UA Team Stays On a Roll, Wins $25K Prize at TCU Competition

BioBotic Solutions business plan beat more than two dozen teams invited from across the United States.

Erin Rongers Hired as Executive Director of The Cancer Challenge

The cancer survivor and former director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA replaces Tina Waggener, who resigned earlier this year to join retail marketing firm Kendal King Group.

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.

Amelia Eldridge, Real Estate Industry Executive, Dies at 62

Longtime Lindsey & Associates employee Amelia Eldridge died April 16.

Done Deal

A land deal with Kum & Go of West Des Moines, Iowa, that will bring life to a shabby corner in south Fayetteville has finally closed.

Coffee Buzz

The Arsagas coffee franchise on Crossover Road has been purchased and rebranded as Red Kite Coffee Co.

Reebok Tie-In

Bentonvilles JUNK Brands has partnered with global fitness brand Reebok to create a custom, co-branded performance headband.

New Adventure

Dennis E. Nelms, co-owner of Adventure Subaru of Fayetteville, recently bought 2.88 acres of commercial land near the intersection of Arkansas Highway 112 and West Drake Street with the intention of possibly building an indoor wall-climbing venue.

Emerging Emma

The entire north side of the 200 block of east Emma Avenue in Springdale, two buildings in all, is under contract with a single buyer.

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.

Begin with the end in mind

I read Stephen Covey’s classic book, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," the year it was first published, in 1989. It since has become a business classic for cause….

Sen. Pryor gets endorsement from Arkansas teachers’ union

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., received the endorsement of the state’s largest teachers’ union, the Arkansas Education Association, on Saturday (April 26). Brenda Robinson, president of the AEA, said Pryor…

The role of wealth in elections

Two recent Supreme Court decisions have troubled a number of Americans who care about rule by the people. But before we discuss these cases, a brief history is in order….

Help for troubled children focus of Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala

The John Q. Hammons Center was jam-packed Saturday night (April 26) with more than 1,000 people for the 12th Starlight Gala, which benefitted the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. People enjoyed…

J.B. Hunt CEO Shelley Simpson to keynote Forty Under 40 luncheon

Badham recalls her time as ‘Scout,’ working with Gregory Peck

Union members ratify new contract at large Tyson plant in Amarillo, avoid strike

Funding hold, potential complete cut jeopardize Boys & Girls Club programs, viability