Regions

Third-party not a ‘pixie dust’ solution for convention center

Dean Dennis likely placed doubt in those who were certain hiring a third-party operator would resolve the funding shortfall for the Fort Smith Convention Center. The source of the doubt…

Van Buren pushes Rena Road work; to seek pay raises in 2011 budget

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] At Monday night’s (Nov. 15) meeting of the Van Buren City Council, aldermen voted to approve up to $800,000 to secure land from property owners…

Fort Smith board agrees to push 5% water, sewer increase

Although Monday’s (Nov. 15) budget hearing was not a voting meeting, the Fort Smith board of directors unanimously agreed to move forward with a combined 5% water and sewer rate…

Cullens named a top dentist in Arkansas

Rocky Cullens, D.D.S., was selected as one of the best oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Arkansas in a list compiled by topDentists. The rankings are based on thousands of detailed…

Arkansas House budget leader ready to debate taxes

Rep. Kathy Webb, D-Little Rock, will be the House co-chair of the powerful Joint Budget Committee in the 2011 regular session. Webb, a restaurateur and small business owner, says her…

BEST students from 8 states coming soon to Fort Smith

story submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Thirty-eight robotics teams from eight states will be in Fort Smith on Dec. 10-11 for the 2010 Frontier Trails BEST…

Mixed reports on Thanksgiving cost; down in Arkansas, up in U.S.

The Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving meal survey shows it will cost about 2.8% less than last year. Nationwide, the average price for the Thanksgiving meal cost is up about…

Complete Vetting Process Before Software Purchases

Most companies are spending much more on their software than they realize.

8th & Walton Illuminates Wal-Mart Way

Supplier education courses boom in popularity.

Glitterbox Offers Daughters the Chance to be Pampered Like Mom

Le came up with idea for business while searching for birthday party ideas.

Who’s Who of Sponsors Set Up First Tee Facility

$1.35 million capital campaign comes to a successful close.

Vertical Magazine To Double Print Run

Bella Vista-based pub eyes statewide circulation.

ARE-ON Taking First Broadband Steps

Two-year colleges will see ‘Net’ result.

Popular Catering Biz Expands, Opens Eatery

Keating relishes the chance to run things her way.

Higher Learning Enrollment Rises

UAFS enjoys biggest jump.

Springdale Schools Top Enrollment, Budget Lists

School’s operating budget is more than $140 million.

Group Granted Class Status Against ANB

Discovery and depositions in the case are ongoing.

Candidate Crunched on Rogers Residency

A former tenant of Rogers mayoral candidate Kurt Maddox said she felt pressured to break her lease so he could move to Rogers from his home in Gravette.

Operations Management Degree Designed for Leaders

Now in its 36th year, the Master of Science in Operations Management has become the largest graduate program at the University of Arkansas.

The Power of Culture

In practice, there is not an absolute first priority for all CEOs. A first priority would depend on the needs of the organization and the resources available to address them. …

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson