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Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Lacy J. May

In 2007, Lacy May moved to New York City for two months to aid brand acquisition strategy for Wal-Mart’s apparel division.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Storm Nolan

It only took Storm Nolan five semesters to graduate with a bachelor’s in hospitality from Cornell University.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Marshall Thomas Saviers

Marshall Saviers loves the variety of his job as a commercial real estate broker.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Aaron Stahl

Aaron Stahl is not above dumpster diving for new business.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Rand Waddoups

Rand Waddoups helps make improving the supply chain a business opportunity rather than a cost.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Elizabeth L. Young

Elizabeth L. Young returned to her home state to set up and run the Immigration Law Clinic at the UA.

Walton Family Tops Largest Nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas

It wasn’t a surprise to see the Walton Family Foundation top the list of largest nonprofit organizations in Northwest Arkansas again this year. After all, the Walton Foundation is the top nonprofit entity in the entire state.

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Need a Job? Make One

David Potts offers some positive, if not counterintuitive, guidance on starting a business.

From Evil to Upheaval

A Harvard professor says the sources of world turmoil is about to change. And not for the better.

Education, volunteer recognition focus of Van Buren chamber banquet

Susan McCartt recognized with Iverson Riggs Citizen of the Year award for quiet but effective volunteer efforts.

Rheem closes Georgia plant; moves work to Fort Smith, Mexico

Faced with a 40% decline in business, Rheem officials announced Friday they would close a plant in Milledgeville, Ga., and consolidate the operations there at the company plants in Fort…

Gov. Beebe seeks energy reduction

The plan is to reduce the state’s $110 million annual utility bill by 20%.

UAFS parking lot money, lottery rules part of busy political week

A bill filed Friday seeks to provide the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith with $10 million to buy property, build a library parking lot and support new facility design…

Mortgage broker unsure of bailout plan; foreclosure numbers show potential impact

Rose Catalano admits to being uncomfortable with the philosophy behind the recently announced federal mortgage bailout program, but she believes many people in the area could qualify for assistance. “I…

State agency shows layoffs continuing

The figures show that job loss announcements in the first few weeks of 2009 have unfortunately picked up where 2008 ended. The Governor’s Dislocated Worker Task Force has recorded seven…

Interpreting your way to successful communications tactics

RSVP to Leigh Allison at [email protected] by Monday, February 23, 2009. Seating is limited! Where: Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Speaker: Tom Wing,…

Launch imminent for Art Center campaign

The effort by the Fort Smith Art Center to raise $200,000 to secure a building donation from Arvest Bank is ready to kick into high gear, according to Art Center…

Big league recession to hit big league sports

Expect a squeeze on the profit margins and credit ratings of your favorite team.

UAFS team captures computer science trophy

Two teams of students from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith placed first and fifth in a statewide computer science competition held in Conway, beating out several other colleges…