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Hello, HP (Editorial)

If Arkansas doesn’t provide economic incentives, other states will, and it may be time to reconsider Amendment 82’s $500 million qualifying limit.

Economic Theory Translates To ‘Real World’ in Arkansas (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)

Understanding economics can help you in the ‘real world.’

Successful Leadership Found In Three Pertinent Priorities (Human Factor by Ron Maines)

Patrick Townsend and Joan Gebhardt observed three common priorities that form the basis for leadership.

Small Business Owners Squeeze in Time for Vacation

Forty-one percent of small business owners will not be among those fighting the vacation crowds, according to a recent survey conducted by American Express.

Fort Smith Art Center July Opening Reception

Opening Reception on July 3rd, 2008, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. On exhibit at the Fort Smith Art Center, from July 3rd from July 26th, 2008 will be: in the Polly Crews Gallery…

Red Ball Productions Plies Convention Services Expertise

Red Ball Productions of Springdale is well situated to serve the exhibition, display and convention setup needs of many companies and convention promoters in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.

Vendor Community Gives Back Via Nonprofit Support

The vendor community in Northwest Arkansas helps boosts giving to nonprofits.

Rapid Prototypes Fills Vital Niche

Rapid Prototypes of Bentonville builds working concepts for in-store displays so vendors can pitch their products more effectively.

Wal-Mart: Now Good? (Editorial)

It hasn’t been politically correct to praise Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for several years now, but with the economy tanking, more people are coming out of the closet to recognize some of the benefits, both directly and indirectly, of the retail giant.

Skill Diversification Boosts Job Security

As if Americans haven’t already been rattled by rising food and fuel prices, escalating inflation and declining home values, an increase in unemployment has begun to displace many and stress others.

NWACC Provides Step Into Retail Industry

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, with the support of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., now offers a certification program aimed at helping students diversify themselves and make the transition into the retailing world.

Diversification Generates New Revenue Source

Employees aren’t the only ones who can profit from diversifying their talents; business owners can use the concept of diversification to add new means of income.

Reporter Turns Radio Passion to Public Service (First Person)

Rick Stockdell is responsible for bringing National Public Radio to Northwest Arkansas.

Fayetteville Approves Hill Place Student Housing Development (Real Deals)

The Fayetteville City Council approved the Hill Place multi-family development at Sixth Street and Hill Place during their regular meeting June 3.

Legacy National Bank Under OCC Regulatory Agreement

Legacy National Bank was the second bank in Northwest Arkansas in one year to receive a formal written agreement from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

‘Lost Generation’ Finding its Way (Commentary by Jeffrey Wood)

Combine seasonal wanderlust with a pressured economic market and everyday distractions can bleed into detachment.

Fed Inflation Numbers Out of Sync with Reality (Market Forecast by Kerry Watkins-Bradley)

The government keeps telling us inflation as measured by the consumer price index has averaged about 3.5 percent over the past four quarters.

Higher Gas Prices Pinching Many Small Business Owners

Small business owners that rely automobiles as part of their business are feeling the squeeze of fuel prices.

‘Staycation’ The New Buzzword for Summer 2008

A new survey from Rand McNally has determined that 57 percent of Americans are planning to shorten or cancel summer trips in response to gas prices that have now topped $4 per gallon on average.

Ozark Mountain Smokehouse (Food Review)

One of Fayetteville’s old guard standards receives a fresh look and four forks.

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