Regions

Vision Tech Dispute Escalates

A second lawsuit has been field which names VTI, company President and CEO Robert Lee Thompson, his wife Sandra Thompson and Collins Haynes and his wife Cynthia Haynes as defendants.

DU Chapter Raises $318,000

The UA chapter was included in 16 college chapters that collectively raised more than $318,000 of the more than $543,000 total raised by college groups.

Terminella Calls MNB Board ?Inbred?

The fight over who gets deposed and when ? and the strongly worded motions filed on both sides ? has provided plenty of fodder, and an April 21 response by Tom Terminella?s attorneys was no different.

Rack Room Coming to NWA Mall

Rack Room Shoes, based in Charlotte, N.C., with 300 stores in 24 states, will be moving in soon.

Engineers Design New, Improved Routes

Times have changed and Northwest Arkansas’ rapid growth has created an urgent demand for improved roads and better infrastructure throughout Benton and Washington counties.

Jimbob Inc. Plans “Coming out” Party

Jim Gardner, former chief operations officer and executive creative director of CJRW Northwest, and Bob Corscadden, former chief marketing officer for Tyson Foods Inc., formed a company and kept it under a tarp for a reason.

Slowdown Hits Architecture And Engineering Employees

A lack of activity in both the residential and commercial sectors has meant fewer jobs for area architectural and engineering firms.

Crossland Construction Creates Fourth Pinnacle Property (Real Deals)

Crossland builds $7.8 million office space at Pinnacle Center, Wal-Mart buys lots in Bentonville for Neighborhood Market.

Sports History Leads Naturals to KURM

Rogers AM station lands deal for 140 Naturals broadcasts.

Sharp Eye Changes Face of Fayetteville

Fayetteville architect Rob Sharp has made the most of old structures as well as blending new projects into the existing character of downtown Fayetteville.

Sam’s Marks 25, Curbs Rice Buys

Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville, celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 18, but the big news that followed was about 20-pound bags of rice.

TDS Extends Reach Into New Markets

Tim Stanley, owner of Xerox dealer Total Document Solutions Inc. in Fayetteville, will be expanding his reach into southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas.

Wal-Mart Prototype Team Embraces Efficiency Challenges

Wal-Mart’s prototype team embraces the difficulties of rolling out more energy efficient stores.

Blue Eye Becomes Home For Bakker

A huge new development and a resident with some notoriety have landed in the tiny burg.

Arkansas SHRM Honors Human Resources Guru

Coleman Peterson, a 30-year veteran of the human resources world, was recently presented with the Jim Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award at the 22nd annual Human Resources State Conference and Exposition in Springdale.

Despite Credit Availability, Economic Pessimism Persists (Bottom Line by Robert Bell)

With concerns about recession mounting, many small business owners might wonder if or to what extent the Wall Street woes might cause Main Street migraines, and whether that would limit their access to credit.

Higher Paying Jobs Crucial For Regional Quality of Life (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)

What we need to realize is that the ?Green Valley? concept is and must be more than a marketing slogan. It has to be a commitment to a regional development strategy that acknowledges and embraces the fact that the folks we want to attract place a high val

Fayetteville Wastewater Upgrades Flowing Fast

After years of planning, debate and cost increases, Fayetteville’s $180 million wastewater system improvement project is nearing substantial completion, with the new West Side treatment plant coming online in June.

Future Leaders Are Being Trained by You, Now (Human Factor by Ron Maines)

It is Peter Drucker who said, “Leadership is the scarcest resource in any company or organization today.” We must not confuse “good people who work hard” and “skilled people who are committed to a worthy cause,” with effective leadership. One does not nec

Lenders Watch Waddle Bankruptcy

Two former partners in Land Ventures LLC have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and some lenders are worried it could set a bad precedent.

University of Arkansas to receive $5 million from state for food science center

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year