Tag: Business Services

Image Matters Shortens Corporate Ladder Climb

Kathryn Lowell of Image Matters in Bentonville helps executives climb the corporate ladder through her teachings.

Employee Feedback Makes For Healthy Morale at Mercy

Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas has listened to its 1,400 employees to find the best ways to build morale.

The Region’s Largest Employers, Private Companies

The lists of the region’s largest employers and public companies.

Higher Yields Come With Patience, Time (Kerry Watkins-Bradley Commentary)

Would you like your stock portfolio to yield 6 percent, 10 percent or even 15 percent? With the S&P 500 currently yielding 1.8 percent, you might think those higher yields are impossible.

‘Pay it Forward’ Like John Lewis (Jeffery Wood Commentary)

John Lewis was the very first client who signed on to advertise in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. That’s probably no surprise. He was everyone’s first customer.

Tom Terminella’s Woes Continue

A homebuilder is named in three foreclosure filings by two banks, and Terminella & Associates loses three agents, including principal broker.

Mill at West End Developer Starts Real Estate Business

The developer behind The Mill at West End condos is starting a real estate firm

Company Buys Prudential Franchise

Northwest Arkansas Real Estate LLC has purchased a Prudential franchise.

Bentonville Plaza Adds Tenants

The Bentonville Plaza adds a few new tenants, including Hanes and Wrigley

The Regions’ Largest Office Equipment Providers

The Business Journal’s list of the region’s largest office furniture and equipment suppliers.

Father Pushes Son on Right Path (John Newman Commentary)

At Presidents Advisory Group, my CEO roundtable, several members are thinking about retiring and whether they should pass the company to their children. I was on the receiving end of such a decision 25 years ago.

Commercial Real Estate Portfolios Slow in 2006

Year-end commercial real estate loans grew about 4 percent during 2006 for the top 10 private Arkansas-chartered banks by assets that had operations in Northwest Arkansas.

The Art of the Commercial Deal

As commercial real estate in Northwest Arkansas becomes more sophisticated, people are turning to a select group of Certified Commercial Investment Members for advice.

Hendrix Seeks Steady Growth

Mike Doyle, principal broker for the fledgling Hendrix & Associates Real Estate in Fayetteville, said the goal of his company is quality, not quantity.

NW Homebuilder Files Chapter 7

A Springdale home builder has made more as a bus driver than as a developer in 2007.

Arvest Saves Customers Money with Bill Pay

Arvest saves its customers $63,000 with auto bill pay service.

The 2007 Northwest Arkansas Retail Lease Guide

The 2007 Northwest Arkansas Retail Lease Guide and a directory of retail lease companies.

1Q Past Due Loans Jab Bank Portfolios

Bankers in Northwest Arkansas may be bullish on the economy, but the loans in their collective portfolios that were not accruing interest at the end of the first quarter was 93 percent higher than a year earlier.

Retail Suppliers Get Stout in Searches

Stout Executive Search opens its doors to recruit and place vendors to Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Benningfield Certified as LEED Commissioner

Chuck Benningfield, owner of McTab Inc. of Bentonville, gains certification as a Commissioner of Buildings by the University of Wisconsin School of Engineering.

Walmart leaders note company history, push AI adoption

ArcBest raises its guidance for the second quarter

Walton-led entity buys 900,000 square feet of former Walmart Home Office for $73 million

Gladner to retire from Arkansas Broadcasters Association later this year