Tag: education

UAMS to Cure Doc Shortage

The addition of a satellite campus of the University of Arkansas School for Medical Sciences in Northwest Arkansas is expected to help alleviate a shortage of doctors and nurses in the state.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Takes Fast 15 Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal announces open nominations for the Fast 15, profiles of 15 of Northwest Arkansas? youngest professionals on the fast track to success.

Champions For Kids Steps up Giving

Champions for Kids founder Adelaide Schaeffer is spending the year at Harvard to study ways to improve the nonprofit organization?s performance.

Eliminate Surprises When Initiating Company Changes (Human Factor by Grey Williams)

If you are an entrepreneur, business owner or executive, the chances are good that you relish the opportunity to improve and innovate, whether that means introducing a new product, automating a process, or even rearranging job duties.

2008 Northwest Arkansas 40 Under 40 Class Bucks Birth Order Trends

The 2008 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40 class shows that making generalizations about birth order can be problematic.

Walton College Information System Grads Decline

The University of Arkansas is seeking ways to attract students to its information technology program.

UA?s Alpha Omicron Pi House Set for January Open

Work nearly complete at UA fraternity house

Generational Conversations: Finding the Common Ground (Human Factor by Carla D. Sloan)

No matter in which generation we were born, we all engage in conversations. Conversations can range from dull to provocative. At the lower end of the spectrum, no thinking is involved.

Pelphreys Purchase Two Bridgewater Lots Plus 5,600-SF Home (Real Deals)

John and Tracy Pelphrey purchased the home in Fayetteville for $2.04 million and Toter Industries is building a 27,000-SF, $1.4 million manufacturing facility in Springdale.

Vendors Raise $20,000 For Walton Scholars

The 12th Vendors FORE Education golf tournament July 18 at Stonebridge Country Club in Fayetteville netted $20,000 to fund scholarships for students at the Walton College of Business Center for Retailing Excellence at the University of Arkansas.

Wal-Mart, Master P Team on Affordable Hip-Hop Wear

If you thought the idea of Wal-Mart and AC/DC teaming up was just a little bit of a mismatch on the cool scale, they look like milk and cookies compared to the latest product launch.

Firms Seeking Master?s Degree Job Candidates

When considering new hires, many accounting firms seek candidates that have advanced degrees and are close to CPA certification.

Increase Your Marketing Budget in Recession (Martin Thoma Commentary)

History shows that a recession is not a storm from which to hide but a crucible in which to grab market share and position for a much more profitable future.

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.

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.

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

Economy still growing, data center construction driving growth, economist says

Walmart to deliver Subway sandwiches with online orders in select stores