Tag: energy

Sierra Club Honors ‘Green? Sam’s Club

In what has to be some kind of first, the Sierra Club has given a positive recognition to a Sam?s Club.

Contractors Look to LEED Certification for Future Business

As more large-scale builders begin implementing sustainable practices into their projects, the need for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified professionals will increase as well.

Gas Pipeline Estimated at $821M

The Arkansas portion of the Fayetteville Shale Play pipeline will stretch 265 miles and is estimated to cost $821 million.

Wal-Mart Tops the of Biggest Deals of 2007

Wal-Mart occupies the top positions in our annual Biggest Deals list.

?Escos’ Guarantee Their Customers Energy Savings

Energy service companies identify and evaluate energy-saving measures for various organizations, from cities and schools to corporations, and back up the recommendations with guaranteed results.

Do You Have What it Takes To be a Respected Leader? (The Human Factor)

Leaders are not only respected for their obvious accomplishments, but also for their integrity, strong families, engagement with their churches and involvement in their communities.

Recession is Here, Economists Say

The 14th annual Business Forecast Luncheon, hosted by the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, recently drew more than 1,200 people from across the state’s business and education sectors.

Peer Praise Dynamic Proves Most Valuable for Creatures (Human Factor by Patrick Sbarra)

Preparing an inspiring year-end team meeting had been a bit of challenge until I had a moment of insight and clarity while preparing a program to celebrate a record- setting year in 2006.

Ozarks Electric Awarded $1.7M

A three-year battle by the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation against Entergy Arkansas will result in a $1.7 million refund.

PDI, DuPont Deal Drives Diesel Dynamics (First Person)

Michael Ackerson developed cost-effective technology to clean sulfur out of diesel fuel, the sold parts of the technology to DuPont.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Best & Worst of 2007: Year of the Slowdown

The real estate slowdown, developer struggles and banking worries dominated 2007.

How to Earn Employee Trust and Commitment (Human Factor by Bruce Johanson)

Thus, the question that needs to be asked and answered is “What can we do to gain or regain genuine employee commitment?”

Gift Card Purchases Alter Traditional Holiday Shopping Period

Many gift givers are turning to gift cards during the holiday giving season.

Severance Tax: How Much is Too Much? (Editorial)

As far as we’re concerned, the question of whether Arkansas taxes natural gas operators comparably to other states has been settled.

Hutchens Construction Paves Greener Paths

Hutchens Construction, based in Cassville, Mo., is invested in the business of recycling paving material, much of which is fossil fuel based.

Epcon Communities Develops Ranch-Style Condos (Real Deals)

Dublin, Ohio,-based Epcon Communities is in Phase I of developing a $30 million, 122-unit condominium community in Fayetteville.

Who?s No. 1? Billboard Gives Nod to the Eagles (Touch Points)

Billboard gets sales data from Wal-Mart, lists Eagles No. 1; Zimmerman previews Wal-Mart sustainability report.

Bio-Based Goes in D?Angelo Home

BioBased Insulation of Rogers is now in Ellen Griswald?s attic. Beverly D?Angelo, the actress best known for her role in the National Lampoon vacation movies, had the soy-based insulation sprayed in her home.

Arkansas’ Top Executives Earn More Than $197 Million in 2006

The top 99 executives at Arkansas’ 21 public companies together earned more than $197 million in 2006.

Embrace Successful, Meaningful Meetings (Human Factor)

If you must endure meetings, make them productive.

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10