Tag: energy

‘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.

Did Someone Say Price Gouging? (Editorial)

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, speaking recently in northwest Arkansas, said he saw no evidence of gouging by the oil companies. Many Arkansans would tell him to open his eyes.

High Fuel Costs Could Cut Into Northwest Arkansas Economy

The price of gas is eating into people’s pocketbooks, and that means they are eating out less. Fuel prices in Northwest Arkansas could have an adverse effect on growth in the local economy.

Harps Expands Gas Stations

Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale is rolling out gas stations at two more stores.

KNWA Coverage Runs on Empty

The local NBC affiliate is full of sound and fury but achieves nothing in gas coverage.

Hybrid Sales on Rise

Sales of hybrid vehicles are increasing in Northwest Arkansas.

Wal-Mart Goes For Green

Wal-Mart?s efforts to become more enviro-friendly are already seeing results.

Water Projects Keep Flowing

Water utilities work to fulfill the expanding needs of Northwest Arkansas.

Eco-Block Gains Attention With Green Construction

Insulated concrete is providing an alternative to conventional wall framing for residential and commercial construction.

Going Green

Contractors find payoffs in eco-friendly buildings.

Wal-Mart Going Green

Wal-Mart mailing out requests to a select number of solar energy systems companies.

Baldor to Make Public Offerings

Baldor Electric announced it offer $900 million in securities.

2006?s Best and Worst

2006: A year of corrections as CEOs, developers and hoteliers fine-tuned their strategies.

Shale Play Water Will Be Monitored

Water use and the potential for contamination is an important issue while trying to capitalize on geologic formation.

Arkansas Western Gas Gets BISI

The Arkansas Western Gas Company is implementing a retooling program, costing upwards of $10 million, to improve operations.

Forum Fosters Entrepreneurs

Arkansas Venture Forum Conference allowed entrepreneurs learn how to attract investors.

Forum Sharpens Leaders

The CEO Forum of Arkansas seeks to raise the level of business leadership in Northwest Arkansas.

Alternate Fuels a Must for National Security (Editorial)

One good thing to come out of the steep increase in gas prices is that it has focused attention once again on renewable sources of energy.

Arkansas Venture Forum Announces Speakers

The Arkansas Venture Forum?s fifth annual Venture Conference announces three nationally-known entrepreneurs as keynote speakers.

Building Reputation that Lasts (Commentary by Elise Mitchell)

We should all harbor a healthy fear of a gathering storm that could test our personal levee system and risk the loss of our own reputation.