Tag: Government & Politics

The Oil Problem (Editorial)

In a supposed effort to bring down high gasoline prices, President Bush lifted a White House ban on offshore drilling.

Curbside Recycling Reaches More in Northwest Arkansas

Curbside recycling is now available to residents of Northwest Arkansas’ big four cities, but methods and participation rates still vary.

New Mercy Digs Top Sustainable Search

An independent panel of green ribbon judges determined that Mercy Health Systems of Rogers is the “Greenest Office” in Northwest Arkansas.

LEED Standards Shifting to Meet Evolving Market

Some developers and architects feel that LEED building standards don’t offer enough points for design and site selection, but the U.S. Green Building Council is making changes to address those concerns.

More Trouble for Nightclub Mogul Catroppa

We’ve kept you up to date on Fayetteville nightclub mogul Tony Catroppa putting his assortment of strip clubs, bars and restaurants up for sale. Maybe Catroppa is retiring, maybe he’s just tired of keeping up with all those pesky regulations of the Arkans

R&D Tax Credits Energize Startup Tech Companies

So far, state agencies have granted more than $3 million in R&D tax credits to about 20 tech companies around the state, allowing the startups to hire more staff and invest in marketing and commercialization efforts.

Cities Still Adjusting to Streamlined Tax

So far, the streamlined sales tax process has been anything but, and the city of Springdale stands to lose the most from the state’s participation in the federal program.

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.

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.

Fayetteville Approves Hill Place Student Housing Development (Real Deals)

The Fayetteville City Council approved the Hill Place multi-family development at Sixth Street and Hill Place during their regular meeting June 3.

‘Lost Generation’ Finding its Way (Commentary by Jeffrey Wood)

Combine seasonal wanderlust with a pressured economic market and everyday distractions can bleed into detachment.

Fed Inflation Numbers Out of Sync with Reality (Market Forecast by Kerry Watkins-Bradley)

The government keeps telling us inflation as measured by the consumer price index has averaged about 3.5 percent over the past four quarters.

St. Louis Fed President Addresses Rising Inflation

James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, addressed Northwest Arkansas professionals during the Quarterly Business Analysis breakfast on June 4 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers.

Layoffs Cut Costs But Yield Turmoil

Several Northwest Arkansas employment experts say layoffs are a quick way to cut-back on expenses but often cause turmoil in the workplace.

When Facing a Crisis, Make it Your Best Ally (Commentary by John Newman)

Top-notch CEOs of healthy companies don’t wait for bankruptcy to come knocking at their door. With outward calm, they respond to minor downturns as if they were crises.

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