Tag: Government & Politics

Count on ‘Green’ Conferences Boosting Economy (Market Forecast)

Observers in Northwest Arkansas may have noticed that “green” oriented conferences seem to be taking place on a fairly regular basis in the area.

Networking Benefits Regional Businesses

Networking is a way to build business relationships and networking opportunities abound in Northwest Arkansas five days per week.

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.

Tax Dollars Move North to Bentonville

City sales tax collections are down in Fayetteville and Springdale and up in Rogers and Bentonville. Analysts and city finance directors said the rise of retail business in Benton County contributed to lagging collections in Washington County.

‘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.

Arkansas Targets Global Economy

The Arkansas World Trade Center is connecting the state to the global economy. The AWTC, a member of the World Trade Centers Association, has a direct link to more than 750,000 businesses worldwide.

Residential Lot Supply Outpaces Absorption (Market Forecast)

The single-family residential market continues to be of major interest at the end of the first quarter of 2007. This is due, in part, to the excessive supply of new lots and new homes in the area over the last couple of years.

Ruling Gives Definite TIF Guidelines (Editorial)

Surely the recent state Supreme Court ruling on tax increment financing districts has some economic development folks wondering how they’ll now make it work.

Codes Set New Urbanism Forms (Market Forecast)

New urbanism seeks to create spaces that are like old neighborhoods.

Chambers Chairman Faces Fine

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says it has leveled fines totaling $432,000 against John Ed Chambers III of Danville and five compatriots described as “institution-affiliated parties.”

Competitive Advantage Hindered by Fees (Jeff Koenig Commentary)

Jeff Koenig defends the Citizens 4 Fayetteville?s lobbying efforts to oppose impact fees in Fayetteville.

Pay Gap Sends Mixed Messages (Editorial)

A study by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation of Washington, D.C., on the pay gap between women and men in the United States drew quite a bit of attention in mid-April.

Engineers, Developers Find Ecology Can be Economical

Businesses find that managing storm water provides an opportunity for cost-effective development in Northwest Arkansas.

Hill Calls Marshal?s Muesum

Sandi Sanders, the newly tabbed director of the U.S. Marshals Service National Museum in Fort Smith, will have a new office when she returns from Washington, D.C.

Voters Show Faith in Fayetteville (Andrew Jensen Commentary)

Narrow results of impact fee vote serves as a defeat for big-money interests and a cautionary tale to those who may try to buy special elections in the future, especially in Fayetteville.

Accurate Cost Basis Would Help Close Tax Gap (Market Forecast)

Expect IRS to make push for compliance in coming years.

Road Projects to Relieve Bottlenecks

Nearly $400 million in city, state and federal funds is budgeted for the next 20 years to pay for road improvements within the big four cities, and projects scheduled to open this year will give residents some immediate relief.

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