Tag: Guest Commentary

James at the Mill Offers 5-star Dining Experience (Business Lunch)

James at the Mill in Johnson gets a 5-star food review.

Direct Investing is the Deal (Ron Goforth Commentary)

There’s more to investing than the stock market, a commentary by R.R. Goforth, Ph.D., president of Beta-Rubicon Inc. in Fayetteville.

School Debate Goes Stale (Editorial)

The debate over Arkansas’ public school problems appears to have hit a late summer stalemate, and the time for action is now.

Video Medium Can Make Large Impact (Marcus Carruthers Commentary)

Video is an effective technology tool for corporations, a commentary by Marcus Carruthers, the minister of technology of First Baptist Church in Springdale.

Deflation Gets Decoded (James Bell Commentary)

The Fed feels the chance of deflation in the next year is greater than the chance of higher inflation.

Prison Alternatives Are Needed (Editorial)

Gov. Mike Huckabee has long argued ? and we agree with him ? that the state needs alternatives to the practice of placing nonviolent criminals in prison.

Famous Dave?s Gets Three Stars (Business Lunch Review)

When we heard there was a new barbecue joint in town, naturally, we were curious.

Time To Get Real On Education Deal (Gwen Moritz commentary)

The inert legislators who have dedicated themselves to preserving Arkansas? abysmal educational system have declared victory even before taking up the battle.

At Half Time, Score Looks Good (Editorial)

The year is now half over, and to the surprise of many, the markets turned in a good first half ? the best in several years.

Decade Of Change Unimaginable (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

My journey here with Arkansas Business began 10 years ago in June, so I?ve been reflecting on how much has changed for business in Arkansas, our company and me.

Come On ‘Seabiscuit!’ (Editorial)

Nearly half the states in the nation have jumped on the bandwagon in hopes of landing a new Boeing jetliner factory.

Las Palmas Gets Four Stars (Business Lunch Review)

We were ready to shake our maracas after a recent visit to Restaurant? Las Palmas in Rogers.

Eureka Bank Provides Page-Turner (Gwen Moritz commentary)

Looking for a page-turner to take to the lake this weekend? Something with a rapidly unfolding plot, a building sense of horror and surprisingly complex characters set in a small town so familiar you?d swear you?d been there before?

Count On Kids Disheartening (Editorial)

The 14th annual Kids Count Data Book was recently released, and, to the surprise of no one, Arkansas? child-poverty level remains among the nation?s highest.

The Vineyard Gets Four Stars (Business Lunch Review)

We?ve dined at the Vineyard on several occassions but are long overdue in making this two-year-old ?American bistro? the subject of a lunch review.

Wal-Martians After Profits, Not Censorship (Gwen Moriz commentary)

The exposure of Jayson Blair, poster child for bad journalism, has made it acceptable to question the rightness of anything reported by the formerly sacrosanct New York Times.

Bush Rolls The Dice (Editorial)

Since Arkansas is heavily supplied with low-income households, the state won?t experience the kind of influx of money that wealthier states will enjoy from upcoming tax cuts.

Choosing Rght Broker is Crucial to Sell Property (Bill McClard Commentary)

When it?s time to sell real estate, there should be some serious thought put into which agent to use.

Gov. White Will Be Missed (Jeff Hankins commentary)

Frank White was a former governor, but for the last 20 years he made his mark on Arkansas by contributing countless hours ? not to mention dozens of stories and jokes ? to fund-raising efforts of nonprofit organizations throughout the state.

Fix Welcome Even If ‘Temporary’ (Editorial)

Legislators, like journalists, seem to work best when they have a firm deadline.

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report