Tag: Guest Commentary

It Took a Few Tries (EDITORIAL)

Finally, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers decided that one name, one paper and one mission were fitting for the region.

Twenty-Year Tech Surge (OPINION)

The polycentric model of Northwest Arkansas has flourished since 1995, but there are two economic development challenges facing our region.

A Healthy Industry (OPINION)

Through close working relationships, Zweig Group has a good picture of whats going on in the architecture and engineering industry and the industry is doing well.

Once mainly an arena for large, multinational corporations, international transactions are now commonplace for small and medium-sized businesses, warranting international banking and foreign exchange services.

Amerine Leaves UA; Who Follows Him? (EDITORS NOTE)

Jeff Amerines replacement as associate vice provost for research and economic development and director of Technology Ventures at the University of Arkansas is crucial in the goal of increasing its reputation as a research hub.

Many Happy Returns (EDITORS NOTE)

A look back at 2014 brings to mind something many of us know: Northwest Arkansas, with its fast-growing and dynamic economy, is a great place for business.

Retail Talent, Resources Beginning to Gather in NWA (OPINION)

Northwest Arkansas is becoming the Silicon Valley of retail.

A Model to Follow (OPINION)

Northwest Arkansas has outperformed and outpaced the rest of the country in many areas and advances.

A Call for Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal will, for the first time, strictly celebrate women in the working world in our inaugural Women in Business feature, to be published in June 2015.

Millennials and Boomers: Who is Mentoring Whom? (OPINION)

The Baby Boomer generation and Millennials need each other, and the mutuality of mentoring offers a powerful dynamic that allows both parties in the relationship to gain fresh insight.

Immigration for Employers: The Latest Step (OPINION)

Under the recent executive action on immigration, employers large and small will continue to process new hires as they have since 1986, but problems could arise if current employees reveal themselves as unauthorized before the action goes into effect.

Organic Showdown? Not Quite (OPINION)

Walmarts latest push to sell more organic and ethically sourced groceries will have little effect on Whole Foods dominance of the industry.

Cultivating Critical Skills (OPINION)

Creativity and innovation are key to gaining a competitive edge in business growth efforts.

Online eVersity? Maybe, Maybe Not (OPINION)

The University of Arkansas System wants to siphon $5 million from its brick-and-mortar campuses to finance the startup costs for an online university.

Power Plant Regs Threaten Self-Inflicted Wound for Consumers (OPINION)

Policy shifts in Washington are on the verge of drastically undermining our ability to continue to reliably generate affordable energy for our customers.

Out of Emergency, Leadership (OPINION)

The Ebola crisis is a situation that can be described as VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) a military term for instances that demand more of leaders than traditional knowledge and skills.

On Top of the World (OPINION)

Republicans deserve credit for the campaigning efforts that landed them a wave of victories in the Nov. 4 election.

Succeeding at the Highest Levels (OPINION)

There are several things a professional needs to understand in order to be an effective presenter.

Tontitown, Bethel Heights Appetizing for Springdale (OPINION)

With a growing number of property owners wanting to annex into the city, Springdale should go ahead and absorb the two towns and become the largest city in the region.

R.E.A.P. Business Results Through Social Learning (OPINION)

Striving to help employees at all levels to be their very best is the key to a companys success.

DOT awards $25 million to Highway 112 project in NWA

Health care leaders highlight AI use in health care at Bentonville conference

The Compass Report: Arkansas economy sees ‘balanced growth’ in Q3

Tokusen USA to close Conway plant, exit U.S. market