Tag: Industries

Nike Makes Waves On College Campuses

As Razorback athletics enters into a five-year licensing agreement with Nike, the University of Wisconsin is walking away from the shoe giant over their alleged neglect of Honduran workers.

More Arkansas Students Study Entrepreneurship

Enrollment numbers follow a national trend.

Grad Students Start a Business Based on Homework

A business plan assignment proved fruitful for Misty Stevens.

CDI Boasts $205 Million In Revenue

Dillard’s construction subsidiary made a profit via “external customers” and “intersegment work.”

First Security Keeps it ‘Teal’

‘One-on-one’ relationships are contributing to the growing success of the Searcy-based financial institution.

Banks? 4Q Past Dues Soar Past $600M Mark

Northwest Arkansas banks hurting over so many loans failing to build interest.

?Hometown Store’ and Weight Loss Center Open in Fayetteville

Sears and Inches-A-Weigh outlets highlight new-business activity.

Change Agents Should Embrace the Power of Resistance

Knowing what to expect when implementing new practices and policies is invaluable.

Sports Bars Eyeing Fayetteville

Some empty chain-restaurant spaces soon will have new tenants.

‘Tan Tax’ Part of National Overhaul

Those who use sunbeds soon will pay an extra price for their tans.

To Hoard or Not to Hoard?

Local ‘advanced collector’ will appear on TLC program.

Fayetteville Complex on the Market

North Creekside Apartments are available for $6.3 million.

Washburn Sentencing Postponed

Rogers businesswoman gets a June 25 court date.

Bigger Than Wal-Mart?

Chamber official has high expectations for museum.

Even The Unwanted Need More Than Underwear

A Huntsville man went on the run in his skivvies.

Rough Roads Await Blue Ribbon

Committee is charged with finding funding for highway projects.

J.B. Hunt Tops In Fatal Crashes

The Lowell trucking firm Lowell had the highest number of crashes within the last 24 months.

XNA Flight Passengers Increase from 2009

Airport director says business is on the rebound.

Local Event Planner Updates Marketing Focus

The Event Group is utilizing various social media forms.

Arkansans Win at Cherokee Casino

Arkansas workers make more than $7 million from border attraction.

Wing: Cutting PBS ties necessary, more local shows coming

Seth Summerside of Keo Fish Farms named to prestigious Presidential Leadership Scholar program

AG Griffin creates new role to advise on AI

Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference set on A-State campus