Tag: Industries

Mia Hamm to Highlight Women’s Conference

Those attending the Northwest Arkansas Business Women?s Conference should get a kick out of the keynote speaker, Mia Hamm.

Horses for Healing Calls for Volunteers

Horses for Healing, a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Bentonville, is gearing up for the 2009-2010 school year by putting out a call for volunteers.

Thoma Authors Book on Branding

Martin Thoma graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in journalism and English. Now, more than 20 years later, “Branding Like the Big Boys” is in print.

Northwest Arkansas Tech Companies Develop Applications for iPhone

Two Northwest Arkansas companies have developed applications for the iPhone.

Bank of America Shuffles Money Managers

We had one pressing question when we heard Bank of America Investments no longer has any advisers in Northwest Arkansas: Who?s taking care of the investors? money?

Combs? War of Words II

We?re confident developer Gary Combs was a popular topic of conversation at a recent gathering in Branson, Mo., the 72nd annual Arkansas Bank Management Seminar.

Silver Lining for NWA Coffee Lovers in Pinnacle Area

For anyone with lingering withdrawal symptoms following the closing of Starbucks on Pinnacle Parkway earlier this year, a fix is on the way.

Rogers Steps Up Green Program

The Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce has a partnership with the Institute for Sustainable Development to help local businesses distinguish themselves.

Arkansas Movie Set for September Open

Some Arkansas folks will be seen on the big screen in September when ?The River Within,? a movie written and directed by native Arkansan Zac Heath, is released in theaters.

2009 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40 Class Driven Toward Success

The 2009 class of Forty Under 40 honorees, the 13th since the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal began publishing, is diverse and dedicated.

Social Media Boosts Business

Twitter and Facebook sites can be a valuable marketing tool for entrepreneurs.

Razorbacks Sports Easy Sell For Local Radio Programming

Multiple radio shows in Northwest Arkansas vie for Razorbacks-related ad dollars.

Razorbacks’ Bobby Petrino Boosts Foundation Giving

Bobby Petrino already has helped the Razorback Foundation Inc. have a better year than 2008.

KFSM Leads TV Newscasts

CBS affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5 was the ratings winner in the entire 11-county designated market area for all three evening newscasts according to data compiled by Nielsen Media Research.

Democrat-Gazette, Morning News Circulation Numbers Slip

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette had an average daily paid circulation of 37,052 for the 12 months ended March 31, down almost 2 percent from the previous year.

Saatchi X Tops Marketing List

Springdale-based Saatchi & Saatchi X is Northwest Arkansas’ largest marketing firm in terms of total employees.

White Oak Stores Get Clean Green Look

The owners of White Oak Stations initially sought out P3 Waste Consulting in hopes of reducing their waste expenses.

Foxwood Gobbles Up Its Share of Market

Foxwood Sports in Fayetteville has bought out a competitor and grown to 40 employees since it opened in 2008.

Massey Sells Coventry Meadows Condos (Real Deals)

Mitchell Massey, through his Coventry Properties II LLC, recently sold 28 units in the Coventry Meadows Condominiums in Rogers for $2.16 million.

Solid Security Strategy Keeps Downtime at Bay

In my conversations with small- and mid-sized business owners and leaders, security is always brought up as a major concern. Sometimes it is the reason that businesses do not want to make a change in their technology.

UCA touts largest yearly enrollment increase in 25 years

UAMS College of Nursing receives $1.4 million grant for newborn screening program

Baptist Health hires Jordan Burgess as VP of government relations and public affairs

ATU fall enrollment dips 4.5%