Tag: Industries

Cosmo Duo Upbeat Despite Delays

Developers John Nock and Richard Alexander remain positive despite difficulties with two high-profile Fayetteville hotel projects.

Business Dollars Spur Hotel Boom

New hotels have added 807 rooms to the crowded Northwest Arkansas hotel market.

Newer Hotels Garnered Most Revenue Per Room

Combined revenue at the major hotels in Benton and Washington counties for 2007 was up 6.8 compared to 2006.

Curbside Recycling Reaches More in Northwest Arkansas

Curbside recycling is now available to residents of Northwest Arkansas’ big four cities, but methods and participation rates still vary.

Hanesbrands ‘LEEDs’ Way For Interior Certifications

Hanesbrands Inc. was the first office in Northwest Arkansas to receive a “commercial interiors” LEED certification for its space in the nine-story Bentonville Plaza.

New Mercy Digs Top Sustainable Search

An independent panel of green ribbon judges determined that Mercy Health Systems of Rogers is the “Greenest Office” in Northwest Arkansas.

Greenest Company Occupying Space it Commissioned: Crossland Construction Co., Rogers

Crossland Construction’s Northwest Arkansas team has only begun its push for a more sustainable work environment.

Greenest Company Occupying Space as a Tenant: Key Architecture Inc., Fayetteville

The nine-person staff at Key Architecture Inc. operates out of an office building that was constructed during a time when green was merely a color.

Clear Communication Often Prompts Necessary Change

Developing and implementing a corporate responsibility program is a major organizational change initiative. A well-rounded sustainability program – focused on social, economic, and environmental interconnections – can lead to changes in virtually all face

LEED Standards Shifting to Meet Evolving Market

Some developers and architects feel that LEED building standards don’t offer enough points for design and site selection, but the U.S. Green Building Council is making changes to address those concerns.

Solar Power Slashes Electric, Hot Water Bills Significantly

Solar heating and electrical systems can be more expensive upfront, but tax credits and lower utility bills can make the investment worth it.

Wal-Mart, Master P Team on Affordable Hip-Hop Wear

If you thought the idea of Wal-Mart and AC/DC teaming up was just a little bit of a mismatch on the cool scale, they look like milk and cookies compared to the latest product launch.

Flintco Finishing Duncan Avenue Student Housing

Flintco Inc. is completing construction on the new Duncan Avenue Apartment complex, valued at $13 million.

Jason’s Deli Opens At Nelson’s Crossing

Six years in the making, Jason’s Deli finally opened its first Northwest Arkansas location in June at Nelson’s Crossing in Fayetteville.

Fisher Headlines Vendors Tourney

The 12th annual Vendors FORE Education golf tournament will feature Indy Car driver Sarah Fisher talking about her auto racing experiences July 18 at Stonebridge Meadows in Fayetteville.

Ozark Guidance Program Receives Recognition

The Arkansas Division of Behavioral Health recently announced that it awarded its first Exemplary Program Recognition to Ozark Guidance’s Assertive Community Treatment rehabilitation program.

Arkansas’ ROA Higher Than National Average

In the first quarter of 2008, Arkansas banks collectively had a return on their average assets of 1.01 percent, ranking as No. 4 of the seven states in the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s Eighth District.

New Event Center Opens in Fort Smith

Event organizers in the Fort Smith area have a new option for their trade shows, class reunions and other get-togethers.

Enviroguard Offers Geothermal Expertise

Anyone thinking about installing a geothermal heating and cooling system in their home or business need look no further than Dan Bandimere and Enviroguard Technologies in the Fort Smith region.

Just-Us Printers Earns Green Recognition

Just-Us Printers Inc. in Springdale began implementing green practices as a means of environmental stewardship but the company’s efforts were substantial enough to warrant recognition from the GreenWorks organization.

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

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

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