Tag: Investments

Rogers Homebuilder Takes Top Honors in Second ‘Greenest Office’ Initiative

Stitt Energy best reflected the employee behavior and innovation that defines the Greenest Office award.

Times Favorable To Pass the Bucks

Many financial experts say now, when values are depressed and tax rates are comparatively low, may be the best time for high-net-worth individuals to begin transferring wealth to their heirs.

International Standards Stir Accounting Debate

As of July 1, the seemingly bottomless pool of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles will be available at one handy-dandy spot – a Web site that allows users to navigate their way through the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s rules and regulations

CCIM ‘Fraternity’ Grows in Northwest Arkansas

Working together has become a profitable endeavor for local CCIMs.

Dirt is Depressed, But it Ain’t Dead (Opinion)

With more grounded valuations in place, now might be a good time for commercial buyers with good instincts and capital.

Stephens is Stepping Out in Benton County

Little Rock-based investment bank, Stephens Inc. has opened a private client office in Rogers.

Client Mix Key to Growth for Architects, Engineers

While some architecture and engineering firms were forced to downsize in 2009, citing a continued lack of building activity in both the commercial and residential sectors, many firms have been able to increase their staff size this year by maintaining a m

Northwest Arkansas Has Lost its Immunity Card (Commentary by Jeff Collins)

Northwest Arkansas is not immune to the worst recession since the Great Depression, even though it was barely noticed in the previous two recessions.

Business Owners Look for Bright Spots

Entrepreneurs, from green builders to cosmetics consultants, are seeing some positive effects of the economy as consumers prioritize their wants and needs.

Business Brokers See Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Business brokers in Northwest Arkansas said their traffic was light for the fourth quarter but things have picked up since the middle of the first quarter.

Entrepreneurs Should Learn Guerrilla Tactics

On May 5 at 6 p.m. in the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce, University of Arkansas Walton College business consultant Bill Fox will present a three-hour training seminar on “Guerrilla Marketing.”

Morningstar Approves of J.B. Hunt Transport Moves (Touchpoints by Andrew Jensen)

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. posted a 15.6 percent decline in profit during the first quarter of 2008, but analyst Morningstar sees a silver lining for the Lowell-based company.

Women Business Owners Find Value in Networking

After reading an article about marketing to female entrepreneurs, Lorrie Madden wanted to form a group geared toward women business owners in Northwest Arkansas.

Cash on the Sidelines While Investors Wait for Recovery (Commentary by James Bell)

Following the turmoil in financial markets around the world, the level of cash being held by investors has risen to record levels. In fact, by some estimates the total value of money market funds held now exceeds the value of equity mutual funds.

Wal-Mart Keeps Rolling; Dubai Dan Pulls Italian Job

Wal-Mart hammered expectations for February same-store sales, announcing a 5.1 percent increase at its U.S. stores on March 5 versus its own quarterly guidance of zero to 2 percent growth and analyst predictions of 2.4 percent.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 15 Young Pros on the Fast Track

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal presents the very first class of Fast 15 honorees.

Lessons From the Ice Storm: Teamwork and Compassion (Human Factor by Seth Mohorn)

Whether in business or in the community, when people come together for the common good, great things are sure to follow.

Recovery Continues as Costs Rise

Damage estimates are still being calculated for the two-day ice event that left more than 350,000 customers without power throughout Arkansas, but preliminary reports already put the cost of cleanup and repair at more than $20 million in the two-county ar

Fewer Deals, Higher Value

The number of deals made in Northwest Arkansas declined in 2008, but the value increased.

BKD Acquires Part Of Rogers Practice

BKD LLP, the largest accounting firm in Arkansas, has acquired an office in Rogers with the addition of several members from the Lundy Allard & Co. PLLC firm.

Restoration plans begin with the historic Carnegie Library building

HVAC warehouse was the top Sebastian County property deal in July-October period

2024 building permit values down 45% in the Fort Smith metro

Messer to open $70 million industrial gas plant in Berryville in 2026