Tag: manufacturing

Avoid Economic Squeeze by Advertising

Businesses should use slow time to become more visible.

Executive Development Need Not be Skipped In Hard Times (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)

Anyone who has been in business through tough times knows what happens. Budgets tighten and companies try to do more with fewer people. With markets unstable and the near future uncertain, why would anyone spend money on executive development – whether it

Sparks Medical Center Opens New Renaissance Building (Real Deals)

Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith is putting the final touches on its new $40.4 million Renaissance Building; former UA coach Stan Heath finally sells house.

‘Practice-What-You-Teach? Leadership Inspires Teams (Human Factor)

Through consistent hard work, long hours some have climbed the career ladder with little (if any) training in how to be an effective leader.

Indian Furniture Maker Opens Warehouse in Bentonville

A retailer based in Bentonville has attracted the largest furniture manufacturer in India to open a distribution hub in Northwest Arkansas.

Radio Exec Takes Over Sign Company

Former radio personality takes over ownership of Arkansas Sign & Banner

Wal-Mart Tops the of Biggest Deals of 2007

Wal-Mart occupies the top positions in our annual Biggest Deals list.

Do You Have What it Takes To be a Respected Leader? (The Human Factor)

Leaders are not only respected for their obvious accomplishments, but also for their integrity, strong families, engagement with their churches and involvement in their communities.

Peer Praise Dynamic Proves Most Valuable for Creatures (Human Factor by Patrick Sbarra)

Preparing an inspiring year-end team meeting had been a bit of challenge until I had a moment of insight and clarity while preparing a program to celebrate a record- setting year in 2006.

Rogers Garners German Aircraft

Officials with Rogers Municipal Airport/Carter Field have just signed a new tenant. Only this one doesn?t hail from Northwest Arkansas, or even the United States.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Best & Worst of 2007: Year of the Slowdown

The real estate slowdown, developer struggles and banking worries dominated 2007.

How to Earn Employee Trust and Commitment (Human Factor by Bruce Johanson)

Thus, the question that needs to be asked and answered is “What can we do to gain or regain genuine employee commitment?”

Knife Maker Hones in on ?Handmade? Business

A. G. Russell Knives will be kick starting a new line of knives that will be available toward the end of first quarter 2008.

Mars Petcare Builds Fort Smith Facility

Mars Inc. will be bringing an $80 million, 250,000-SF manufacturing facility to Fort Smith that will create 110 jobs, which will likely double within five years to about 200.

KleenTouch Plan Set to Launch

Germs on grocery carts are becoming an increasing concern for consumers and two local women have an idea for a solution.

Arkansas’ Top Executives Earn More Than $197 Million in 2006

The top 99 executives at Arkansas’ 21 public companies together earned more than $197 million in 2006.

Embrace Successful, Meaningful Meetings (Human Factor)

If you must endure meetings, make them productive.

Stribling Group Surprised by Bush?s Decision to Tour Facilities

Stribling Group president Bill Stribling Jr. said he had “no earthly idea” President Bush would be interested in making his company a featured part of his trip to Arkansas.

Leading with Integrity Often Requires Courage, Sacrifice (Opinion)

Leading with integrity often challenging but always rewarding

Gerdau Ameristeel Buys Enco

On Oct. 1, Florida-based Gerdau Ameristeel announced the buy-out of Enco Materials, which is based in Nashville, Tenn., and has offices in Little Rock and Springdale.

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10