Tag: NWABJ

Arvest Bank to Acquire Kansas City Branch

Community First Bank pegged as next addition.

Central Arkansas Restaurant Industry Flat in 2010 So Far

If the restaurant industry’s vital signs are considered an indicator of an area’s overall economic health, central Arkansas’ condition could be described as stable but not satisfactory.

Jeffrey Wood, Business Journal Publisher, Rides Into Sunset

Jeffrey Wood, publisher of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, writes his farewell column, biding adieu while announcing his new position as COO with Revolution Technologies LLC of Rogers.

Hunt Ventures to Buy Pinnacle Point Properties

Investment comes with a $24.1 million price tag.

Not Surprisingly, Americans Disagree Over Definition of Rich

Defining “rich” depends on where you live and, possibly, on what newspaper you read.

Revolution Technologies Lands Partner, DU Account

Former publisher will serve as COO.

Some Fiendish Fun Brings Ghoulish Good

Single Parent Scholarship Fund will benefit.

Paid Parking Stifles Dickson Street Restaurants

Paid Parking throughout Fayetteville’s downtown entertainment district had led to frustration among restaurant owners, who argue the new effort is dragging down profits.

Sustainability Consortium Welcomes Mars Inc. into Fold

Two-university effort gains another partner.

Arkansas’ Asset Return Third Highest in Region

State’s ROA was up from 0.66 percent.

Party House and ?Cuisines? Call it Quits

Longstanding retail shop set to close by the end of the year.

Instructors Expand Menu, Stress Multiple Movements

Fayetteville team is the latest to offer health-conscious clients a new fitness option.

Mobile Office Available Now Thanks to Cloud (Commentary)

My goals are very simple. If I have Internet connectivity, I’ll have my complete office. Actually, other than the phone system, I’ve been operating this way for years now.

Precision Builders Start Three Bentonville Homes

Recent activity also includes soon-to-open auto repair franchise.

Improved Prices Show on List of Top Stockholders

Year-over-year improvement in stock prices is evident in the annual list of major stock holdings by Arkansans.

Outside Income Bolsters UA Coaches’ Bottom Lines

Arkansas’ 16 head coaches earned more than $1.9 million in outside income during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Getting Teams Right

Teams do not improve with team-building. They improve by learning to do the work of the team more effectively.

Incentives Just Part of the Game for Modern Coaches

College athletic departments have adopted forms of compensation for top employees much like traditional businesses.

The Tax Cut Debate

With the recession lingering, more tax cuts are inevitable. The question is whether everyone needs them.

Firearm Sales Go Great Guns

Although antipathy for the Obama administration among gun dealers is high, recent years have been good times at area gun shops, from background checks all the way to concealed carry classes.

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