Tag: NWABJ

ULI Oklahoma Talk Feeds Interest in NWA Chapter

Local developers say there is enough interest in Northwest Arkansas to form a local chapter for the Urban Land Institute.

Introducing This Years Fast 15 Class

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is pleased to introduce the eighth class of Fast 15 honorees.

A Regional Effort (EDITORS NOTE)

The level of interest in hosting an NCAA championship in Northwest Arkansas is still strong, and a group from our area traveled May 4 to the NCAA national office in Indianapolis to learn more about the site selection process.

The Work of Many is Raising Our Quality of Life (OPINION)

It has been inspiring to watch the collective work of residents, communities, companies and other organizations raise the quality of life in this region to an all-time high.

15 TEDTalks Worth Your Time (OPINION)

Thousands of 18-minute (or less) talks are archived and available for viewing on the ted.com website.

The Key Metric Too Many Businesses Are Ignoring (OPINION)

In a world of dizzying complexity and continuous distractions, the customer has, in many cases, taken a back seat in the boardroom.

Harps Closes Gentry Building Acquisition For $1 Million

The Springdale-based grocery chain bought the approximately 23,500-SF building on a 4.6-acre site at the corner of Arkansas Highways 12 and 59.

Bold Step Forward

Mercy Northwest Arkansas $247 million investment plan is expected to create 1,000 jobs.

Stuart Collier Commits To A Higher Level of Service

The licensed real estate broker and owner of Collier & Associates says hiring good people has been a consistent theme throughout his career.

Three Residential Agents Form New Company

Midtown Associates is located at 211 S. Main St. in downtown Bentonville.

Home Sales Surge, Prices Up in March

Home sales increased nearly 10 percent compared to the same month last year.

Deck to Lead Economic Luncheon on May 27

University of Arkansas economist Kathy Deck will provide an update on the economys progress at the Quarterly Business Analysis luncheon.

Sales Tax Revenue Soars for February

Revenue increased 11 percent, according to information from Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

Mercy Health System Claims Top 15 Spot

The health system credits shorter hospital stays, fewer complications and better patient outcomes for its ranking as one of the top-five large health care systems in the United States.

Arvest Bank Veteran Jeb Mills Dies at 55

Mills worked for Arvest Bank Group Inc. for nearly 30 years.

Focus on Suppliers Examines New SAO Initiative

The episode features Kenji Gjovig (Content Analytics), Jeff Rechtzigel (Liquidity Services), Victoria Bouldin (Opal), Ed Carroll (WebCollage) and Bryan Gildenberg (Kantar Retail).