Tag: NWABJ

Step IT Up NWA Prepares Minority Women for Tech Jobs

The program, created by California-based tech leader UST Global, promises employment for participants within 90 days.

UACDC Earns Accolade For Tornado Recovery Plan

University of Arkansas Community Design Center received the WAN Future Projects Urban Design for 2015 Award for its Slow Street: A New Town Center for Mayflower, Arkansas project.

Stephens Investment Banker Puts Down Roots in NWA

Justin Courtney relocated to the area from Dallas earlier this year.

Pinnacle Estate to Host 4th Annual A-List Event

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journals 4th annual A-List Event, designed to honor excellence in the residential real estate industry, will be held March 15 at one of Northwest Arkansas most palatial estates.

Bentonville Company PBS Rebrands As Professional Business Systems

Entering its 30th year in business, Bentonville-based office equipment supplier PBS has been rebranded as Professional Business Systems.

Scott Family Amazeum Surpasses 200,000 Visitors in Seven Months

The family museum has been a more popular destination for visitors than officials expected.

Startup Junkie Consulting Launches Nonprofit

The Community Venture Foundation will partner with SJC to continue its efforts to build the venture and STEM community in Northwest Arkansas.

Fayetteville Startup Receives $746K From National Science Foundation

The NSF has awarded a $746,366 grant to WattGlass LLC to further develop the University of Arkansass patent-pending coating technology that makes glass anti-reflective, self-cleaning and highly transparent.

Americas Car-Mart Gives CFO Added Title of President

The Bentonville company announced several leadership changes Thursday as part of its quarterly earnings report.

UA Entrepreneurship Team Wins Business Plan Competition

A University of Arkansas entrepreneurship team won the grand prize at one of the premier graduate student business plan competitions in the country.

NWA Tourism Tax Collections Surpass $4 Million in 2015

Collection totals were up almost 10 percent from the previous year, according to the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism.

Bentonville Gearing Up For An Unconventional Ride

The city is preparing to host the 2016 International Mountain Biking Association World Summit in November.

Haxton Studio Moves Downtown

Haxton Road Studios owner Neil Greenhaw is planning a development near the square in Bentonville.

Northwest Arkansas Apartment Market: Occupancy, Rental Rates Still On the Rise

Theres never been a better time to be a landlord in Northwest Arkansas.

Q&A: Spin Master Executive Talks Retail-tainment

Senior vice president and team lead, Jeffrey Cunningham, says bringing the toy to life for potential customers is key in his industry.

Digital Coupons, New Barbies Make Headlines

Retail Report: National headlines from the retail world.

Retail Details: Coupons, Food Safety, Sustainability

Trivia about hot topics in the retail industry.

The Importance of Maximizing Executive Performance (OPINION)

When executives are engaged, they are an unstoppable force. If they are apathetic, your organization will never reach its potential.

Tourism: What Business Is It Of Yours? (OPINION)

The $7.28 billion spent on tourism in Arkansas during 2015 translates to about $125 in tax relief for each individual resident.

M&A is Back: Now What? (OPINION)

Business owners should know what actions to take when market conditions are good.