Tag: Public Companies

Arkansas SHRM Honors Human Resources Guru

Coleman Peterson, a 30-year veteran of the human resources world, was recently presented with the Jim Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award at the 22nd annual Human Resources State Conference and Exposition in Springdale.

Flagler Flap Exposes Well-Worn Business Lessons (Touch Points)

There are at least a couple lessons to be learned from the revelation that the video production company Wal-Mart Stores Inc. used for 30 years to film its annual meetings had no formal agreement.

Intangibles Qualities Can Contribute to Successes ( Commentary)

Many successful people have assembled a strong portfolio of ?intangibles? ? critical qualities that have helped them be successful, such as intuitiveness about other people or self-awareness that allows them to read and react to situations.

Arvest, Intrust Tackle Foreign Market Banking

Arvest Bank Group Inc. and Intrust Bank, of Wichita, Kan., are offering international banking services for clients.

AMG ‘Works Out? Banks’ Nonperforming Property

New Asset Service Group is helping area banks find solutions to real estate and loan portfolio troubles.

‘New’ Banks Back off Northwest Branch Expansion

After a flurry of expansion from 2005 to 2007, banks are pulling back from new brick and mortar in 2008.

Modesty Key to FSB’s Marketplace Success

Lonoke-based First State Bank garners $245M in Northwest Arkansas commercial loans.

Wal-Mart Ups Guidance, Hits New 52-week High

Shares of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. hit a new 52-week high on April 16 at $57.05, continuing an upward trend in value that has coincided with the national economic downturn.

Bentonville Home for Chump Change

If you?re in the market and have a little extra change ? OK, a lot of extra change ? may we recommend the 12,000-SF Bentonville home owned by former Wal-Mart CEO David Glass? daughter and son-in-law.

Wal-Mart Exec has Budding Brilliance

In their first ever ?Brilliant!? Issue, Conde Nast Portfolio editors laid out their picks for the biggest brains in today?s international business world.

Transplace Shipper Symposium to Feature SmartWay

SmartWay Transport Partnership initiative will be presented at the 2008 Transplace Shipper Symposium will be held in Rogers at the Embassy Suites April 22-24.

Ask the Right Questions To Help Win Credibility (Human Factor by Grey Williams)

By asking the right questions managers can connect with staff

McDonald Creates New East Fayetteville Mixed-Use Space (Real Deals)

Clinton McDonald has announced plans to develop a 16.14-acre mixed-use development on the corner of Arkansas Highway 16 and River Meadows Drive in east Fayetteville.

Wal-Mart Returns to Blogosphere with Buyer Insights

Since August 2007, Wal-Mart buyers and associates have been posting at the company-hosted checkoutblog.com.

Tyson Foods CEO Richard Bond Talks Firm’s Future in Foreign Markets

Tyson Foods Inc. is taking several steps to deal with a volatile beef market and higher grain costs, including closing beef slaughter operations, raising retail prices and moving further into foreign markets.

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

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ‘Oceanscape’ playground work begins, Mercy stroke program renewed

Walmart likely to tap insiders for expected leadership changes

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

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