Tag: Public Companies

The Cost Of An Alpha Executive (I. Barry Goldberg Commentary)

What happens when an executive gets great results, but in a manner that is destructive or even toxic? This is the conundrum of the alpha executive.

Northwest Arkansas’ 2007 40 Under 40 Class Meet Challenges

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2007 class of 40 Under 40 honorees are smart, ambitious and hardworking individuals – that’s apparent in how rapidly they’ve ascended to their ranks.

Laundry Leaders Lessen the Load

The laundry detergent aisle is changing forever as a result of Wal-Mart’s effort to reduce packaging and by October only concentrated products will be available.

Baldor Electric Buzzes Off

Baldor Electric Co. and its stock price are humming along this year after the company doubled in size with the $1.8 billion acquisition of Rockwell Automation’s Reliance division in January.

Networking Benefits Regional Businesses

Networking is a way to build business relationships and networking opportunities abound in Northwest Arkansas five days per week.

Image Matters Shortens Corporate Ladder Climb

Kathryn Lowell of Image Matters in Bentonville helps executives climb the corporate ladder through her teachings.

Employee Feedback Makes For Healthy Morale at Mercy

Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas has listened to its 1,400 employees to find the best ways to build morale.

The Region’s Largest Employers, Private Companies

The lists of the region’s largest employers and public companies.

Big Three Earnings May Fall Below Projections

Northwest Arkansas’ top three public companies — J.B. Hunt, Tyson Foods and Wal-Mart — have reported steady earnings in the first half of 2006, but earnings could fall below expectations in the second half of the year.

Tax Dollars Move North to Bentonville

City sales tax collections are down in Fayetteville and Springdale and up in Rogers and Bentonville. Analysts and city finance directors said the rise of retail business in Benton County contributed to lagging collections in Washington County.

‘Pay it Forward’ Like John Lewis (Jeffery Wood Commentary)

John Lewis was the very first client who signed on to advertise in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. That’s probably no surprise. He was everyone’s first customer.

High Fuel Costs Could Cut Into Northwest Arkansas Economy

The price of gas is eating into people’s pocketbooks, and that means they are eating out less. Fuel prices in Northwest Arkansas could have an adverse effect on growth in the local economy.

Tyson Launches $70M Advertising Campaign

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale announces a new $70 million advertising campaign called “Thank You.”

Seven Days in May Shake up Arkansas (Editorial)

The last week or two in May saw a year’s worth of major business news: The sale of Acxiom Corp. and Alltel Corp. and speculation on another major deal.

Helen Walton’s True Legacy Will be Her Children (Worth Sparkman Commentary)

Staff writers for the Business Journal recently had the misfortune of writing about the passing of Mrs. Helen Walton, the woman behind the multi-billion dollar man.

Retailers Rid Record Recalls

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Harps grocery stores deal with out-of-stocks after an unprecedented wave of food recalls.

Retail Suppliers Get Stout in Searches

Stout Executive Search opens its doors to recruit and place vendors to Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Pb2 Firm Crusades Balance

A Rogers firm helps Wal-Mart Stores Inc. with “green initiatives and expands its own offerings.

Rogers Firms Recruit Chinese

A group of Northwest Arkansas businessmen will lead a delegation hosting ?Working with Wal-Mart Worldwide? in Dongguan, China, May 22-24.

Our Stories Are Key to Personal Change (I. Barry Goldberg Commentary)

One of my favorite faculty members at Georgetown, an executive coach with a Ph.D. in psychology, was fond of saying, “People can be viewed as a walking bundle of habits and stories.”

USDA awards funding for 21 solar projects, more in Arkansas

PRSA names 2025 board of directors and officers

BSR REIT acquires Texas apartment property for $61 million

Prioritizing entrepreneurship in the new year