Tag: Technology & Telecom

Fort Smith Director Named to Task Force

Gary Campbell was recently named to the state?s Task Force for the 21st Century, an organization dedicated to raising income levels in the state.

NWAPR Updates Online Resources

The Northwest Arkansas Planning Room can now be accessed online.

Hamburger Helper Uses Its Noodle to Reduce Box

More than 6,300 Wal-Mart vendors have entered packaging information into scorecard.

Wal-Mart Tops the of Biggest Deals of 2007

Wal-Mart occupies the top positions in our annual Biggest Deals list.

Do You Have What it Takes To be a Respected Leader? (The Human Factor)

Leaders are not only respected for their obvious accomplishments, but also for their integrity, strong families, engagement with their churches and involvement in their communities.

Self-Checkouts Migrating to Returns, Deli Counter (Touch Points)

Big retailers are increasing the use of self-checkout kiosks. Americans are far ahead of their European counterparts when it comes to embracing self-checkouts.

Peer Praise Dynamic Proves Most Valuable for Creatures (Human Factor by Patrick Sbarra)

Preparing an inspiring year-end team meeting had been a bit of challenge until I had a moment of insight and clarity while preparing a program to celebrate a record- setting year in 2006.

New Year, New Developments (Editorial)

Now that everyone has made it through all those lists of Top Stories of 2007 regarding every subject under the sun, it’s time to wade through all the predictions for 2008 on every subject under the sun.

Internet Phone Service Connects Businesses Affordably

When it come to technology, small business owners have more options and entry level is much lower than before.

Wireless Providers Compete for B-to-B Contracts

Wireless companies are working harder than ever to bring voice and data applications and products to business customers in Northwest Arkansas.

Vision Technologies Foresees Bright Future

Rogers-based Vision Technologies Inc. will soon be lending its innovations to U.S. military machinery.

TeleComp Touts Technology Team

Bentonville-based TeleComp Inc. has become a multi-million dollar computer and networking company with two retail locations and 25 employees.

Tech Wizards Cut Clients? Costs

Springdale firm Accio.Us provides technology and financial consulting services aimed at saving clients money.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Best & Worst of 2007: Year of the Slowdown

The real estate slowdown, developer struggles and banking worries dominated 2007.

How to Earn Employee Trust and Commitment (Human Factor by Bruce Johanson)

Thus, the question that needs to be asked and answered is “What can we do to gain or regain genuine employee commitment?”

Can Technology Entrepreneurs Become Effective Executives? (Commentary)

Ron Goforth makes a case for tech-minded entrepreneurs to seek business-minded partners for commercial development.

Supplier Scorecard Education Shifts to High Gear (Touch Points)

he second year of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.?s supplier scorecard is coming this February and for the first time the data collected will be used by buyers to guide their purchasing decisions.

Why Net Neutrality Matters to Arkansas (Commentary)

The subject of ?net neutrality? may make you want to turn and walk the other way, but this hotly debated issue is vitally important to rural Arkansas? future.

Arkansas’ Top Executives Earn More Than $197 Million in 2006

The top 99 executives at Arkansas’ 21 public companies together earned more than $197 million in 2006.

Web Stores Require Niche Products, Healthy Budget

Many would-be entrepreneurs see the idea of a Web store as an inexpensive alternative to bricks and mortar. And this is true, to an extent.

Parrot Island Waterpark control decision pushed to study session review

Rebkah Guiltner named COO at FNBC

A-State researcher receives $605,140 grant for zoo animal research

Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation selects Cory Anderson as new CEO