by - September 22, 2008 12:00 am
Economy Slows Sports Spending
As the economy weakens, consumers tighten their belts on leisure and sports spending.
Tag: tourism
by - September 22, 2008 12:00 am
Toastmasters Set Tri-State Meeting
Toastmasters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing better public speakers, will hold a tri-state district conference Oct. 10-11 in Bentonville at the Clarion Inn on Walton Boulevard.
by - September 22, 2008 12:00 am
Retailers Share at ICSC Meeting
Several hundred commercial real estate brokers, retailers and shopping center developers gathered at the Embassy Suites in Rogers on Sept. 9 for the International Council of Shopping Centers? 2008 Oklahoma/Arkansas Idea Exchange.
by - September 8, 2008 12:00 am
Eliminate Surprises When Initiating Company Changes (Human Factor by Grey Williams)
If you are an entrepreneur, business owner or executive, the chances are good that you relish the opportunity to improve and innovate, whether that means introducing a new product, automating a process, or even rearranging job duties.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
2008 Northwest Arkansas 40 Under 40 Class Bucks Birth Order Trends
The 2008 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40 class shows that making generalizations about birth order can be problematic.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
Walton College Information System Grads Decline
The University of Arkansas is seeking ways to attract students to its information technology program.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
Generational Conversations: Finding the Common Ground (Human Factor by Carla D. Sloan)
No matter in which generation we were born, we all engage in conversations. Conversations can range from dull to provocative. At the lower end of the spectrum, no thinking is involved.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
Dickson Lounge Caters to Quieter Crowd
The Dickson Street entertainment scene will soon have a new offering for those not so inclined to stand shoulder to shoulder with the beer-drinking college crowd.
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Eureka Springs Revenue Down 7 Percent
Revenue generated by Eureka Springs’ hotels in 2007 slipped from its all-time high in 2006.
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Eureka Developer Set to Sell Properties
There’s at least one voice of economic optimism coming out of the woods over in Carroll County. Joe McClung, a 38-year veteran Realtor in Eureka Springs and owner of two hotels there tells us people are starting to look at investment opportunities in his
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Area Hotel Market Depends on Weekly Business Traveler (Commentary)
The pace of new hotel construction should, and is likely to slow. We certainly don’t need an oversupply issue in this sector of the commercial real estate market in Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Cosmo Duo Upbeat Despite Delays
Developers John Nock and Richard Alexander remain positive despite difficulties with two high-profile Fayetteville hotel projects.
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Business Dollars Spur Hotel Boom
New hotels have added 807 rooms to the crowded Northwest Arkansas hotel market.
by - July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Newer Hotels Garnered Most Revenue Per Room
Combined revenue at the major hotels in Benton and Washington counties for 2007 was up 6.8 compared to 2006.
by - July 14, 2008 12:00 am
New Mercy Digs Top Sustainable Search
An independent panel of green ribbon judges determined that Mercy Health Systems of Rogers is the “Greenest Office” in Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 14, 2008 12:00 am
New Event Center Opens in Fort Smith
Event organizers in the Fort Smith area have a new option for their trade shows, class reunions and other get-togethers.
by - July 14, 2008 12:00 am
Lodgings Limited for Big Fall Weekends
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when many folks will be kicking themselves for not booking hotel rooms early enough for some of the big regional draws this fall, like Bikes Blues & BBQ and University of Arkansas football games.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Increase Your Marketing Budget in Recession (Martin Thoma Commentary)
History shows that a recession is not a storm from which to hide but a crucible in which to grab market share and position for a much more profitable future.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Hello, HP (Editorial)
If Arkansas doesn’t provide economic incentives, other states will, and it may be time to reconsider Amendment 82’s $500 million qualifying limit.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Economic Theory Translates To ‘Real World’ in Arkansas (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)
Understanding economics can help you in the ‘real world.’