Tag: tourism

Poultry Fed Heads to Rogers

The Rogers Convention and Visitors Bureau successfully convinced The Poultry Federation to move its annual Poultry Festival from Hot Springs to Rogers.

Crossland Construction Co. Closes in on Ballpark Project

Crossland Construction co. is no stranger to massive, multi-million dollar projects, but even the Columbus, Kan., company with a large footprint in Northwest Arkansas has been challenged by Arvest Ballpark.

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.

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.

Hammons Set To Show Boats

The Third Annual Northwest Arkansas Premeir Boat and Sport Expo will be at the Hammons Center in Rogers Feb. 15-17.

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?”

Crescent Park Units Nearing Completion

Eureka Springs hotel plans early 2008 opening.

Marriott Checks Into Johnson

Marriott International Inc. is officially checking in to Johnson. The company, which just announced the opening of their 3,000th hotel, will be constructing a four-story Marriott hotel on about 2 acres of land in Johnson.

Arkansas Has 30-1 Odds To Win Basketball Championship

Sports books in Las Vegas give Arkansas basketball coach John Pelphrey a decent shot to earn nearly $2 million in his first year on the job.

Downstream Casino Bets on 2008 Open

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is on schedule to complete the first phase of a $235 million casino and resort near the intersection of the Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma borders.

Epcon Communities Develops Ranch-Style Condos (Real Deals)

Dublin, Ohio,-based Epcon Communities is in Phase I of developing a $30 million, 122-unit condominium community in Fayetteville.

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.

Embrace Successful, Meaningful Meetings (Human Factor)

If you must endure meetings, make them productive.

Equine Insurance Niche Too Risky for Many Agencies

Many area insurance companies are reluctant to offer equine insurance because the policies are often very high risk.

Ruskin Heights Mixed-Used Development Off and Running (Real Deals)

Local developers purchase 28 acres for pedestrian-friendly mix-used $100 million Fayetteville development

Leading with Integrity Often Requires Courage, Sacrifice (Opinion)

Leading with integrity often challenging but always rewarding

What’s in Your Bias Baggage? (Jim Karrh Commentary)

Personal biases can hold businesses back and cloud the decision-making process.

Adventure Racing Hones Exec Skills

Area professionals enjoy the thrill of getting lost in the woods and using their business sense to beat the competition in adventure races.

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