Tag: Transportation

DRS Deals In Retailing Woes

Diversified Retail Solutions helps retailers and consumer product companies improve, whether that need is in merchandising, marketing, distribution or human resources.

Airport?s Boardings Rise by 10 Percent

The Fort Smith Regional Airport had a 10.3 percent increase in boarding passengers for 2005 with 99,887 compared to 90,557 enplanements in 2004.

Auction Brings Big Money

Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. of Scottsdale, Ariz., says the unofficial tally for the weeklong auto auction event was $98 million.

The Year’s Biggest Deals

Two deals by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville top the list of the regions’ biggest deals in 2005.

Plan for Business Access During Road Construction

Planners must allow for access to major arterials and businesses during road construction.

Montana Tractor Hosts Dealer Conference

Montana Tractors of Springdale hosted more than 400 people at its dealer show held Jan. 5 through Jan. 7 at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale.

2006 Standard Mileage Rate Set at 44.5 Cents

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the standard mileage rate for 2006 will be 44.5 cents a mile. The rate became effective Jan. 1.

America?s Car-Mart Opens Two Dealerships

America?s Car-Mart Inc. of Bentonville announced on Dec. 29 the opening of two new dealerships ? in West Plains, Mo., and in Claremore, Okla. ? bringing the total number of Car-Mart dealerships to 83.

Data-Tronics Focuses On Technology?s Future

Fort Smith?s Data-Tronics develops information technology solutions.

KonaWare Seeks Arkansas IT Cluster

KonaWare Inc. of Menlo Park, Calif., has opened an office in Harrison and is on the IT cluster bandwagon.

Horsepower Investments: Muscle-car Collecting Builds Stable of Assets

Some Northwest Arkansas professionals collect cars as a hobby, but also as an investment that can appreciate up to 7 percent a year.

The Year’s Best and Worst

Here?s a look at the best and worst business stories in Northwest Arkansas in 2005.

Rough Road for General Motors (Editorial)

General Motors Corp. makes drastic moves to avoid bankruptcy, and could have widespread affects on local companies.

In Support of Education Bonds (Editorial)

Here?s what you need to know when deciding whether to vote yes on the higher education bond proposal on Dec. 13.

$1.5B Needed for Road Improvements (Market Forecast)

Figures show that our region?s estimated available funding falls very short of our transportation needs.

Bone Up for Road Bonds (Editorial)

Here?s what you need to know when deciding whether to vote ?yes? on the highway bond proposal on Dec. 13.

Fayetteville and Hot Springs Lead Employment Surge as Pine Bluff Falters (Analysis)

Three state MSAs experience dismal labor market while two flourish.

The Latino Market (Jeff Hankins Commentary)

As the number of Latinos in Arkansas rises, we can recover and capitalize on new opportunities and embrace the rapidly growing Latino population in the state.

Long-Range Survey Found Rail Support

A look at survey results used to update the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan.

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

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10