Arkansas Crisis Center

“I’m 135 pounds and 5 foot 7. How much whiskey would it take to kill me?” This is where Jill (not her real name) found herself after a roller coaster ride in a long-term abusive relationship. At the end of her rope, unable to fight one more day, and seeing no way out, she called the Arkansas Crisis Center in a desperate attempt for help.

Understanding the New “Money” Environment

We’ve just come through the most difficult year most small business owners and operators can remember. If you were to visit one-on-one with them, you would find the majority still don’t really understand what happened from a financial perspective. Many would not be able to explain why banks they’ve partnered with for years suddenly refused their business. They wouldn’t know that the reason for the change depended on whether or not their bank participated in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) by taking funds from the federal government. They wouldn’t understand that if their bank did participate, the bank’s ability to be flexible with customers was forfeited to government oversight. Or that banks that chose not to participate in TARP, followed suit out of fear.

NWACC Corporate Learning: Education uniquely targets vendor careers

Ten years after its development, the Marketing Analyst Program is still going strong and has produced 532 graduates. As a result, Northwest Arkansas has a more…

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals: Pitching in for sustainable giving

By its very philosophy, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, with general manager Eric Edelstein at the helm, believes that community and charitable involvement are essential ingredients in the business of professional sports. Not a day goes by, Edelstein claims, that the fax doesn’t ring in a few requests for donations from charities.

Covers for Charity: Horses for Healing A one-on-one approach to community

It takes about $50,000 a month to run the farm–an average 1,000-pound horse eats one to three percent of its weight a day. There are 20 horses in the therapy program. The program requires about 130 volunteers a week, along with seven full-time staff. Without volunteers, the organization would have to pony up an additional $75,000 in payroll.

Names and Numbers A Natural for local businesses wanting to score local sales

Helping to build community and drive those local sales is what Names and Numbers is all about. They partner with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball team and have featured them on the phone book cover for the past two years.

Winter Moving & Storage: Moving People the Right Way

Cost is important to your company’s bottom line and customer care is important to your employee’s state of mind. Everyone on our move management team from office to field personnel understands this and strives to not only provide top-quality service, but to meet the needs and concerns of each individual.”

Clyde Fessler A maverick still enjoys the ride

“We set out to be become a symbol of strength, freedom, individuality, and Americana. Our members want to share and participate in the Harley-Davidson heritage, tradition and mystique.” Keynote Speaker Clyde Fessler.

What’s Green in Northwest Arkansas?

Adopting a green lifestyle at home, at business and in your community may be easier than you realize. Companies from one end of NWA to the other are focusing on the green issue, learning to change their choices to help you change yours.

SB Howard & Company: Self-insuring offers flexibility in securing the future

“Self-insuring is a way for employers to have a great deal of flexibility and control at the same time.” Leesa Davis, SB Howard & Company