McDonald’s to open Elkins restaurant
A McDonald’s is set to open in Elkins about July 1.
Bill and Walter Mathews, owner/operators of McDonald’s Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas, held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at the intersection of Arkansas 16 and Arkansas 74 in front of Harp’s. Construction on the 82-seat restaurant will take 90 to 100 days.The eatery will employ approximately 60 managers and employees.
The Elkins McDonald’s will feature the chain’s arcade design, have digital menu boards inside and out, and an automated beverage system. The new restaurant will be the 36th McDonald’s owned by the Mathews brothers.
Cavecloth plans grand opening in May
Eco-friendly T-shirt crafter Cavecloth will host its grand opening May 9-10 at its location in the Township and Gregg Center in Fayetteville. Beth and Wilson Allison of Fayetteville opened their new retail location at 121 W. Township Road on March 7. They had operated out of their garage since 2012, producing T-shirts, tank shirts and hoodies.
Cavecloth uses the tagline “Simple Life, Soft Threads” to describe its products and business style. It specializes in soft, sustainable fabrics and working with eco-friendly inks and processes. Cavecloth produces each piece individually and by hand. There are no automated processes, and every aspect of the T-shirts, including concept, graphic design, screen printing and brand building, is completed locally by the husband-and-wife team.
Panel to talk digital platforms in retail
WalStreet members of the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce are invited to a panel discussion led by Bazaarvoice leaders at 7:30 a.m. March 31 at the Embassy Suites, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers. Representatives from Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart and suppliers will explain how digital platforms and social media are influencing in-store sales, trends they’re witnessing, and how they’re leveraging digital channels and content.
While the vast majority of Wal-Mart sales happen in the physical store, Wal-Mart and other retailers are investing heavily in digital platforms to increase e-commerce sales and to drive consumers into the store. The reverse of showrooming is happening in what the industry is calling ROBO or Research Online, Buy Offline. Shoppers are checking digital content to research their purchases before going to the store, or they are using their mobiles while shopping in the aisles.
The breakfast and program are free to WalStreet members. Register with Tammy at [email protected] or (479) 273-2841.
State psychological association honored
The Arkansas Psychological Association received the American Psychological Association’s State and Provincial Psychological Associations Diversity Award at the State Leadership Conference.
The award “recognizes innovation, creative and significant contributions by a state psychological association to advance diversity for its members, in its leadership and for the public, and ongoing activities related to diversity in membership, governance and leadership, and programming,” according to the website for State and Provincial Psychological Associations.
This award highlights the work of the Arkansas Psychological Association’s Diversity Committee throughout the year in enhancing the diversity of the organization and its leadership, educating its members about diversity-related issues, and working within Arkansas to embrace and enhance the well-being of diverse groups.
Technology volunteers sought for event
Organizers are seeking volunteers and donations to assist with GiveCamp Northwest Arkansas, a 54-hour weekend event to assist nonprofit organizations needing help from technology professionals.
The April 11-13 event at Northwest Arkansas Community College allows designers, developers, database administrators, marketers, web strategists and other technologyfocused volunteers to immerse themselves in projects that benefit about seven nonprofit organizations.
GiveCampNWA is part of a national initiative begun by a Microsoft executive in 2007. Today, nearly 30 GiveCamps throughout the country benefit hundreds of nonprofits every year worth millions of dollars.
The last event in Northwest Arkansas was in 2012 with a financial effect valued at more than $100,000, according to the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce newsletter To volunteer or donate to GiveCampNWA, visit GiveCampNWA.com.
Business, Pages 66 on 03/23/2014