NWA business news in brief

Fayetteville store tire chain's 1st in state

Discount Tire opened its first Arkansas store July 3 at 3875 N. Shiloh Drive in Fayetteville. Arkansas is the chain's 29th state.

The store, south of Northwest Arkansas Mall near the intersection of U.S. 71 and Joyce Boulevard, offers free tire air pressure checks.

It is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Discount Tire sells a range of brands and custom wheels.

Discount Tire/America's Tire is based in Scottsdale, Ariz. It does business under the trade name of Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and America's Tire in parts of California. It operates more than 900 stores across the country.

Overtime changes subject of webinar

Registration is open for a webinar to help businesses prepare for proposed rule changes by the U.S. Department of Labor that could increase employer overtime obligations and affect the profit of some businesses.

The University of Arkansas Global Campus in Rogers and the law firm of Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus P.C. will offer "Overtime 'Protection' on the Way: Prepare Now to Protect Your Bottom Line" from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. The cost is $40, and participants can register online.

On June 30, the Department of Labor released a proposed rule change that would increase overtime obligations for an estimated 5 million employees. Webinar participants will explore the rule change that will likely affect businesses, including a dramatic increase in the minimum salary threshold for white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Global Campus in Rogers supports workforce development education, including professional development classes and workshops and computer and technology training. Those interested can contact Judith Tavano, director of professional development programs, at [email protected] or at (855) 402-3300 to discuss learning opportunities or customized training options.

Session offers human-resources tune-up

Registration is open at the University of Arkansas Global Campus for a 15-session program this fall for human-resources professionals who want to hone their skills and prepare for certification exams.

Participants can register online for the Society for Human Resource Management Learning System sessions set for 4:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 13-Nov. 19, live online or in a classroom at the Global Campus in Rogers, 3300 Market St., Suite 402.

Cost is $1,290 with discounts available to University of Arkansas faculty and staff members, students and Alumni Association members.

This course is offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management and the state chapter of the organization.

More information is available from Judith Tavano, director of professional development programs, at [email protected] or (855) 402-3300.

Briefs are for businesses in Northwest Arkansas that are new, have moved or closed, opened a new branch, changed owners or have been honored by an independent organization. Email items to [email protected]. Information will be published as space allows.

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