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Naming Rights for New Rogers AMP a Mystery

There will be several options for the new facility.

Employees Focus of Wal-Mart’s Annual Meeting

Opportunity was the buzzword throughout Friday’s star-studded event.

Fort Smith-based CSK Hotels Inc. Sells Four Properties for $30 Million

Involved in the purchase are aloft in Rogers, Towne Place Suites by Marriott in Springdale, Towne Place Suites by Marriott in Little Rock, and Fairfield Inn and Suites in Jonesboro.

Attorney David Fisher Indicted in Barber Case

Bentonville attorney has been charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

Economist: NWA’s Economic Health Not Indicative of State, Nation

Approximately 100 people attended Wednesday’s Quarterly Business Analysis luncheon in Bentonville.

Tyson Acquires Producer of Mexican Food, Indian Flatbreads

Tyson said it does not plan on any significant operational changes at Circle Foods and that the company’s management and production team will be kept in place.

Arkansas Best, Teamsters Extend Labor Contract Pending Vote

The company’s 7,500 employers represented by the union will vote in June on a new five-year agreement.

Settlement Reached in Slim Chickens Flap

Judge Beth Bryan signed an order May 9 dismissing the lawsuit.

UA Construction Drives Economy

A study estimated the total economic impact of athletic department construction from 2002-2011 was $288.7 million.

Zweig Seeing Progress in Latest Renovation Project

Former owner returns to ZweigWhite to restore the company’s bottom line.

Bittersweet

Ending a memorable experience, editor bids farewell to the Business Journal.

The Art of Influence (Opinion)

The learned skill is essential for turning ideas into reality.

Chick-fil-A Remains Atop Bentonville Revenue Rankings

Sales through the first quarter of 2013 were about $780,000.

Arrowhead Building Supply Celebrates One Year in Lowell

The company has four facilities in Missouri and one store each in Arkansas and Illinois.

Crowder College Building $5M Campus in Jane, Mo.

Construction should be finished by the spring 2014 semester.

NWA Startup Cup Back for Second Year

The competition brings successful business owners and hopeful entrepreneurs together.

EZ Spanish Media Raises $362,011 with Radiothons

Funds benefit patients and families at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Mercy Investment a Sound One

The health care provider combats the threat of severe weather with a $550 million investment in electronic medical records.

Restaurant on Fayetteville’s West Side Facing Uncertainty

Lyn D’ Cajun Gypsy Caf is looking for a new location.

Andie MacDowell to Speak at NWA Women’s Conference

The actress is also a longtime heart health activist.