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Fast 15: Tracy N. Rowan

When Tracy Rowan found herself in a field that has little to do with what she studied in college, she addressed the situation with her trademark passion and energy. Translation:…

Fast 15: Vincent Straszewski

Vincent Straszewski still smiles when he remembers seeing Saatchi & Saatchi’s years-ago work regarding gun violence. Straszewski was struck, he said, by “how clever the communication could be.” “I wanted…

Most Arkansas Exports Enjoy Boost in Revenue

The aircraft and spacecraft industry was responsible for a slight overall dip.

Commercial Real Estate Risk Remains Elevated Everywhere

Commercial real estate prices are likely to remain under pressure.

Longtime Automotive Experts Fire Up Their Own Enterprise

The Tontitown shop offers an alternative to dealership service plans.

Forecast: Prepare for ‘Less Worse’ Economy

Local industry leaders believe the local economy has hit bottom and begun a slow uptick.

Due Diligence

Undue intrusions can be traced to previous mischief.

One Can Dream

Act might not be comprehensive, but it is a step in the right direction.

Parks Group Broadens Access for Mobile Users

Apple products accounted for more than 83 percent of the smartphone access to Parks’ website.

Chance of Snow Prompts Flurry of Customer Inquiries

A travel agency is among several businesses to see benefits of a local promotion.

Texas Talent Added to Team

Jay Plyburn is the newest hire at KHBS/KHOG-TV.

Country Stations Top Fort Smith Radio Market

“Continuous Hit Country” continues to lead the way.

Retail Sales up 1 Percent

The economy shows slow signs of picking up as consumers spent more in November.

Consortium Gains Two More Members

UA’s joint endeavor has added 16 members in the last six months.

Commercial Appraiser Earns MAI Designation

Karnes is in select company in Northwest Arkansas.

Steve Clary Established High-Risk Success With Spring Creek

Steve Clary just knew he was sitting on a can’t-miss opportunity, but he didn’t have the cash to push the deal forward.

Trouble Trumps All in 2010’s Top 10

Sad but true, 2010 was marked by even more troubles than the year before.

Jim Lindsey’s Fireblaze VIII Buys Stone Mountain

Jim Lindsey, through his Fireblaze VIII LLC, paid The Bank of Fayetteville $2.15 million for 43 lots in two Fayetteville subdivisions.

Best & Worst of 2010

2010’s best and worst in Northwest Arkansas’ business news.

Jerry Jones’ World

Former Razorback Jerry Jones was ranked the No. 10 most influential person in sports business.