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IT Budgets May Rise Nationally

Survey says hiring is expected to jump by year-end.

Chambers Posts $22 Million Loss

Northwest Arkansas real estate deals blamed for losses.

Real Estate Headaches Turn Up at Great Southern Bancorp

Great Southern, which opened its first full-service retail banking center in Northwest Arkansas in May, is reportedly dealing with several problem loans involving real estate.

More Massey Bankruptcy Filings

Growth Group LLC, owned by ex-developer Mitchell Massey of Fayetteville, has a Meeting of Creditors scheduled for Sept. 7.

Penguin Pastries Diversify Barbecue

Knights launch new operation inside old location.

Popular Italian Restaurant Reopens in Fayetteville

Former home of Soul gets a new tenant.

Pinnacle Group Gets Fresh New Identity

Hunt Ventures aims to differentiate itself.

Talking Head Helps Host Keet Fundraiser

Noelle Nikpour, a political consultant and noted talking head, recently served as co-host of a July 21 fundraiser aiding GOP gubernatorial candidate Jim Keet

WACO Title Acquires McDonald Co. Ops

Missouri competitor now in fold.

Bentonville Medical Clinic Grows In Popularity, Eyes Expansion

WellQuest Medical Clinic & Spa is strongly considering opening offices in Tulsa, and is working on a capital campaign to expand to multiple cities across the south during the next several years.

Business Journal Seeks ?Greenest Office? Noms

Deadline for contest is Aug. 30

Noted Little Rock Golfer Files For Bankruptcy

Sean “The Beast” Fister of Little Rock has filed for bankruptcy, and listed debts between $1-$10 million. Fister is the winner of three world long-drive championships.

Correction: ValuPath Deal Not Done Yet

Apparently ZweigWhite’s acquisition of ValuPath Advisors is not quite a done deal ? but it is close.

Saatchi X Top-Shelf In Retailing, In-Store Marketing

Saatchi & Saatchi X, a global leader in shopper marketing, refers to Northwest Arkansas as home.

Opinion: Restaurant Competition Fierce

Competition is high in the restaurant sector in Benton and Washington counties.

Stop Selling Stuff (Opinion)

Unfortunately, many executives and salespeople are in the habit of saying the wrong things – and thus they miss opportunities.

The Community of Banks (Opinion)

We worry that new banking legislation could hinder the profits of many community banks.

Davis Hall Renovation Set for Silver Certification (Real Deals)

One project under way on the University of Arkansas campus is a $4 million renovation and addition to Davis Hall, located at the corner of Maple Street and Garland Avenue.

Television, Radio Stations Ranked

Clear Channel dominates Northwest Arkansas radio ratings while KFSM is tops in TV.

Steve Clary’s Legal Troubles Boiling

Steve Clary’s net worth evaporates from $92 million to “virtually nothing” in less than three years.

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal