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Crystal Bridges Collection Turns Toward the Modern

The collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is beginning to include more modern works.

Design Craft Starts 15 Single-Family Homes in Lowell (Real Deals)

Rick Long and Mike Hulsey of Springdale, recently purchased 15 building permits for single-family homes in Lowell. The combined valuation of the permits was $2.36 million.

Housing Market Struggles To Reach the True Bottom (Tom Reed Commentary)

Based upon information obtained through Zillow.com, a leading online real estate marketplace, the consensus average peak-to-trough nationally in home values will be approximately 26 percent to 28 percent.

Materialmen Caught In Payment Loophole

Talk of legislative remedies to better protect suppliers and subcontractors gains wider audience in the wake of real estate meltdown.

An Exceptional Leader Needs Balance (Commentary)

Leadership that demonstrates a balance between achieving goals and valuing people. has never been more important. Even as we see glimpses of the economy turning around, we know there is a long way to go.

Lincoln is a Democrat? So what else you got? (Opinion)

Down Little Rock way on July 6, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell came to create a little buzz and raise cash for U.S. Rep. John Boozman, and in the process take a few pokes at U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln.

HR Professionals Face New Everyday Challenges

At a time when many believe business ethics have deteriorated, human resource professionals are increasingly seen as strategic business partners.

Lease Guide Cut to 241 Commercial Listings

For the first time since it began publishing in 1997, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has relied on a single outside source for the information compiled in its annual Office/Retail Lease Guide.

Hollands Bring Scandinavian Flavor to Northwest Arkansas

Nordic Moods puts emphasis on Scandinavian casual and outdoor clothing and accessories.

No Boom, No Bust in River Valley

Fort Smith’s commercial real estate market has proved less volatile than neighbors to the north.

Software Fragmentation Detrimental to Business

Solid coaching, hard work often lead to keeping more accurate information

First Things First (Opinion)

For better or worse, the British public must understand that being critical of BP was inevitable

Who Owns Your Calendar? (Opinion)

Regaining control of our time is key if we are to master our work day

Some Big Box Properties Find New Leases on Life

Reusing existing space remains a tried and true method for many businesses, especially in a tough economy

Brewer Brewing One Big Bash

Former Razorback Ronnie Brewer plans on hosting a big party in Fayetteville

Little Rock Non-proft Makes Unenviable List

Union Rescue Mission of Little Rock is reportedly one of the nation’s worst performing charities

Guido’s Pizza Faces Legal Hurdles

Ownership behind Guido’s Pizza locations dispute name licensing

Lower tuition for out-of-state students?

It’s possible some out-of-state college students are paying much less in tuition fees than ought to be the case

National pub notes high-performance lenders with Arkansas ties

Some of the nation’s best-performing banks have ties to Northwest Arkansas

Revolution Technology makes waves with ‘holy grail of data’

The recent introduction of a Virtual Office Website has put one Rogers firm at the forefront of real estate technology

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

Westerman’s SPEED Act accelerates to the Senate

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants