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Bigger Bauman?s

Bauman?s men?s store at The Shoppes at Pinnacle Hills not only has a new owner, but soon might have more space.

Rally Ready

The pep rally that was, then wasn?t, is back on again.

Bank to Booze

A former bank branch in Fayetteville may soon be stocked with liquor and beer.

New Tenant

Another vacant Fayetteville building is also getting brought back to life.

Goodwill Growing

A new Goodwill attended donations center is expected to open ? perhaps as soon as December ? at the Shoppes at Wedington in Fayetteville.

Chambers Shuffle

Chambers Bank filed for a branch relocation with the Arkansas State Bank Department on Oct. 19.

As Chambers shuffles its Benton County office, Arvest Bank moves to consolidate its Benton County operations into one community bank, but it?s also prepping to make a bigger splash in its Web presence.

Playing Santa

The JCPenney store at Pinnacle Hills Promenade will open its doors at 4 a.m. on Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving and the first official day of Christmas shopping season.

JBU Builds $9.5 Million Multipurpose Arena

Nabholz Construction of Rogers recently broke ground on the $9.5 million Bill George Arena at John Brown University in Siloam Springs.

Rogers Multi-family Units Purchased

ICJ LLC recently purchased 46 multi-family units in Phase I of the Plantation subdivision in Rogers for $3.2 million.

Bentonville Shopping Center Purchased

Marishamatt Properties LLC recently purchased the Metro Market shopping center at 2905 S. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville for $2.75 million.

Former Ryan?s Steakhouse Leased

Tim Chen recently leased a 10,700 SF space at 102 S. 21st St. in Rogers.

Garver Leases New Office Space

Garver Engineers recently leased a 12,587 SF space on the third floor of the Commerce Park II building in Fayetteville.

New OS Offers Opportunity

Late October brought the much anticipated market arrival of Windows 7. Microsoft is hoping to move past the poor market acceptance of Windows Vista and improve the Windows revenue stream.

Incoming CEO Set For Long Haul

When Judy McReynolds becomes president and CEO of Arkansas Best Corp. on Jan. 1, she?ll be heading a trucking company that reported $50 million in losses in the 12 months ending Sept. 30.

Cupcake Caf? to Open Doors Soon

A family vacation to France and Malta ignited the inspiration for Shelley Cassar?s Bliss Cupcake Caf

New Cleaning Service Established

If you find there?s too much clutter in your house ? and who hasn?t felt that way? ? or have grown tired of the d?cor or arrangement of your living space ? and who hasn?t? ? Ruth Hirsch wants to help.

Businesses Push to Expand Alcohol Sales

It?s been 76 years since the 21st amendment repealed prohibition in the United States yet consumers and businesses are still fighting for the right to buy and sell alcohol.

Fast Food Tops in Bentonville

Four of the top 10 restaurants in Bentonville for the first two quarters are fast food concepts.

Green Restaurants, Stores Attract Healthy Following

Ten years ago, eating natural foods meant forcing down bland vegetables. These days, natural eating has spurred an entire genre of organic, all natural and delicious options, so it?s not surprising green restaurants are sprouting up nationwide, including

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain