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Booze Booming in Benton County

According to Arkansas excise tax records, mixed drink collections exploded in Benton County during October compared to 2007.

Brandon Belongs on Builders List

Gary Brandon Enterprises LLC of Fayetteville belonged on our annual list of Largest Commercial Contractors.

Lawyer Employment Down Despite Higher Demand

The law industry is one sector that’s consistently landing new clientele with little effort, but even so, employment at the area’s top firms was down slightly in 2009.

Legal Experts Expect Bankruptcy Rise in ’09

A full count of bankruptcies in the state for calendar 2008 isn’t yet available from the U.S. Bankruptcy Clerk Office, but indications are that filings are on the rise.

Groom Named Acting U.S. Attorney for District

Career prosecutor Deborah Groom, as first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, has been elevated to acting U.S. Attorney, filing the role vacated Jan. 4 by Robert C. Balfe.

Legislators to Consider Change to Mayors’ Pensions Law

Northwest Arkansas legislators plan to address a state law that requires some cities to continue to pay their mayors 50 percent of their salaries at the time of retirement.

AH Law Group Builds Regionally, Serves Global Clientele

Asa Hutchison and his son, Asa Hutchison III have opened an office in Rogers near the World Trade Center.

Mitchell Group Resolves to Have Successful 2009

Communications firm acquires executive training and development business, expands its offerings.

Wal-Mart Taps McMillon To Lead International

Working one’s way from an entry level position to the top of the company ladder is the American dream. Few, if any, corporations can trot out as many such stories as Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Construction Begins on Fayetteville’s New Court Building (Real Deals)

Kinco Constructors of Little Rock recently purchased a building permit valued at $3.3 million to construct a new district court building for the city of Fayetteville.

What Leaders Need to Know for 2009

While beginning New Year’s resolutions during this recession, business executives need to be particularly resolute.

Surviving The Banking Game (Editorial)

In general, Arkansas’ banking industry has proven far healthier than the national averages.

In the Stock Markets, Dividends Still Matter (Commentary)

In periods of rapid growth in stock prices and in periods of rapidly falling stock prices, the concept of dividends seems to fall by the wayside.

Mellow Mushroom Lands 4.5 Stars (Business Lunch)

We waited anxiously for Atlanta-based pizza franchise Mellow Mushroom to open a Fayetteville location. When the sign went up, our mouths watered at the anticipation of the unique specialty pies.

Arkansas’ ROA Highest in Region

In the third quarter of 2008, Arkansas banks collectively had a return on their average assets of 0.98 percent, ranking as No. 1 of the seven states in the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s Eighth District. The district includes all of Arkansas and parts of six

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property