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Small Business Insurance Premiums May Rise up to 15 Percent (Bottom Line)

Depending on the insurer, small business owners in Arkansas can expect health insurance prices to go up noticeably in 2008. One business in Fayetteville has flexible options for its employees.

Why Net Neutrality Matters to Arkansas (Commentary)

The subject of ?net neutrality? may make you want to turn and walk the other way, but this hotly debated issue is vitally important to rural Arkansas? future.

Creditors Take Legal Aim at DeHaven Group

When the DeHaven Group LLC stopped paying special improvement district assessments on Maumelle property, some residents speculated that Jay DeHaven might be facing financial problems.

Mobility Planning Can Lighten Region?s Economic Load (Commentary)

Public officials and planners may need to consider less costly but effective alternatives that would reduce congestion on existing highways, at least until the current funding difficulties are resolved.

Take Charge in Job Search (Commentary)

Here are some basic questions helpful for anyone finding themselves in the job search market, who chooses to use a recruiter:

Arvest Tops $1B Mortgage Mark

Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank once again held the top spot on the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal?s list of largest mortgage lenders.

Real Estate Changes Apparent in NWA Market

The Northwest Arkansas commercial market continued to grow as the area?s residential market saw further signs of correction during the third quarter.

Foley Wins Emmy For Documentary

University of Arkansas journalism professor Larry Foley won an Emmy award for his documentary on Charles Banks Wilson.

Partners Open Ruth?s Chris Location

Governor Mike Beebe doesn?t comment every time a new restaurant opens, but Ruth?s Chris Steak House is no ordinary restaurant.

KleenTouch Plan Set to Launch

Germs on grocery carts are becoming an increasing concern for consumers and two local women have an idea for a solution.

Downstream Casino Bets on 2008 Open

The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma is on schedule to complete the first phase of a $235 million casino and resort near the intersection of the Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma borders.

Hutchens Construction Paves Greener Paths

Hutchens Construction, based in Cassville, Mo., is invested in the business of recycling paving material, much of which is fossil fuel based.

Boston?s The Gourmet Pizza (Restaurant Review)

Boston?s The Gourmet Pizza is named neither for the city nor the mountains on which it rests, but the gourmet label isn?t as contrived.

Residential Lot Supply Still Cause for Concern (Market Forecast)

In the third quarter of 2007, the single-family residential market continues to be of major interest in both Benton and Washington counties. The excessive supply of residential lots/new homes added to the Northwest Arkansas market over the last few years

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic