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CPAs Can Help Prevent, Find Occupational Fraud (Jerry E. Spratt Commentary)

“Occupational fraud” is the intentional misappropriation or improper use of an organization’s assets by an employee. Is prevention difficult? No.

Zero Mountain Heats Up to Cool Expenses

Zero Mountain cold storage warehouses increase temperatures to lower power bills.

Skyline’s 2Q Summary Shows Oversupply

The Skyline Report says there’s an oversupply of housing in the area, but commercial space is filling up.

Community Banks See CFO Shuffle

Legacy National Bank hires Randy Blanton as chief financial officer.

Springdale Tries To Wrangle Team

Springdale officials are courting the Wichita Wranglers as the minor league baseball team they hope to secure for a new stadium being built off Interstate 540.

H.O.G. Rally Could Net Fort Smith $1.5 Million

The H.O.G. Rally could have an economic impact of more than $1 million on the city of Fort Smith.

Ad Agency Finds Success in Taco Bell

Williams/Crawford & Associates has become the second largest advertising agency for Taco Bell nationwide.

Embezzlement Prevalent In Area Businesses

According to police reports, there have been 12 embezzlements reported since January 2005 totaling $452,986 in Benton and Washington counties.

State Must Remain Ready to Adjust to Change (Jeff Collins Market Forecast)

A comprehensive economic development strategy must be developed for the state that incorporates educational institutions and asks if the current configuration of educational institutions in the state is optimal to achieve economic development goals.

Nail To Replace Eells In Broadcast Booth

Mike Nail is named the replacement for the late Paul Eells.

Gray Matters Stops Publishing Family

Gray Matters LLC ceased publishing Family magazine after the Aug. 1 issue.

Two TV Stations Hire Meteorologists

Two new meteorologists have been hired at local television stations: Justin Povick at KHBS/KHOG, Channels 40/29, and Dan Ashley at KNWA.

PRSA Names Williams Professional of Year

Northwest Arkansas chapter of the PRSA names Mona Williams public relations professional of the year.

Record Reports Dung Slinging in Alabama

Madison County Police reports say a stray horse left more than an impression.

Baldwin & Shell Construction Starts on Projects in Rogers? MetroPark Subdivision (Real Deals)

Baldwin & Shell Construction recently started work on two projects in Rogers? MetroPark subdivision totaling $5.45 million.

Orion Realty Hunts Property

Orion Real Estate Services of Springdale is on a spending spree, purchasing $33.9 million in investment properties in the last year.

Dixie Lawsuit Over Commissions Gets Ugly

A lawsuit between Dixie Real Estate and a former employee has apparently turned from unpleasant to downright ugly.

Employee Alledgedly Embezzles From Dixie Development

Dixie Real Estate files police report about an alledged $80,000 embezzlement.

House Partners Up For St. Charles Plaza

Two men from Miami have partnered with Greg House to build St. Charles Plaza, the four-story, 70-unit condominium building planned a block north of Fayetteville’s Dickson Street.

Fayetteville Taking Bids For Investment Management Services

The City of Fayetteville has whittled down the list of bidders for investment management services to four and may have picked a winner.

Doula Alliance of Arkansas appoints executive director

St. Bernards Healthcare to take over management of Mississippi County Hospital System

Honored Anthony building houses University of Arkansas wood, housing research

UA survey shows more Arkansans suffer from depression