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Lack of Mental Health Care Coverage Costs Employers

If employers pay more for mental health care coverage up front, they can keep total health care costs in the long run.

Boston?s Pizza Planned for Bentonville

Boston?s the Gourmet Pizza will open in Bentonville?s Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in August. The restaurant will replace the Bobbisox Bar & Grill, which closed in July, said Pam Mock, general manager of the hotel.

Car-Mart: 25 Years Old and Still Growing Up

America?s Car-Mart Inc. of Bentonville is using a strong third quarter to recover from an otherwise recent slump. The chain of used-car lots has now expanded to 85 locations throughout eight states and is poised to keep on growing.)

Washington County Single-Family Outlook

Based on Multiple Listing Service data, there were over 3,000 single-family home sales in Washington County in 2005. This continues the annual increase in home sales experienced since 2002.

Coverage of Complementary Benefits Pains Local Doctors

Complementary and alternative medicine are on the cusp of coverage with policies having caps on benefits.

Bronson Family Tracks Titles

Tracking title history in Bella Vista can be difficult because of the village?s history and renewed popularity as a retirement location. The Bronson family has been in the abstract/title business in Northwest Arkansas for 80 years.

Insurance Industry Notes

Travel insurance and cancellation waivers can save a vacation in case of an emergency.

Chamber Alliance Program Covers Small Businesses

Some Northwest Arkansas Chambers of Commerce are offering small businesses insurance through the Chamber Alliance Program.

Riggins Rigs Plantation Lots (Real Deals)

Riggins Construction Inc. of Springdale recently bought 55 building permits valued at a combined $6.3 million to build duplexes in The Plantation subdivision off Old Wire Road in Rogers.

T.G.I. Friday?s Serves Average Fare

T.G.I. Friday?s gets 2.5 stars in our business lunch review.

Networking with Former Co-Workers (Worth Sparkman Commentary)

Your most effective networking asset may be sitting at the desk next to you.

UA to Hire Minority Marketing Agency

The University of Arkansas is planning to launch an intensive advertising and marketing campaign to help beef up minority enrollment.

A deal between the UA and Advantage Communications Inc. of Little Rock is still in the works, according to the univers

Men?s Journal Cites State Trails

In the May issue of Men?s Journal magazine, writer Roy Wallack tells ?Adventure? section readers to ?hit Arkansas? epic new Syllamo Trails [near Mountain View] before the rest of the mountain-bike nation catches up.”

Huckabee, Daly Make Weighty TV Appearances

We were alternately amused and alarmed by the national television appearances of two Arkansas ?ambassadors? within a week of each other: Gov. Mike Huckabee on Comedy Central?s ?The Colbert Report? and golfer John Daly on CBS?s ?60 Minutes.?

New York Times Touts Trout Treehouse

On May 11, the home and garden section of The New York Times online edition featured an article on Northwest Arkansas resident Ezra Idlet?s treehouse.

Out-of-state Investors Flip Land in Bella Vista

Since National Recreational Properties Inc. of Irvine, Calif., began snatching up Bella Vista real estate last year, we hear a land flipping bonanza has ensued in the village. Some lots that were selling for $500 in January 2005 now fetch $15,000.

Putman Opens Law Firm in Fayetteville

Bill Putman, a former in-house attorney for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has left the world?s largest retailer and opened his own firm in downtown Fayetteville.

Stars Struck With Financial Problems

The Arkansas Stars, a National Indoor Football League team based in Springdale, are getting new owners.

Harrises Plan Memphis Arena

The owners of All Star Sports Arena in Springdale are adding to their lineup. Scott Harris, his wife Connie and his father Richard plan to open an arena in Memphis next year.

Rockabilly Star Hawkins Plans Move Back to Arkansas

Former Huntsville native and rockabilly star Ronnie Hawkins has been looking for land to buy in Madison County, where he grew up.

Parrot Island Waterpark control decision pushed to study session review

Rebkah Guiltner named COO at FNBC

A-State researcher receives $605,140 grant for zoo animal research

Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation selects Cory Anderson as new CEO