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Hay Web Site Gains Attention

The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service launches the Arkansas Hay Producers Database.

Key & Associates Buys Century 21 Franchise

Key & Associates Realtors in Hiwasse signs a Century 21 franchise agreement. The firm hopes to convert officially into a Century 21 operation by July.

New Design School To Offer Digital Program

The New Design School, a nonprofit school in Fayetteville, is starting the state?s first certificate program in digital design.

Rogers Ropes Conventions

The Arkansas Governor?s Conference on Tourism will be coming to Rogers in March 2008. The conference should bring in 500 to 800 people. It?s the first time the area has hosted the event.

TOD Could Help Alleviate Road Congestion (Market Analysis)

Planners are considering a transit-oriented development to deal with road congestion as Northwest Arkansas continues to grow.

Nickell Investments Sees High Meadows (Real Deals)

A look at important real estate transactions in Northwest Arkansas.

NanoMech Poised For Product Launch

NanoMech LLC is given the 2005 Award for Excellence in Technology by global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan of San Antonio, Texas.

DB Gettin? Squared Away

Fayetteville software firm, DB Squared is ?continuing to do well? since launching its Job Evaluation and Salary Administration Program (JESAP) in June.

KNWA Takes 10 p.m. Lead in Northwest

After shifting its focus from the 11-county dominant market area to Washington and Benton counties in 2004, KNWA takes the lead during the 10 p.m. television newscast for those two counties.

Rogers Resigns As UA PR Head

Susan Rogers, who had been the chief public relations person at the University of Arkansas since 2003, resigns for ?personal reasons.?

Morning News Airs Hokey TV Commercials (Outtakes Opinion)

The Morning News of Springdale has been airing a series of television commercials that bring a whole new meaning to the word contrived.

Collins Turns Down Seat on BOF Board

Jeff Collins, executive director of the University of Arkansas? Center for Business and Economic Research, apparently accepted, then turned down an offer to be on the Bank of Fayetteville board of directors.

Springdale Could Land Minor League Baseball Team

We hear that, if Springdale builds a baseball stadium, the Wichita Wranglers AA Texas League team will relocate to the city in Northwest Arkansas.

Carlton Leaves Lindsey

Dale Carlton leaves Lindsey & Associates Inc. in Fayetteville to start his own firm, Carlton Realty Inc.

Smith, White to Build Fort Smith Auto Park

Fort Smith auto dealers Smith Chevrolet Cadillac Co. and Bill White Auto Mall buy a combined 40 acres on South 36th Street off Interstate 540 in Fort Smith from The Westphal Group to start River Valley Auto Park.

Vergrandis Gets $500,000 Award for Malaria Test

Technology company Vegrandis LLC of Fayetteville receives a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research award from the National Science Foundation to research malaria test.

Tyson Shutterbugs Opn New Studio

Carla and Cheryl Tyson have opened CT2, a photography studio in Fayetteville. The studio sells photos taken by both women, who are the sisters of Tyson Foods Inc. CEO John Tyson.

Lovett May Perform at AMP in Fayetteville

Kelly Rourke, vice president of marketing and sales for the Arkansas Music Pavilion in Fayetteville, says she is ?99 percent? sure Lyle Lovett is coming there to perform, but the date isn?t nailed down yet.

Tyson Tops List of Largest Poultry Firms

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s list of largest poultry firms in the state.

Laptop Longing (Worth Sparkman Commentary)

A computer user deals with the frustration and relief of a crashed hard drive.

The Supply Side: Survey suggests consumers likely to overspend this holiday season

Collier & Associates launches agent matcher

Donors give $775,000 to University of Arkansas scholarship

Carnall, Spradling elementary schools in Fort Smith recommended for closure