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VCC Tops List of State’s Contractors

The largest commercial contractors based in Arkansas enjoyed revenue growth that averaged more than 30 percent in 2004 as compared with 2003.

The Region’s Largest Subcontractors

The 2005 list of the region’s largest subcontractors, including electrical, mechanical and specialty contractors.

2005 Public Company Annual Reports

The list of the most recent public company annual reports for Arkansas’ publicly traded businesses.

Weak PM Has Perils (Ron Goforth Commentary)

When a software (or any other) project is poorly specified, when unmanaged specification change is allowed, or when delay is casually permitted, negative consequences become almost inevitable.

Bell Choice Rings True (Editorial)

The naming of Richard “Dick” Bell to be Arkansas’ first agriculture secretary was a good choice. It was a natural choice.

Local Shops Hunt, Sell Fine Antique Furniture

When it comes to antique furnishings, many people in Northwest Arkansas may not think about their hometown dealers before they venture off to shop out of state.

WRMC, St. Mary’s Sued Over Uninsured Billing

Stop overcharging people without insurance. Charge them the same as everyone else. That’s the message behind two lawsuits filed against two of the area’s largest health care providers.

Supply Company Keeps Competitive Edge

Growing demands for used and refurbished office furniture and rising raw materials costs push many mom-and-pop supply shops to find ways to stay competitive in a sector dominated by national chains.

Fax Machines Remain Office Mainstay

While many businesses, including newspapers, prefer e-mail, other businesses ? particularly those that deal with secure or legal documents ? continue to rely on the solid, reliable facsimile machine.

Lockwoods Locked On Management Niche

Lockwood 2 Creations specializes in workplace planning and project management services, specifically in company moves and facility redesigns.

Posh Patios Provide At-Home Getaway

Turning a backyard into a vacation spot is the rising trend, as consumers spent $23.2 billion on outdoor furniture, pools and spas in 2003.

Hispanic School Enrollment Jumps 64.5 Percent

If Northwest Arkansas’ unemployment rate and housing costs continue to stay below the national average, the area will continue to see increases in population.

May Climbs Aspen Ridge (Real Deals)

May Construction Co. begings a $38 million project on Aspen Ridge, a 28-acre town-home development in Fayetteville.

Bubba’s Barbecue Gets a Five-star Rating (Business Lunch)

Bubba’s Barbecue has something that’s lost on the homogenized national chains. The Eureka Springs restaurant doesn’t have to manufacture a sense of fun ? it just is.

D-G Buys CPI Newspapers

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will exercise its option to buy the Northwest Arkansas Times, the Benton County Daily Record and related assets of the Walton-owned Community Publishers Inc.

Clear Channel Takes Top Radio Spots

San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications snagged four of the top five spots in demographics.

KHOG Hires Lericos As Sports Anchor

KHBS/KHOG, Channels 40/29, hired Mark Lericos to replace former sports anchor Aaron Peters who resigned in July.

Former Hoffbrau Co-owner Files for Bankruptcy

A former co-owner of the historic Fayetteville restaurant and bar Hoffbrau Steaks of Arkansas Inc. filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation on Aug. 5.

Don DeSpain Leaves Embassy Suites

Don DeSpain, the well-known director of sales at Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas, has left the company.

Kool & The Gang to Play Christmas Party

The Barber Group has hired funk and R&B icons Kool & The Gang to play at this year’s Christmas party. The musical group is famous for hits such as “Celebration,” “Ladies’ Night,” and “Jungle Boogie.”

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal