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Executive Recruiters List Grows 26 Percent in Year

For the second year in a row, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s list of Largest Executive Recruiters had a total of seven entries.

Sports Anchor Leaves KHOG

Aaron Peters, sports anchor for KHBS/KHOG, Channels 40/29, resigns.

DJs Seek Work After Oldies Sale

On-air talents Ken Couch and Matt Slaughter have yet to find work in radio since the July 18 sale of KSEC 95.7 FM in Bentonville to Vega Enterprises Inc.

Morning News Headline Writers Grounded (Outtakes Opinion)

We noticed an interesting headline on the front page of the July 28 Fayetteville edition of The Morning News: “Space Shuttle Grounded.”

Times Misses UA Dean’s Death (Outtakes Opinion)

The Northwest Arkansas Times apparently missed the story on Aug. 5 that Richard B. Atkinson, dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law, had died the previous day in Chicago.

Florida Wal-Mart Bans Paper, Then Apologizes (Outtakes Opinion)

The manager of a Pensacola, Fla., Wal-Mart bans the local newspaper from being sold at the store after taking issue with a column the paper published that criticized Wal-Mart’s employee fringe benefits and insurance packages.

Skyline Info Will be Released

On Aug. 22 up-to-date commercial and multifamily info will be available, and on Aug. 29 a residential summary report will be released.

Bank of Fayetteville Not For Sale

Mary Beth Brooks, president and CEO of The Bank of Fayetteville N.A., said definitively that the bank is not for sale.

Venturing Forum Looks North

The Arkansas Venture Forum may be coming back to downtown Fayetteville.

Hannover House Gets Good Release

Fayetteville’s Hannover House, a DVD and media publisher, has two major releases this fall that owner Eric Parkinson said should take his company from famine to feast.

Money Magazine Misses NWA

The August issue of Money magazine rates the 100 best places to live in America. Neither Northwest Arkansas, nor any other corner of “The Natural State,” made the cut.

New Retail Hits Joyce

We hear so much about prospective retailers eyeing Benton County, it’s easy to forget about activity down south.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2005 40 Under 40

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2005 40 Under 40 list of the region’s most influential business and political leaders.

As Others See Us (Gwen Moritz Commentary)

Target Corp. has made a business plan that is virtually identical to Wal-Mart?s seem so totally different, better and more respectable.

It Isn?t About the Money (Editorial)

When anyone says it isn?t about the money, it?s about the money. This is especially true when the subject is business. And particularly so when the subject is tough new competition.

Events Propel Hotel Revenue

Hotel sales managers stay mum about upcoming conventions so they don?t lose their bookings to other hotels.

Lenders Title Faces Two Labor Lawsuits

Martin Gilzow, a computer technician for Lenders Title Co., filed a lawsuit saying he was fired for reporting sexual harassment to his superiors.

Hotels Lavish Guests in Top Suites

Who has the most posh hotel suites in Northwest Arkansas?

Fort Smith Hotel Revenue Jumps 12 Percent

For the first five months of this year, hotel revenue in Fort Smith was $8 million, a 12 percent jump over $7.1 million in the same period of 2004. That compares to a 10.7 percent increase statewide and a 9.6 percent increase in Fayetteville.

New Hotels Hit Market

In the last month, two new hotels have opened in Bentonville, adding 224 rooms to a 5,801-room market. If things go as planned, 1,142 more hotel rooms could open by the end of 2007.

Executive Summary: Slowing down, listening a part of Gehrig’s leadership

Then and Now: Brandenburg manages through global uncertainty

Water system needs, budget priorities part of Fort Smith Board strategy session

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Van Buren High School Hall of Honor, and a MASH program at Mercy