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First Security Throws Family-Friendly Party

First Security Bank re-brands a Fayetteville branch to attract more families.

Thank You, Alice Walton (Bill Bowden Editor’s Note)

Thanks to Alice Walton for returning to Northwest Arkansas and building the $50 million Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Lawyers, Clients Hurry to File Bankruptcy Before Law Changes

Bankruptcy attorneys are sprinting to the courthouses to file their clients claims before new laws take effect.

Software Levels Paying Field

A human resources software package helps determines fair compensation for workers.

Locals Play ICSC Hand

An insiders look at Northwest Arkansas companies making pitches at the International Council of Shopping Centers Spring 2005 convention.

Speculators Flip Over Commercial Property

Investors make money flipping properties in Northwest Arkansas.

$60M Fountain Plaza Will Include 25 Buildings

Fountain Plaza in Bentonville promises to be a first-class site for businesses.

Mellon Tests Ripe Market

Though hes been in the commercial development trade for about 20 years, Mike Mellons first commercial building in Northwest Arkansas is nearing completion.

Sage Offers Tenant Reps

Sage Partners of Fayetteville represents tenants in the fight for location in Northwest Arkansas.

Bowmans Buy Rollston Ground Floor

Scott and his father Ted Bowman of Fort Smith bought two pieces of property in Fayettevilles Dickson Street and plan to open Theos.

Benson’s Opens In Big Daddy’s Spot

Benson’s Bar & Que is slated to open at former Big Daddy’s location in Fayetteville.

Gaby’s Mexican Grill Restaurant (Business Lunch)

Two stars for this so-so Mexican fare.

What, Who You Know Count for Commercial

Mark Brewer, owner of Real Assets Inc. in Fayetteville, said relationships are the reason he had a $21 million portfolio last year.

Weiss Rates Arkansas Financial Institutions

According to Weiss Ratings Inc., First National Bank of Fort Smith was the fourth strongest bank or thrift in the state for calendar 2004.

N.W. Corridor Antes Up With Sales, Use Taxes

Three of the top four and five of the top 20 counties in Arkansas for state sales and use tax collection are in the northwest corridor.

Worrell Named Business Dean

Dan L. Worrell, dean of the College of Business and Administration at Southern Illinois University, was named the new dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Avenue of Dreams Set For June 17

Five houses in Johnsons posh Clear Creek community will be featured in the fourth annual Avenue of Dreams.

Graham Crackers Opens in Benton County

Recently, as a result of growth in Bentonville and customer requests, Mike Graham opened a second store to complement his store in Springdale.

Rogers Expo Open for Events

As a blank canvas ready to be painted, the 54,000-SF Rogers Expo Center is the newest venue for people scheduling events in Northwest Arkansas.

D-G Sweeps State APME, Morning News Takes N.W.

Statewide, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette swept the Arkansas Press Association Managing Editors awards in May.

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property