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Tech Firm to Research Simple Anthrax Test

Vegrandis LLC, a client of Fayetteville?s Virtual Incubation Co., has received a $100,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research award from the National Science Foundation.

Economists Slated For Forecast Luncheon

The University of Arkansas? Walton College of Business will host a panel of nationally recognized economists for its 11th annual Business Forecast luncheon on Jan. 28.

Kisabeth Leaves Embassy Suites

Robert Kisabeth, general manager of Northwest Arkansas? largest hotel, left to begin a new job in Tulsa on Jan. 8.

AWA Breaks Record With $424,000 in Sales

Fayetteville?s Athletic World Advertising broke its one-day record on Jan. 3 with sales of more than $424,000, said Gregg Ogden, AWA?s founder and president.

Castro-Wright Named COO Of Wal-Mart?s U.S. Stores

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced on Jan. 7 that Eduardo Castro-Wright, president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Mexico, will become executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Wal-Mart Stores Division in the United States.

The Region’s Biggest Deals of 2004

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s deal for Brazilian supermarket chain, Bompreco, for $300 million tops the list of the region’s biggest deals.

The Region’s Largest Law Firms

Bassett Law Firm of Fayetteville tops the list of the region’s largest law firms.

Oscar’s Lives Up to the Hype (Business Lunch)

At Oscar?s Prime Rib Steak House, culture and cuisine live up to its creator?s reputation.

Grasp, Don?t Fear Technology (Ron Goforth Commentary)

Northwest Arkansas needs ?a burgeoning technology-centric and knowledge-based enterprise community.?

BSA Champions Software Solution

Bentonville tech firm develops a new point-of-sale analysis software program for Wal-Mart suppliers.

New Medical Park Counts on Locale

Investors plan Benton County?s first large medical park. Construction of the Creekside Medical Park in Rogers should begin late this year.

EnVision Ads Belt Shoppers

EnVision Marketing Group of Rogers has developed a technique to print advertising on conveyor belts at store check-out counters.

Farewell 2004, Hello 2005 (Editorial)

A quick look back at 2004.

PGTC Takes Fiber to the Farm

Prairie Grove Telephone Co., which has served rural west Washington County for 99 years, is providing fiber lines and DSL to the countryside.

Revolution Readies For National Rollout

Two firms merge to form a new real estate technology company with national product offerings.

Friedman Set To Focus On UA Satellite Program

Bob Friedman has stepped down as director of the University of Arkansas? Genesis Technology Incubator to be co-director of the Satellite Communications Laboratory.

Wachter Wires Client Needs

Wachter Corp. provides wiring for a variety of high-tech needs in Northwest Arkansas.

Mathias Marks Shopping Center (Real Deals)

Mathias Shopping Centers Inc. buys eight acres off Arkansas Highway 62 in Fayetteville from Gene and Donna Baker for $1.9 million.as.

Nwanews.com Offers RSS Feeds

Nwanews.com offers ?really simple syndication? feeds to help Web surfers find the news they?re looking for.

GMS Contracts Moody Blues Tour

GMS.Group of Fayetteville is helping the promote The Moody Blues tour of New Zealand.

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic