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CJRW/NW Will Work On Tyson Protein Blitz

CJRW/NW of Fayetteville will handle online and retail promotions for Tyson Foods? new $75 million protein power advertising campaign.

Nice Morning News Story on City Spending (Outtakes Opinion)

We enjoyed reading the well-researched story on city and county government spending by Jeff Niese and John Anderson on the front page of the Aug. 8 issue of The Morning News.

O?Charley?s Boasts Ambiance, Flavor (Business Lunch)

We used to not even review chains. But the influx of quesadilla-bloated, faux-bucolic burger joints and homogenized steak houses over the years has filled us with curiosity ? and sometimes indigestion.

Common Grounds Owners To Open Restaurant in Ozark Brewing Co. Building

Julie Sill and Kari Larson, owners of The Common Grounds Gourmet Espresso Bar in Fayetteville, plan to open Hog Haus Brewing Co. in the Fayetteville building that previously housed Ozark Brewing Co.

Bowman Concrete Uses State-of-the-art Equipment

Gerald Bowman had been in the development and construction business for many years but hadn?t considered going into the concrete curbing business until he became aware of the potential market and lack of good workmanship.

Festivities Tents & Events to Help Get the Party Started

Craig Bova was planning to open a tool and equipment rental business, but got to looking at the local market and opted for a party instead.

St. Paul?s Church Buys Jerry?s Restaurant

Janice F. Bartholomew of Prairie Grove sold Jerry?s Restaurant at 241 College Ave. in Fayetteville to St. Paul?s Episcopal Church on July 13 for about $350,000, according to Washington County records.

Jammin? Java Moves, Plans Second Location

With the renovation of Fayetteville?s Old Post Office building under way, Jammin? Java was forced to leave the 800-SF nook it had occupied for the past two years on the east side of the building.

McDonald?s Plans New Restaurants

Mathews Management Corp. of Springdale plans to open two new McDonald?s restaurants ? in Stilwell, Okla., on Sept. 21 and in Centerton in 2005.

Fund Raising Continues For Fayetteville Library

Ann Henry, chair of the capital campaign for the Fayetteville Public Library, sent a personal letter on July 10 to some 1,000 friends and patrons of the library asking for their help in an effort to build an endowment for the library.

Beta-Rubicon Selects COO, New Board

Richard Huntsinger, former owner of Springdale?s Arkansas Surgical Supply, has been named Beta-Rubicon Inc.?s first chief operating officer.

High Tech Swimmers Raise Money for PVFV

The second annual Peace at Home Open Water Swim went high tech this year. Participants wore radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in their swim caps.

Northwest Health Goes Smoke-Free

Northwest Health System Inc. will be ?smoke-free? as of January 10, 2005. The system will not allow any patient, visitor or employee to smoke anywhere on the premises of a Northwest Health facility.

Eco-Friendly Center Nears Completion

From an eco-lighting system to waterless urinals, the 35,500-SF Innovation Center at the University of Arkansas? Research and Technology Park is a testament to conservation and innovation.

Learning, Listening Spirit Shared by 2004 Honorees

Nearly every person profiled in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2004 list of 40-under-40 honorees shared the same trait ? a desire to continue learning.

TIF Districts Can Be Useful Finance Tool (Commentary by Chad M. Avery)

Tax increment financing involves the use of Tax Increment Financing Districts (“TIF districts”).

How Did We Live? (Commentary by Gwen Moritz)

The Internet is by no means a mature medium, but it has already revolutionized so many areas of life.

The Press and Economic Development (Editorial)

State officials want to cloak negotiations with business prospects in secrecy, while newspapers carry the responsibility of reporting what’s going on in their coverage area.

Funeral Homes Get Personal

As Northwest Arkansas’ population continues to grow, so does the area’s funeral home business.

Mortgage and Banking Arms Unite

United Holding Co. Inc. of Springdale had a small problem in the amount of business its UB Mortgage Co. has been doing with the banking arm, United Bank of Springdale.

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