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Garfield?s Slated For Fayetteville Mall

Mike Denney plans to open a Garfield?s Restaurant and Pub in November in 5,000 SF of space in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall.

Hoffbrau Closes, Files Chapter 11

Hoffbrau Steaks closed on June 20 for renovation and reorganization, said Margaret Charboneau, the manager.

Wal-Mart No. 1 Among Employers

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville ranks No. 1 on the list of the region’s top employers.

BNSF Team Turns Puzzles Into Paths

BNSF Logistics is looking to motor its way into the top bracket of the 3PL (third party logistics) market, says company Vice President Eric Wolfe.

Trucks From Mexico Stir Wage, Tax Debate

The Supreme Court?s ruling on June 7 apparently paves the way for U.S. trucking companies to save money by hiring Mexican truck drivers to travel south of the border.

Shaw Keeping Cool With Kozak at Helm

New Willis Shaw Express Inc. company President Chris Kozak said a revving economy and the start of a five-part plan could bump the refrigerated truckload carrier?s revenue up to $110 million-$120 million by 2004?s end.

More Data Shows Turnaround

Several recent economic reports reaffirm the growing optimism that better days are ahead.

ABF TurnKey Takes Off

Arkansas Best Freight Inc. is growing its ABF TurnKey product, a single-source premium delivery service with two-man, door-step delivery.

Fuel Prices Pump Up Cost of Development

As of June 14, on-highway average retail diesel prices had increased 20 percent, or a total of 27.9 cents to $1.711 from $1.432 per gallon a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Energy?s Energy Information Administration.

Pinnacle Air Expands National/Local Presence

Pinnacle Air recently acquired 12,742-SF J.B. Hunt Terminal across the jetway at Springdale Municipal Airport and some other charter fleet assets.

Trans-American Rolls on With Retread, Road Service

Trans-American Tire retreads tires, maintains them for several fleets and fixes or changes flats at night and on weekends to prevent downtime for drivers.

Prestwood Named GM Of KHBS/KHOG-TV

Jim Prestwood, general sales manager of KHBS/KHOG-TV, Channels 40/29, has been promoted to president and general manager of the television stations.

Morning News Unzones ?Our Town? Section

The Morning News changed its ?Our Town? section on June 13, effectively ?unzoning? it except for two pages in the center.

PRSA Gives Apex Awards

Northwest Arkansas? chapter of the Public Relations Society of America recently announced the recipients of its Apex Awards, which ?recognize professionalism and excellence in public relations and exemplary communication practices.?

Jilted Again by Men?s Journal (Outtakes Opinion)

The June issue of Men?s Journal should have included Northwest Arkansas in its Top 50 places to live.

Bushwood Buys Crossroads (Real Deals)

Bushwood LLC, of which Wayne Britt, Matthew Britt, Johnny Hankins and Robert Daughtery are members, buy the Crossroads Village shopping center in Fayetteville from Don Cozart of Cozart Development for $11.4 million.

Tony C?s Boasts Bright Service

Tony C?s Italian Gardens Ristorant? at Prairie Creek receives a 2.5-star food review.

State Bright Spots Shimmer (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Columnist Jeff Hankins notes significant developments from travels around the state.

Company Offers Affordable Signs, Banners

With encouragement from his own family, Graves opened Affordable Sign & Banner 10 months ago.

Natural Medicine to Treat Problems Related to Nutrition

Arland Hill has opened Northwest Arkansas Natural Medicine in Bentonville with a plan to treat patients for nutrition issues that may cause physical problems.

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