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Polo Match Makes Record

Lifestyles Inc. surpassed previous fundraising efforts to earn more than $63,000 from the 14th annual Polo in the Ozarks event.

Wal-Mart Expands Insurance Options With NW Health

Beginning on Jan. 1, the 15,000 Wal-Mart employees in Northwest Arkansas and their families will be able to use Northwest Medical System under their Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plan.

Going Swimmingly

The Trout Farm LLC is moving forward with plans to build a 74-acre office complex at the northeast corner of Interstate 540 and New Hope Road.

Lynn Reaser, the chief economist and senior market strategist for Banc of America Capital Management, is coming to Rogers for two invite-only affairs that are expected to be two of October?s most-coveted tickets.

Emeril Eyes Ella?s

Two of the world?s most famous chefs have made reservations to dine at Ella?s Restaurant in October.

Koenig Caught Unlicensed

Joe Koenig, a CPA in Harrison, has according to the Arkansas Board of Accountancy practiced for the last two years without a license.

Beery Interesting

Fayetteville?s 1998 regulation banning the sale of beer and wine in grocery and convenience stores should be removed from the books by the end of the year, said Kit Williams, the city attorney.

Looking for Lexus

Word is that several large local automobile dealers are fighting to be Northwest Arkansas? Lexus dealer.

The $54K Question

We hear the University of Arkansas has tons of ?art? that has been donated over the years. But the university often has no place to put the stuff, especially since the University of Arkansas Museum is closing.

Dynamic Duo: Broker, Banker Join to Offer Construction Investment Model

David Dallas and Brandon Barber are using an interesting partnership to created an integrated real estate services company in Fayetteville.

Branching Answers High-touch Need (Commentary)

A guest commentary by Jim Karrh explores how the explosion of bank branches in Arkansas is part of a bigger trend.

Huck Takes Right Path (Editorial)

In an era when so many are disgusted with politicians, it?s good to see Gov. Mike Huckabee do the right thing.

Copeland?s on Track for $5.2 Million in 2003 Sales

Copeland?s Famous New Orleans Restaurant and Bar in Rogers is on track to gross $5.2 million to $5.3 million in sales in 2003.

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Targets Local Vendors

The number of local food vendors at the 2003 Bikes, Blues & BBQ could be triple what it was last year.

Picasso?s Not Exactly a Masterpiece (Business Lunch)

Picasso?s restaurant in Fayetteville get?s a two-star lunch review.

Technicality Tabs ANB Ready To Rock

Arkansas National Bancshares Inc. in Bentonville passed another regulatory hurdle to sell insurance.

First Federal Bank Doubles Up on Bentonville

First Federal Bank has opened its second Bentonville branch.

Insurance/Real Estate Firm Offers Dual Services

Jones, Clark, Long & Associates Real Estate and Insurance has opened a dual services office in Fayetteville

Locally Based Firms Had $653.4M in 2002 Revenue

Four of the Top 10 largest automobile dealers in the state are based in Northwest Arkansas or operate satellite offices here, according to a recent report by Arkansas Business.

Multicultural Center Planned for Rogers

A $1 million construction project is under way to renovate the old Consumers IGA supermarket building in Rogers and convert it to be a 55,000-SF multicultural retail and entertainment center.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville