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Forty Under 40: Marla Webb

Marla Webb, 26, grew up in Prairie Grove and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2001. In 1998, she started working for Dixie Development Inc. while still in college…

Forty Under 40: Doug Williams

As president and partner in Williams Tractor, Doug Williams, 29, is proud of his family unit of employees and cites them as the cause for his companys success. Newt Haley…

Forty Under 40: Gina Williams

Acting as interim president and CEO of UARK Federal Credit Union, Gina Williams, 29, has become the poster child for success. The Crosses native has been with the thrift since…

Forty Under 40: Dina C. Wood

Dina C. Woods drive to serve has brought her full circle. Wood, 39, grew up in Huntsville, worked in Washington, D.C., for several years and now heads up development for…

No Siesta for Fiesta Square

Sam Mathias, who owns 86,223 SF of Fiesta Square, and John Stuckey, who owns the rest of it, haven?t had much trouble keeping tenants.

A Day in the Life of NW Arkansas

Benton and Washington counties produce amazing stats even on an average, ordinary Tuesday.

Deposit Data Bucks Two-County Trends

Market share data released in November by the FDIC suggest the smell of bank deposits in Northwest Arkansas is wafting from Washington County.rnBut that may only be because CD rates stink.

Suspicious Package Offered by Alumni Association

Once again, the Alumni Association is offering a bowl package for Hog fans that just doesn?t add up to much of a deal.

We?ll Drink to That

Both the official bowl package and the Alumni package offer free admission to the Wild Horse Saloon.

Wing Clipping for Bird?

Action has yet to be taken, but Allen W. Bird III, a former lawyer with the Rose Law Firm of Little Rock, may soon be barred from practicing in federal court.

Lynch Mob Forms

A new wealth management team has been formed within the Fayetteville office of Merrill Lynch.

In the Fast Lane

A pair of commercial real estate types have teamed up for a new venture: Lane Real Estate Services Inc. in Rogers.

Cafe Santa Fe Closes

In mid-December, CSF Franchise Group closed its Cafe Santa Fe restaurant at 1860 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville.

A Bull?s Outlook (Jeff Hankins commentary)

The bulls are back in town.

Beta-Rubicon Walks the Walk

Beta-Rubicon Inc, an independent technology assessment firm in Fayetteville, is already growing knowlege-based businesses that have high potential in Arkansas.

Construction to Begin on George Junior High

The Springdale School District on Dec. 3 purchased a building permit valued at $9.59 million to build a new junior high school that is scheduled to be open for the fall semester of 2004.

Bella Vista Slated for Senior Health Center

Community Development Corp. and Northwest Health System are developing a senior health center and outpatient physical/occupational therapy center at the Highlands Crossing Senior Housing Campus in Bella Vista.

Melody?s Sales Slip in Early December

Steve Melody, who owns two gift shops in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall, said on Dec. 11 that his sales for the month were down about 4 percent when compared with the same 11 days of 2001.

$2.3 Million Endowment Fund Established by Jones Family

The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation has a new community trust fund under its wing totaling $2.3 million.

Bank of Fayetteville to Start Check Imaging

On Jan. 6, The Bank of Fayetteville plans to fully implement a new system that scans canceled checks from customers and stores those images on a computer at the bank.

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