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Firehouse Subs (Business Lunch Review)

We know four and a half stars is a lot for a submarine sandwich shop, but the sandwiches at this place are THAT good.

Reaching Out for the Arts

A strategic plan to enhance cultural arts opportunities in Northwest Arkansas is being developed and the Walton Arts Center is helping it along.

Two Dudes and A Hammer

John Carpenter and Travis Stecks have started their own construction company specializing in fence building.

Cookies by Design

Bouquets of cookies might even be sweeter than flowers.

Beverly Enterprises Sees Net Income Increase

Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith had a 28 percent increase in net income for its quarter ended Sept. 30.

Delta Systems Inc.

Rogers-based Delta Systems Inc. said net profit jumped 112 percent in its third quarter, which ended Sept. 30, compared with the same period in 2001.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. moved from “negative” to ?stable? in a revised outlook from Standard & Poor Ratings Services.

Triad Hospitals Sees Income Increase to $32.6 Million

Triad Hospitals Inc. reports that its net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, jumped to $32.6 million.

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc.

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. on Nov. 1 reported net income of $3.9 million or earnings per share of 35 cents for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

UA?s Walton College Names Business Hall of Fame Inductees

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas recently announced four new inductees to its Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette showed an increase of about 4 percent in Northwest Arkansas circulation for the six months ended Sept. 30, while The Morning News had a slight dip in weekday circulation.

Election Count Confuses AP

The Washington County Election Commission will probably change the wording it uses to explain how many ballots have been counted after a mix-up election night.

AVF Rouses Unity in High-Tech Sect

On Nov. 7, the Arkansas Venture Forum will hold an event that it hopes will inspire the sectors to create a united voice and vision by bringing in economic evangelists who?ve been down this road before.

Howell?s Debts May Total $60 Million

M. David Howell of Little Rock may have received $60 million or more from investors to whom he promised exorbitant returns.

National Gives Plastic New Twist

National Financial Resource Group Inc. of Fayetteville is working to establish prepaid debit cards nationwide.

Wings Clipped

Allen W. Bird III, a former lawyer with the Rose Law Firm, may soon be forced to stop handling cases above state court level.

The 3/16-inch Glitch

McRoy & McNair Inc. Printers of Fayetteville has volunteered to reprint 78,000 election ballots because the last line of ovals is 3/16 of an inch out of place.

Trio Vies for Springdale Mayoral Slot

Springdale Mayor Jerre Van Hoose is defending his seat against two challengers ? Mike Overton, an alderman and local realtor, and Beck Campbell, a single mother and owner of rental property.

Nano Nano

NanoMech Inc. of Fayetteville is apparently on the verge of getting two Small Business Innovation Research program grants that would bring it $200,000 in working capital.

Zinger?s Ghosts

Angie Geels started renovating a Springdale building to be home to her new restaurant, Zinger?s Sports Bar & Grill, and discovered she had some creepy company.

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

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