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PLPC Is Wired for Teamwork

Preformed Line Products Co.?s manufacturing plant in Rogers makes more than 8,000 different high-tech gadgets that anonymously affect many people?s lives.

AERT Records Black 2001 Net Income

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. reported improved fourth-quarter and annual profits.

Brass Eagle Plans to Sell Stock to Employees

The shareholders of Brass Eagle Inc. of Bentonville will meet May 22 to approve the re-election of the company?s six directors and to allow employees to purchase 30,000 shares of stock at 85 percent of market value.

Edgewater Promotes Hall to Vice President

Edgewater Technology Inc. of Wakefield, Mass., formerly part of StaffMark Inc. of Fayetteville, announced on March 20 that William Hall had been promoted to vice president of consulting services.

First Federal Bancshares Authorizes Stock Repurchase

Harrison?s First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. announced on April 2 that it completed a buyback and authorized the repurchase of up to 150,638 shares, about 5 percent of its common stock.

First Albany Corp. Call Southwestern Energy Corp. a ?Buy?

First Albany Corp. of Albany, N.Y., on April 2 initiated coverage of Southwestern Energy Corp. with a ?buy? rating.

Wal-Mart de Mexico March Sales Rose 10 Percent

Wal-Mart de Mexico SA, the country?s largest mass merchandiser, on April 9 said same-store sales grew 10 percent in March over the same month last year.

Miracle Order Saved R&R

Mert Rambadt, R&R Packaging Inc.?s vice president and cofounder, said the Gravette company was dying in July 1997 and he nearly shut the doors. Simmons Foods saved the day.

R&R Packaging Dances to its Customers’ Beat

R&R Packaging Inc. got its name from the “rest and relaxation” vice president and cofounder Mert Rambadt was supposed to get upon retiring to Bella Vista.

CEO Resigns at Nabholz, Will Remain on Its Board

Dan Nabholz resigns as CEO of Nabholz Construction Co. of Conway, and the board of directors names Bill Hannah as his replacement.

Van Buren Firm to Build River Dock Project

Five Rivers Distribution of Van Buren will be building a $3.1 million terminal on the Arkansas River that will be the first of its kind in the state.

Business Plan Contest Designed to Spark IT

In only its second year of existence, the annual Governor?s Award for Entrepreneurial Development competition has nearly doubled its prize pool.

Lectra Donation Puts UA on par

More than a dozen universities across the nation have received software and support gifts from Lectra that were similar to the $4 million package the University of Arkansas got in March.

Kutak Rock Beefs up NW Presence

Three Fayetteville lawyers who represented Tyson Foods Inc. in 2000 during its trade-secrets battle with ConAgra Inc. are among five lawyers who recently joined the Northwest Arkansas offices of Kutak Rock LLP.

Wal-Mart 2002 Reflects Founder?s Vision

While Wal-Mart has changed vastly in the decade since Sam Walton died, the co-founder?s vision remains in place.

Allen Canning Site Designed for Comfortable Visits

Allen Canning Co. gets a 3.5-rating for its down-home Web site.

Heroes for Zeros

David Gearhart and John A. White worked with the Walton family for more than a year to coordinate the recent $300 million donation for the University of Arkansas.

Northwest Arkansas ‘Beemers’ Selling

We have learned that Hart Motor Co. of Rogers will be selling its car dealership to MetroNational of Houston.

Some Arvest Money Visits Tropical Isle Nightly

Arvest Bank-Rogers opened its ?paper? Cayman Islands branch in 2001. But it was not until the week of March 16 that details about Arvest?s agent agreement with Canadian Imperial Bank Corp. of Toronto came to light.

Real Banana Republics Offer Tax Haven

British protectorates such as the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos have long been favored tax havens for American businesses.

Doula Alliance of Arkansas appoints executive director

St. Bernards Healthcare to take over management of Mississippi County Hospital System

Honored Anthony building houses University of Arkansas wood, housing research

UA survey shows more Arkansans suffer from depression