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Third-party Brokers Rock

Third-party brokerage services give banks another bullet for hitting their target share of the market.

Bread Boom Hits Benton County

Two of the nation?s leading upscale sandwich-shop chains plan to open stores in the Rogers/Bentonville area this spring.

Wards to Reopen Otis Zark at Terra

Rita and Leo Ward planned to reopen Otis Zark at Terra, the restaurant at Terra Studios in Durham, on March 18.

Mountain Man Moves to Bentonville

Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co. moved from Bella Vista to Bentonville on Feb. 1.

Ang Caters from Corky?s

Susan Ang of Fayetteville has been using the kitchen at Corky?s Ribs & BBQ in Fayetteville as home base for a catering operation she started in October.

Eating Chicken at the Sushi Bar

We should have known that a restaurant in Springdale would feature chicken in its most tasty dish. Even at a sushi grill.

Belk Opens Rogers Store

Belk Inc. opened a 73,777-SF department store in Rogers? Scottsdale Center on March 6.

Tops Shoes to Close, Evelyn Needs Tenants

David Dickinson plans to close a store for the first time since founding the Tops Shoes chain in 1981.

Hunt Finances WRMC Department

Johnelle Hunt on March 5 donated $1 million to Washington Regional Medical System to help finance a 50,000-SF women?s wing in the new medical center.

Venture Capital Forum Slated for Late May

The Arkansas Venture Capital Forum will be held on May 21 at The Peabody Hotel-Little Rock.

Poultry in, Red Meat Out in Latest Consumer Survey

The Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey conducted by BIGresearch said more and more people are turning to fruit, poultry and vegetables while eating less red meat, starch, sweets and snack foods.

Divorce Splits CEO?s Holdings

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. CEO Robert Weaver lost a chunk of his company stock holdings in a July divorce from his wife Paula Ruth Weaver, but what?s left is worth more than ever.

Electronics Plant Motivated by Loss

Employees at Ayrshire Electronics have personal reasons for taking part in the American Heart Association?s annual heart walk. In July, 49-year-old Garon Martin died of a massive second heart attack after 21 years of service with Ayrshire.

Bristow Liquidations Sells Brand Discounts

David and Nancy Bristow stock the shelves of their new discount store, Bristow Liquidations Inc., with items they buy in bulk from retailers such as Sears, J.C. Penney and Service Merchandise.

Valentine Certificates Boost Salon Blais

Salon Blais owner Belinda Booth opened her new spa in time for Valentine?s Day, and the body shop sold $5,000 in gift certificates for the holiday.

MCSETeach.com Classes Available in Fayetteville

Businesses in every industry often unofficially elect an office computer guru, directing all computer-related questions to that person who seems to know the most about technology.

Cox Plans to Offer Video on Demand

Dennis Yocum, system manager for the Northwest Arkansas region of Cox Communications Inc., said the cable company is planning to offer a video-on-demand service by the end of the year.

KSEC Launches ‘Smooth Jazz’ Station

Norman McChristian of Siloam Springs and Hope Duke of Gravette have spent more than $1 million to launch a new radio station, KSEC, 95.7-FM, based in Rogers.

Clear Channel Axes ?Jon and Zach? Show

Zach Arns, co-host of Clear Channel Communications?s successful ?Jon and Zach Morning Show,? was fired March 14.

Morning News Mulled

We thought about a local paper’s headline use of “mull.”

The Supply Side: Survey suggests consumers likely to overspend this holiday season

Collier & Associates launches agent matcher

Donors give $775,000 to University of Arkansas scholarship

Carnall, Spradling elementary schools in Fort Smith recommended for closure