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Agri Jobs Shift Off Farms

Baby boomer eating habits reduce need for laborers.

Farmington Manufacturer Sold $5 Million in Tractors Last Year

Agricat Inc., a young tractor manufacturer made a strong initial impression in the industry.

Ethics, Street Smarts Bring Business Success, CEOs Say

When it comes to business success, going to college and making good grades may not be as important as a person?s integrity.

Is ROI Worth It At Walton? (Editorial)

Corporations that lease one of the 35 luxury suites at Walton Arena, or that buy large blocks of season basketball tickets, have seriously rethought their discretionary dollars.

Farm Bureau?s Political Clout Remains Strong

Although there?s been a steady decline in the number of farms in the state, there?s been no decline in the influence of what is probably the state?s most powerful lobby, the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation.

Upscale Sandwiches Boom with Boomers

With health-conscious baby boomers aging, the fast-food industry has been shifting from 99-cent hamburgers to $5 upscale sandwiches to cater to the new demographic.

Cellar at Poplar Plaza Wows Critics

Experiencing Benton County’s best restaurant for local flavor and classy decor requires going underground.

Horrific Events: Our Biotech Opportunity? (Guest Commentary)

Arkansas could play a major role in vaccine production and storage.

Hot Springs Chain to Open Store in Mall

Romancing the Stone opened a new store March 1 in the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville.

Customer Growth Drives Prairie Grove Expansion

John Lewis, chairman of the Bank of Fayetteville N.A., said his bank?s strategy for its Jan. 30 expansion into Prairie Grove is so simple it?s new age.

Farm Bureau Working to Eradicate ?Death Tax?

On the national level, the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation through its American Farm Bureau parent, is working to put a permanent end to estate taxes ? the so-called ?death tax.?

Tyson Foods Applauded, Lauded by Activist Groups

In the most rare of occasions, an activist group has praised Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and other large poultry companies.

ADED Chief Talks Up Promoting Regionalism

Jim Pickens, director of the Arkansas Department of Economic Development, spoke to a group of University of Arkansas and technology industry leaders Feb. 21 at the UA?s Genesis Technology Incubator in Fayetteville.

Kmart History Starts in Detroit

When Sebastian Spearing Kresge opened his first store in Detroit, he sold everything for 5 and 10 cents.

Wal-Mart Wins, Kmarts Closing

Charlie?s Angels and swimsuit vixens couldn?t save Kmart Corp. from bankruptcy, so the company has turned to Mickey Mouse and Spike Lee for help.

Chicken Litter a Viable By-Product of Industry

To hear some groups tell it, polluted waters are caused by chicken waste. One poultry industry official said such comments are ?bull crap.? Actually, it?s chicken manure.

The Fringe Wheels into Rogers

Eighteen-year-old Anthony Ciecalone caters to extreme-sports participants and fans with his new retail shop The Fringe.

Dickson Florist Designs Corporate Sprays

Christopher Hall recently opened his self-titled flower and home-decoration shop in Fayetteville?s Three Sisters complex on Dickson Street.

E-Filing Business Opens For Tax Season

In February, Amos Carver began laying aside his mail bag three times a week, opting instead for a desk job filing taxes.

Blackwood Martin Lays Off Five Workers

In early February, Blackwood Martin/CJRW laid off five of the 40 employees in its Fayetteville office.

UAFS nearing ‘Intrepid’ campaign goal of $85 million

Real Deals: Rogers townhomes sell for $14.85 million

Potbelly opens first Northwest Arkansas shop in Bentonville

CarMax opens Rogers dealership