by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Montana Mike?s Steakhouse Earns Four Stars
Bring a friend and an appetite as big as the Montana sky to Bentonville?s newest steak authority. You?ll need both to finish the portions at Montana Mike?s Steakhouse.
Author: Talk Business & Politics
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Let Market Forces Choke Out Smoke
Market should decide what restaurants should allow in the way of smoking.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Acxiom Faces Tough Times (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)
Acxiom Corp. proves to be turbulent, but in the long-term, it has products that are effective for businesses and offers investment opportunity.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Tyson Promotes Wilson, Expands International Duties
M.L. ?Butch? Wilson Jr. has assumed duties as the new senior vice president for sales and marketing with Tyson Foods Inc. International Group.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Foundation Awards More Local Grants
Two more grants totaling $45,000 from the Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation were awarded in late June to local service organizations.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Collier Merges with Valley Drug
Collier Drug Stores of Fayetteville merged in May with Valley Drug in Prairie Grove to form Collier-Valley Drug in that town.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Export Orders Fall Behind for Heartland
The first half of 2001 saw export levels drop for the nine Midwestern states that are part of the Heartland International Business Index.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Global Signs Owner Ready to Paint
After a year out of the sign-making business, Mike Suter opened Global Signs and returned to his craft.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
From A Sow?s Ear Adds Life to Worn Furniture
Dubbed From A Sow?s Ear, Janet Drew?s new business sells handmade and refurbished pieces of furniture.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Surely Goodness Plans Online Store
Two baby fairs convinced Ray and Cindy Watson to open their new retail business, Surely Goodness.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
After 8,000 Cancellations, D-G Takes Sunday Lead
After an ?alliance? and about 8,000 cancellations, theArkansas Democrat-Gazette takes over Sunday circulation lead in Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Charities Cinch Belts in Uncertain Economy
Even in recession-buffered Northwest Arkansas, where new construction and white- and gold-collar jobs continue to flourish, the nation?s languid economy has made both corporate and private philanthropists cautious.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Social Services Organizations Keep Employees on the Job
Northwest Arkansas is annually lauded as one of the nation?s best places to live, but what if nonprofits like The Crisis Center were no longer available?
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Veteran Sportswriter Starts Freelance Venture
Veteran sportswriter Nate Allen resigned his Razorbacks bureau post with Donrey Media Group on June 24 to start Nate Allen Sports Service, a freelance reporting business.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Daniels Departing for Land Down Under
Dale Daniels, market manager for Clear Channel Communications? four radio stations in Fayetteville, will soon be dining on vegamite sandwiches and steaks off the barbie.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
The Little Rock/Las Vegas Newspaper War Heightens
We wonder how long the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette can afford to pour money into Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
With $1 Billion, Walton Tops Nonprofit List
With almost $1 billion in assets, the Walton Family Foundation topped our list of ?Largest nonprofit organizations? in Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Baldor Will Push ?Super-E? Motors
Starting July 1, Baldor Electric Co. of Fort Smith will add yellow EnergyGuide tags to all of its ?Super-E? motors.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
National Home Centers Logs Decreased Sales
National Home Centers Inc. of Springdale said net sales for the first quarter of 2001 decreased $1.5 million from the same time last year.
by - July 9, 2001 12:00 am
Tyson Internet Venture Lands Chicago Deal
A June 26 Internet report said Chicago-based eFS Network Inc. has chosen ModelN of San Francisco, Calif., to build its network infrastructure. Springdale?s poultry producer Tyson Foods Inc. is a major partner in the Internet venture.