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Belk Plans Rogers Store

Belk Inc. recently began construction of a 73,000-SF department store in Rogers? Scottsdale Center.

Hot Topic to Open Store in Mall

Hot Topic, a clothing store that caters to teenagers, plans to open a 1,741-SF store in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall in July, said Alice Bishop, the mall manager.

?Dedication? Helps Hunt Boost Profits

J.B. Hunt is aggressively shifting capacity from its Over-the-Road, or traditional spot-market segment, to its Dedicated Contract Services division.

J.B. Hunt?s Big Three

Here?s a glance at the three main segments of J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. in Lowell.

Amarillo Mesquite Grill Proves Enjoyable (Business Lunch)

We have eaten at the Amarillo Mesquite Grill many times before and again enjoyed the friendly treatment and home cooking that keeps us coming back.

Rockwell Transportation Files for Bancruptcy

Rockwell Transportation Inc. of Gentry, a private trucking fleet with 64 tractors and 154 trailers, becomes the latest casualty in the transportation industry.

Chiropractor Makes Business a Swimming Success

Chiropractor Lynn Buhr took a hiatus from his longtime practice, Family Chiropractic Center, to open an exercise-pool club called Swimming Success.

Brown Named Small Businessman of the Year

Robert Brown, president of Technical Machining Services Inc. of Rogers, is named the Arkansas Small Businessman of the Year by the United States Small Business Association.

Smith Opens Roll Off Service Inc.

After operating a trash-hauling service in Kansas for 12 years, Tom Smith returns home to Northwest Arkansas and opens a similar venture called Roll Off Service Inc.

Daniels? Roll of Dice Wins New Sponsors

Dale Daniels, general manager of Clear Channel Communications Inc.?s four Northwest Arkansas radio stations, said it?s already apparent a recent programming gamble has paid off.

IfWorld to Develop Technology for Qualcomm

IfWorld Inc. of Fayetteville is asked by digital wireless leader Qualcomm Inc. to develop new software solutions for its wireless platform.

You Were the Man, but We Changed Our Minds

The Morning News sports department recently pulled a wishy-washy feat that didn?t get very high praise from Shiloh Christian School?s administration.

Golfing in Goshen Remains a Possibility

The on-again, off-again golf course near Goshen takes another twist.

New Graphics, Web Page for KHOG

KHOG/KHBS, Channels 40/49, recently changed its television graphics to conform with other Hearst Argyle stations nationwide.

United We Edit, Divided We Err

Last issue we listed the wrong name for United Bank?s president and CEO in our list of Northwest Arkansas? Top Bank Performers.

Business Leaders Hope to Bring Entertainment to Springdale

A group of Springdale business leaders form an LLC of about a dozen people to bring entertainment to downtown Springdale twice a month from May through October.

Strategic Concepts Inc. (Web Review)

Strategic Concepts Inc.?s Web site distributes general information and offers customers a peek at its services.

Hunt Still Area?s Top Truck Firm

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. continued to dominate local trucking firms with $2.16 billion in operating revenue for 2000, a 6 percent increase from its 1999 total and 59 percent more than nearest competitor ABF Freight System Inc.

Study in Contradictions, P.A.M. Keeps Truckin?

While P.A.M. recently released 2000 results were a step backward for the company, they still stood out from the bulk of the trucking industry.

USA Provides Top Driver Pay

USA keeps trucking through tough times.

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report