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Wal-Mart, Amazon.com Talk Alliance

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. are in ?secret talks to form a strategic alliance? that allegedly would benefit both companies, The Sunday Times of London reports.

More ?Angels? Sought for Start-ups at Genesis

Fayetteville?s Space Photonics Inc. or Integral Wave Technologies could be the next Virtual Satellite Corp.

Investors Want Edgewater Cash

Clete Brewer said his company, Edgewater Technology Inc., has been fair to its shareholders.

Edgewater Technology showed an increase in revenue of 46 percent to $16.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, ended Dec. 31. For the entire fiscal year, revenue increased 30 percent to $60.2 million.

Tyson Will Still Have a Cow

Tyson Foods Inc.?s cash election merger with beef mammoth IBP Inc. of Dakota Dunes, S.D., is a smart move for the Springdale poultry producer. Tyson?s beleaguered stockholders should be jazzed about the long-term prospects.

Farm Credit Services Delivers $3.2 Million to Patrons

Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas on Feb. 26 cut patronage refund checks totaling $3.2 million to customers in the western-most 41 of Arkansas? 75 counties.

Newport Man Runs into Controversy, Again

The federal government has launched a criminal investigation into improper farm subsidy payments of more than $8.5 million administered by the Jackson County Farm Agency Office.

FPEC Flexes to Meet Meat Demands

Evidence of Food Processing Equipment Co. can be found in almost any fast-food drive-through. McDonald?s chicken nuggets, Burger King?s hamburgers and Arby?s roast beef sandwiches all owe some of their production to FPEC, said owner Alan Davison.

George?s Doesn?t Cluck About Success

Gary George won?t sit around looking for just the right way to describe why George?s Inc. is so successful. To him, it?s as plain as the feathers on a white leghorn.

It?s All in the Family at George?s

Gary George has been called a quiet leader in the community, but his actions have been loud and clear.

Glowing Jellyfish Help Profs Detect Cancer in Poultry

For Forrest Gump, life was like a box of chocolates. For Mark Parcells, it?s more of a race between virus and vaccine.

Expect No Recession in Northwest Arkansas (Jeff Hankins Publishers’ Note)

Business executives in Northwest Arkansas offer no indications of a major economic slowdown for the region.

Tyson Pursues Other Avenue in Quest for IBP Acquisition

Feb. 28 marked the fifth deadline set by Tyson Foods Inc. in its effort to purchase IBP Inc., and the Springdale company has decided to forgo another extension by implementing its cash election merger option.

Fort Smith Trucking Firm Named Innovator of the Year

Arkansas Best Freight Inc. of Fort Smith has been named Network World?s E-comm Innovator of the Year.

Dietetic Ambassador Accepts New Position

Lolah Daniel recently accepted a new level of responsibility within her field when Gov. Mike Huckabee appointed her to a five-year term on the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board.

Fire Restorations Help Put Pieces Back Together

Any business owner would startle awake to a late-night phone call bringing news of sudden flooding or fire damage to his venture.

The Dow Dame$ Test Stock Market Theories

Nine Northwest Arkansas women meet monthly to learn about the stock market, but the Dow Dame$ LLC members stake their lessons by investing in their market philosophies.

Northwest Arkansas Title Co. Opens

Northwest Arkansas Title Co. opened to serve banks, mortgage brokers, Realtors and individuals by offering closing services and title research for Washington and Benton counties.

Business Hopping for Computer Wurks

Computer Wurks recently opened its doors to repair, upgrade and sell computers in the Bella Vista area, but computers sick with viruses have overtaken the business? to-do list.

Lethallure Inc. Offers Clothing, Jewelry

Maria Sandoval recently opened Lethallure Inc. to sell her designer line of clothing and jewelry.

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