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Bank on Pressure for Market in 2001

There are still too many banks in Northwest Arkansas, and local bankers say more consolidations could result if the economic downtrend continues.

Business Tool Born on Web

Arkansas Business Publishing Group launches both www.arkansasbusiness.com, offering archives and daily news, and www.nwabusinessjournal.com.

Restaurants Thrive in Slowing Economy

Fayetteville restaurants report record sales in 2000 in spite of the slowing economy.

Best Buy to Open Fayetteville Store

The 45,000-SF store, which is expected to open by spring, will be Best Buy’s first in Northwest Arkansas.

Restaurateur Plans New Fazoli?s

Geoffrey Brown is preparing to build the 3,300-SF eatery ? the second Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant in Northwest Arkansas ? on N. College Avenue in Fayetteville.

New CEO Promoted at St. Edward Mercy

Dr. John Hoffman, COO of the health network for three years, says he will stay the course set by his predecessor, Michael Morgan, by building “on what has been started.”

UA Board Approves Westark Merger

The Fort Smith community college would become the ninth campus in the University of Arkansas system.

NWACC Foundation Doing Something Right

The executive vice president of the Rogers foundation says 2000 has been the best fund-raising year ever, with $2.5 million in donations and pledges totaling $580,000.

Arkansas Business Launches Daily Product

Arkansas Business Publishing Group, which owns the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and 20 specialty print publications, unveils www.arkansasbusiness.com.

NBC 24/51 Settles Anchor Positions

KPOM/KFAA NBC 24/51, back on the air this year after an eight-year absence, teams Rhonda Justice with Don Elkins at 5 p.m. and Darlee Chaloupek with Elkins at 6 and 10 p.m.

Neither Rain Nor Sleet Nor …

Sure, the weather was bad, but what good is a newspaper if it can?t be delivered to you?

Loislaw.com Accepts Dutch Acquisition Offer

The Van Buren online legal information provider, which posted a $3.7 million net loss in the third quarter, is taking Wolters Kluwer NV up on its $95 million bid.

Edgewater to Sell ClinForce, Buy Back Shares

The plan will allow Edgewater Technology Inc., which has divested itself of five divisions since June, to focus on its one remaining division, its e-solutions business in Massachusetts.

Executives Make Stock Trades

With 2000 drawing to a close, executives in Wal-Mart and other Northwest Arkansas companies have made transactions.

Kohl?s Gets Permit for Fayetteville Store

The company will build a 93,872-SF department store at CMN Business Park II.

Oakdale Junior High to Get 10 New Classrooms

Plans are also in store for other schools in Rogers.

Rogers Drugstore to Change Name, Site

USA Drug will build a USA Drug Store four blocks away from its Super D Drugs site on West Walnut Street.

Welborn Homes Building Three Rogers Homes

The houses will be on Creekview Drive and will range from 3,469-2,875 SF.

McDonald?s Coming to North Fayetteville

A building permit valued at $476,120 has been purchased for the restaurant, which will be on East Joyce Boulevard south of the Northwest Arkansas Mall.

Developers Turning to Benton County Towns

Fayetteville may be on the bottom looking up at the development boom enjoyed in Northwest Arkansas.

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal