Author: Talk Business & Politics

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Wheel Deal

Discount Tire has entered into a ground lease agreement to open a store at 3875 N. Shiloh Drive in the former Dixie Caf location.

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Bon Apptit

La Madeleine Country French Caf is planning to open five restaurants in central and Northwest Arkansas.

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Tax-letic Club

Whispers was surprised to find out that a $37,414 IRS tax lien had been filed against Stegen Athletic Club LLC, which operates the Fayetteville Athletic Club.

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Fast 15: Ana Claudia Aguayo

Ana Claudia Aguayo arrived in Northwest Arkansas with her family in 1997 as an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. She was 8 years old, and didn’t speak one word of English….

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Fast 15: David Baker

“There’s a lot you can learn from working hard.” That is David Baker’s advice to younger people eager to dive into entrepreneurship. “There’s nothing wrong with paying your dues,” he…

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Fast 15: Molly Blakeman

Molly Blakeman believes in going the extra mile. “I like to get things done and get them done right,” she said. The Paragould native plays an active role in managing…

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Fast 15: Mervin Jebaraj

Mervin Jebaraj might have grown up in Dubai, but he’s a card carrying member of the American Outlaws. That’s the name of the ardent fan base for U.S. soccer, and…

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Fast 15: Andrew Brewer

Andrew Brewer went to the University of Arkansas for a degree in industrial engineering, and he got it in 2011. But that wasn’t enough. The Fayetteville native also taught himself…

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Fast 15: Devin O’Dea

“Lead with your heart, and your feet will follow.” That is the philosophy by which Devin O’Dea lives his life. Three years ago, he decided to forgo medical school, to…

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Fast 15: Matt Hoffman

Like most children, Matt Hoffman did his share of coloring. Only his coloring books were different than most. “My parents were always involved in the building industry, and there were…