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Tech career night

The AEDC, state Employment Security Division, Arkansas Army National Guard and several leading high-tech companies are hosts for “Technology Career Night” from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at…

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John Q. Hammons Hotels

Hotelier John Q. Hammons will build five new full-service upscale hotels this year. Construction of the 255-suite Embassy Suites Lincoln in Nebraska is already under way. Also planned are a…

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ADHE Cuts UA Request

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education will recommend that the 82nd Arkansas General Assembly fund $19.8 million for projects on the University of Arkansas’ Fayetteville campus between July 1, 1999,…

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Grocers fight for food niche

Although three family owned supermarkets in Northwest Arkansas have closed or sold to chains in the past year, area grocers say there’s still room for independent stores in a profession…

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Phillips masters graphics

When Phillips Litho sold last year to Master Graphics Inc., each of the 120 employees at the Springdale printing company received stock options. That wasn’t part of the deal that…

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Kisor’s Grill & Bakery

We found Kisor’s Grill & Bakery packed during one recent noontime visit — a not-uncommon situation for new restaurants. But, assuming Kisor’s food remains as good as it was during…

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UA farms out food service

On Jan. 1, 1998, the University of Arkansas hired Chartwells Inc. to run the Fayetteville campus’ $7.5 million annual food service operation. Chartwells is part of Compass International, the largest…

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Supermarket closes

Barry Cooksey, owner of Barry’s IGA at 1408 S.W. “A” St. in Bentonville, plans to close the store this month after operating it since 1985. Cooksey says a grocery store…

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Tyson all ears

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale has not officially placed its pork and seafood divisions on the sale block, but the company is exploring the option of divesting itself of everything…

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Donrey shakeup

You may have heard about the top-management changes at Donrey Media Group in Fort Smith. Three of the top executives on the newspaper side announced they were retiring while another…

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Size does matter

Work on Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s latest distribution center has barely begun and already the new facility has been supersized. It was originally supposed to be a 600,000-SF structure, but recently…

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Sooner or Slater

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater flew into Fayetteville’s Drake Field for the Jan. 8 dedication of U.S. Interstate 540 instead of using the new Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in…