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John George, vice president of Hunt Ventures LLC, climbed a 150-foot crane to deliver the high-elevation photo found in this edition of The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Second Sassy’s?

Popular Fayetteville barbecue restaurant Sassys Red House is eyeing expansion.

Lost License

Longtime Arvest Asset Management executive Jeb Mills lost his broker license recently, possibly in connection with the Dennis Smiley loan fraud scandal.

Rob Brothers Set to Retire Next Year

Rob Brothers joined the Walton Family Foundation in 2009, and during his tenure, helped steward more than $157 million in funding for organizations throughout Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas and Mississippi deltas.

Investors Recruit Fayetteville Startup TiFiber to Fort Smith

TiFiber, a subsidiary company of Fayetteville-based technology venture development firm VIC Technology Venture Development, was founded in 2010 and currently maintains its research lab at the Arkansas Research Technology Park.

Dickson Street Theater Lease Expires Dec. 19

The new owners of the building that houses the Fayetteville venue are still mum about their long-term plans for the 5,000-SF property.

Walmart Reveals Stricter Poultry Safety Standards

Suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Sams Club have until June 2016 to be in compliance with the new guidelines.

Doug Babb Announces Retirement as CEO of Cooper Clinic

The Fort Smith medical group has promoted Curtis Ralston as the new CEO, effective in January.

Arkansans Cautious About Adding New Debt

Caution is reflected in increased savings rate among respondents to the Fall 2014 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.

McMillon: Walmart Will Do Away With Minimum Wage in 2015

Doug McMillon appeared on a segment of CBS This Morning on Wednesday for an interview with Charlie Rose.

Tyson Foods Tells Investors Company is Built For Growth

Tyson Foods leaders emphasized the significance of the companys recent acquisition Wednesday during Tyson Foods’ Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange.

Walmart Announces Senior Management Changes

Judith McKenna has been promoted to chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., and Gisel Ruiz has been appointed executive vice president of Walmarts International People Division.

Voters Repeal Civil Rights Ordinance in Fayetteville

A citywide, anti-discrimination ordinance that was recently passed by the Fayetteville City Council was repealed by voters Tuesday in a special election.

Cat$ and Dog$: Pet Care is a Rising Cost

Pet experts point to the Baby Boomer generation as the transformative force in the pet industry ballooning from $34.4 billion in 2004 to an estimated $58.5 billion this year.

Millennials and Boomers: Who is Mentoring Whom? (OPINION)

The Baby Boomer generation and Millennials need each other, and the mutuality of mentoring offers a powerful dynamic that allows both parties in the relationship to gain fresh insight.

Immigration for Employers: The Latest Step (OPINION)

Under the recent executive action on immigration, employers large and small will continue to process new hires as they have since 1986, but problems could arise if current employees reveal themselves as unauthorized before the action goes into effect.

AG Griffin cuts ribbon on redeveloped new home

Arkansas Department of Agriculture distributes 15,400 tree seedlings statewide this Spring

Walmart uses artificial intelligence in ‘Sparky’ shopping app

EIA: Crude oil prices to fall as global inventories rise