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Clinic Collaboration

Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield is negotiating a deal to lease space for a new primary care clinic in Lowell, and Washington Regional Medical Center might operate it.

Sudden Departure

Did you know Rogers top tourism official has resigned?

Company Man of Almost Four Decades, Roy Slagle Retires From ABF Freight

Slagles replacement as president and CEO is Tim Thorne, formerly vice president of linehaul operations.

Legacy Capital Group Merges With RJC Planning

The Little Rock-based wealth management and corporate benefits firm announced the merger with RJC Planning Group Inc. of Fort Smith on Oct. 14.

Arkansas Alums Launch International Philanthropy Initiative

Donna and Mack McLarty have formally announced the launch of the Global Fellows Program, open to college and graduate students at the University of Arkansas and the William J. Clinton School of Public Service.

Arkansas & Missouri Excursion Train Again Bound for Van Buren

The scenic train excursions operated by the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad are set to resume Thursday morning at 8:30.

Movista Broadens Reach by Partnering With Verizon

The Bentonville-based company announced a partnership Thursday with Verizon, the nations largest wireless company.

Residential Housing Market Continues Steady Growth

The 35th edition of Arvest Bank’s Skyline Report for Benton and Washington counties was released Thursday, with continued evidence of steady, incremental growth in the residential real estate market.

Fayetteville Readies for Vote on Non-Discrimination Ordinance

The city law that has Fayetteville on fire goes up for vote on Dec. 9 and, until that time, the ordinance, a beacon of hope for some and a source of handwringing for others, promises to stir the heart of the regions largest and most progressive city.

CCIM: Raising the Bar of Excellence (COMMENTARY)

Certified Commercial Investment Members are experts in their field who provide an invaluable resource for commercial real estate owners, investors and users.

Decide Now to Save and Invest for the Long Haul (COMMENTARY)

Investors should think of the long-term reward, rather than the short-term risk, when it comes to saving, because the time for could have and should have might be right now.

End of Trail Construction Brings A New Beginning for Springdale

As construction wraps up on the Razorback Greenway, Springdale continues to see interest from investors eager to participate in the micro-economy the trail, at least in part, is expected to support.

Mercys Freestanding Emergency Department a First for Region

The stand-alone Mercy Bella Vista emergency department began serving patients Oct. 1.

Collective Bias Study: Socially Engaged Facebook Fans Spend More on Groceries

The shopper social media firm headquartered in Rogers found Facebook fans of retailers spend 50 percent more than non-Facebook fans over time.

First National Title Co. Acquires Faulkner County Title

Little Rock-based First National Title Co. announced the acquisition, the price on which was not disclosed, Oct. 7.

Lighting Retailer Likes Demographics; Move to Springdale Expected this Winter

Lighting IQ will open its 5,500-SF location in the Ozark Center Point Shopping Center this December.

Attorney Addition

Local attorney Michael Johnson, who was commissioner of the Arkansas Securities Department from 2001 to 2007, recently joined Fayetteville law form Smith Hurst PLC.

New Mathews

Grady Mathews is leaving Newmark Grubb Arkansas and will no longer be the real estate agent handling Bentonville Plaza.

Hicks Hire

Great Southern Bank scored a nice hire recently by naming Matt Hicks its new market manager for Northwest Arkansas.

Apple Pay Potential

Arvest Bank has the ball rolling on Apple’s brand new mobile payment system.

The Supply Side: Survey suggests consumers likely to overspend this holiday season

Collier & Associates launches agent matcher

Donors give $775,000 to University of Arkansas scholarship

Carnall, Spradling elementary schools in Fort Smith recommended for closure