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Throwback Theory

CJRW is not the first business to bring in key players from its heyday in order to revamp itself.

Half-Million Milestone Holds Promise for NWA

The Northwest Arkansas Council estimates the region hit the 500,000 population mark May 28, symbolizing a graduation from up-and-coming boomtown to an established region with enough jobs, infrastructure and amenities to support growth for years to come.

Whats Your Business Worth? (OPINION)

A business valuation is something that many owners think of as unnecessary unless and until the time comes to sell, but a valuation can be a useful tool for both short- and long-term planning.

Managed Services: Proven Success for Business and IT

With an ever-growing reliance on technology and the need for access 24/7, 365 days a year, an increasing number of businesses are turning to managed services to meet their IT needs.

$3.76M Mortgage Paves Way for Parkway Development

PH Retail I LLC, a Hunt Ventures holding, recently picked up a construction mortgage for an undeveloped property at the northeast corner of the roundabout on Pauline Whitaker Parkway in Rogers.

Having Survived Economic Downturn, Baker Is Thankful

It took Houndstooth Clothing Co. owner and founder Michael Baker some time to bounce back from the Great Recession, but now sales are better than ever.

Scientists Looking To Build Hub

Bio+Nano+Arkansas members want to promote state tax incentives and other subsidies that make it possible for science-based companies to get off the ground and in the market.

Springdale Brewery Touts Sales, Distribution in South Dakota and Tennessee

Core Brewing and Distilling Co. announced June 9 that sales have grown by 1,000 percent since last year.

Springdale Chamber Launches Ignite Springdale to Increase Jobs, Pride

The three-year campaign aims to create more than 3,700 jobs.

New TV Show to Spotlight Agriculture in Arkansas

Agri Arkansas will debut Sunday, July 27, on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.

Homegrown Firm Celebrates Silver

Basset Mix & Associates celebrated its 25-year anniversary June 13 with a luncheon and open house at its remodeled office at 3263 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.

Arena Sale in Works?

One of our real estate hawks reports that the 130,000-SF All Star Sports Arena at 1906 Cambridge St. in Springdale is under contract.

Conversion Complete

Springdale-based United Bank has received approval for its conversion to a state-chartered, Fed member bank.

Medicine Man

A local recruiter aims to bring more medical professionals to the area.

Executive Exit

We heard recently of a shakeup earlier this month at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. involving a member of its management team.

NWA Business Leader Edwin G. Bradberry Dies at 82

Bradberry was a noted philanthropist and was a charter member of both the Northwest Arkansas Council and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority.