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Did Someone Say Price Gouging? (Editorial)

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, speaking recently in northwest Arkansas, said he saw no evidence of gouging by the oil companies. Many Arkansans would tell him to open his eyes.

High Fuel Costs Could Cut Into Northwest Arkansas Economy

The price of gas is eating into people’s pocketbooks, and that means they are eating out less. Fuel prices in Northwest Arkansas could have an adverse effect on growth in the local economy.

Jones Jet Set To Soar

Flying Investments LLC of Fayetteville is offering an alternative to commercial and charter flights with a fractional ownership program on its Dassault Falcon 20F.

NWABJ Hires Three, Promotes One

Robert Bell, Wende Willbanks and Jason Kaundart all making moves at the Business Journal.

AT&T Secures Bentonville Video

Just because AT&T’s scramble to line up video agreements with Arkansas municipalities has quieted down some in recent months, it didn’t mean they were done pursuing them.

Tyson Launches $70M Advertising Campaign

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale announces a new $70 million advertising campaign called “Thank You.”

Got Your Goat? Get Your Gun!

Another wallhanger from the Madison County Sheriff’s report.

Tom Terminella’s Woes Continue

A homebuilder is named in three foreclosure filings by two banks, and Terminella & Associates loses three agents, including principal broker.

New Hotel Makes Bentonville King of Rooms in Region

Another hotel planned for Bentonville will give the city most hotel rooms in Northwest Arkansas.

NAHBA Goes on Ad Offensive

The Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association drops $80K in advertising to combat negative press.

Mill at West End Developer Starts Real Estate Business

The developer behind The Mill at West End condos is starting a real estate firm

NanoMech Talks to Private Equity About Product Funding

Nanmech of Fayetteville is talking to private equity investors.

Company Buys Prudential Franchise

Northwest Arkansas Real Estate LLC has purchased a Prudential franchise.

Bentonville Plaza Adds Tenants

The Bentonville Plaza adds a few new tenants, including Hanes and Wrigley

The Regions’ Largest Office Equipment Providers

The Business Journal’s list of the region’s largest office furniture and equipment suppliers.

Father Pushes Son on Right Path (John Newman Commentary)

At Presidents Advisory Group, my CEO roundtable, several members are thinking about retiring and whether they should pass the company to their children. I was on the receiving end of such a decision 25 years ago.

Seven Days in May Shake up Arkansas (Editorial)

The last week or two in May saw a year’s worth of major business news: The sale of Acxiom Corp. and Alltel Corp. and speculation on another major deal.

Arkansas Targets Global Economy

The Arkansas World Trade Center is connecting the state to the global economy. The AWTC, a member of the World Trade Centers Association, has a direct link to more than 750,000 businesses worldwide.

Barber Commutes From NYC

Brandon Barber of The Barber Group is in the process of moving to New York City for his son Sloan’s health. Despite the move, Barber said it will actually help him focus on completing more than $500 million worth of existing projects.

Commercial Supply Outpaces Demand

There is an oversupply of commercial real estate in Northwest Arkansas, but industry veterans don’t see a bust on the horizon.

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic