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A Bull?s Outlook (Jeff Hankins commentary)

The bulls are back in town.

Beta-Rubicon Walks the Walk

Beta-Rubicon Inc, an independent technology assessment firm in Fayetteville, is already growing knowlege-based businesses that have high potential in Arkansas.

Construction to Begin on George Junior High

The Springdale School District on Dec. 3 purchased a building permit valued at $9.59 million to build a new junior high school that is scheduled to be open for the fall semester of 2004.

Bella Vista Slated for Senior Health Center

Community Development Corp. and Northwest Health System are developing a senior health center and outpatient physical/occupational therapy center at the Highlands Crossing Senior Housing Campus in Bella Vista.

Melody?s Sales Slip in Early December

Steve Melody, who owns two gift shops in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall, said on Dec. 11 that his sales for the month were down about 4 percent when compared with the same 11 days of 2001.

$2.3 Million Endowment Fund Established by Jones Family

The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation has a new community trust fund under its wing totaling $2.3 million.

Bank of Fayetteville to Start Check Imaging

On Jan. 6, The Bank of Fayetteville plans to fully implement a new system that scans canceled checks from customers and stores those images on a computer at the bank.

Deduction for Time Off Donations Ends Dec. 31

Unused vacation, personal days and sick days can be converted into a contribution to a favorite charity under a special rule established by the Internal Revenue Service after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Bringing Business to School

Despite its recent arrival locally, the Junior Achievement organization is making an impact on economic and business education in schools throughout Benton and Washington counties.

Tuesday is a Slow Day for Retail Sales

Tuesday is not the best day of the week for retail. Salesmen at the Dillard?s Department Store in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall sold only two suits on Tuesday, Oct. 15. But if it had been a Saturday, they say, it would be a different story.

Banks Handle an Increasing Load

A Monday holiday and weekend business made Oct. 15 a busier one than normal for banks.

EarthCare Spreads Compost Globally

Since it left the University of Arkansas Genesis Technology Incubator in the mid-1990s, EarthCare Technologies Inc. has continued to struggle locally to prove it can compost darn near anything in rapid time.

Mayor Receives Weird Calls and Letters

When Dan Coody became mayor in a town as diverse as Fayetteville, it came as no surprise to him that he would hear from some of its more interesting citizens.

2002: Year of Recession and Resilience

Northwest Arkansas weathered the economic turmoil better than the rest of the nation this year. We’ve critiqued some of the best and worst events that transpired during 2002.

America?s Car-Mart Inc. Reports Earnings Jump

On Dec. 10, America?s Car-Mart Inc. of Bentonville reported a 57 percent jump in earnings from continuing operations in the second quarter, which ended Oct. 31. Higher gross margins and a rise in revenue contributed to the increase.

Tyson Foods Inc. Faces Legal Action

Several poultry companies with operations in Northwest Arkansas have been named in a lawsuit alleging the dust from chicken litter is to blame for some local medical problems, including cancer.

Wal-Mart Sues Puerto Rican Justice Dept.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has filed suit against the Puerto Rican justice department to prevent it from blocking the company?s acquisition of a local supermarket chain.

Mayfair Offers Home D?cor

Since her ?soft opening? in August, Terri Falconer said her shop Mayfair has really taken shape.

Used Luxury at Redline Motorsports

Darren Layman, Jack Kackley and Mark Hayes have brought the cars to the customers, opening Redline Motorsports in downtown Fayetteville.

Two Weathermen Leave NBC 24/51

NBC 24/51, KPOM/KFAA, has recently hired a new meteorologist and is searching for another one.

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

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report