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Tourism Tax Collections Still Climbing in NWA

In the six-county region of Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties, tourism-tax collections grew 13.8 percent between 2008 and 2012.

Overcooked Restaurant Deal Served on Brandons Full Plate

The recent tax closure of Louies Grill and Bar in Fayetteville shows how the seemingly simple task of serving burgers and fries can devolve into debt and disputes and shed light on other, unrelated dealings.

Its Important To You

Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in Arkansas, and its important to all of us.

Governors Conference on Tourism Coming to Rogers

The event is scheduled March 9-11 at the Embassy Suites and John Q. Hammons Convention Center.

Association Publishes NWA Tourism Guide

The Northwest Arkansas Visitors Guide is being distributed statewide as part of an effort to increase tourism in Washington, Benton, Madison and Carroll counties.

Hospice Elects Four To Board of Directors

Circle of Life recently announced the election of Patricia Hahn, Jerry Moye, Tim Summers and Susan Tonymon to its board of directors.

Winter Weather Spoils Big Game Day for Local Sports Venues

The winter storm that hit Northwest Arkansas on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2, put a big damper on sports bar and restaurant business.

Chick-fil-A Tops Fayetteville Restaurants in FY2013

The Chick-fil-A restaurant on North College Avenue in Fayetteville produced more revenue in fiscal year 2013 than any other restaurant in the city, according to data provided by the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotions Commission.

Pop-Up Store Gains Permanent Spot at Northwest Arkansas Mall

The store, Go! Calendars, Games, Toys & Books, originally a seasonal location in the mall, now will be a permanent fixture.

Clark Partners Realty Group Opens on Fayetteville Square

Local real estate executive Anthony Clark recently opened his own firm at 5 W. Mountain St.

Big Impact for Small Employers

Much of the national media spotlight this fall was focused on policyholders receiving termination letters from insurers due to the Affordable Care Act, but little attention was given to the impact this law will have on small employers in 2014.

Apartment Complex Near UA Sold for $20.2 Million

The Crowne at Razorback apartments was recently purchased by Bridge Partners, a real estate investment company headquartered near San Francisco.

Ex-Advertising Dynamo Makes Switch to Magazine Publisher

Catherine Frederick is owner, publisher and editor-in-chief of Do South magazine.

Media Buzz

Arvest Bank interviews real customers for upcoming television commercials.

Chuy’s Charge

The popular Tex-Mex chain has been overrun with customers since it opened Jan. 14.

Executive Farewell

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Henry Jordan announced his retirement recently, after 28 years with the company.

Bakken Baledge

Groundbreaking on the upscale, 200-unit Promenade Point apartment complex at 4101 W. Huntington Place in Rogers is expected in June.

Gray Tea Leaves

Is there a political future on the horizon for Darin Gray?

The shuffle for No. 2

As Arkansas’ Grand Old Party adjusts itself to being in the majority not only in the state’s Congressional delegation, but also in the state House and state Senate, the rest…

The young-at-heart and voodoo dolls are part of Black Hearts Ball

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art hosted its second annual anti-Valentine’s Day bash, the Black Hearts Ball, Saturday night (Feb. 15), attracting the young and young-at-heart. The 500 guests were…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

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