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Be Mindful of the End Game

As a lot of Baby Boomers are retiring, they can set an example of how to successfully exit a business.

California Conversations

Even in Los Angeles, Mark Darr was the subject of conversation between two Arkansans.

State Finance Authority Looking to Invest in Startups

Entrepreneurs are encouraged by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to apply this year for federal dollars issued by the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

Local Clinic Introduces Worlds First Custom-Branded Teledermatology App

A new mobile app created by physicians at Ozark Dermatology Clinic allows patients to send in photos of skin issues and consult with their doctor via the app instead of coming into the office for an appointment.

J.D. Byrider Dealership Opens in Rogers

The leading used car sales and financing franchise has opened its first Northwest Arkansas location at 2328 S. 8th St. in Rogers.

Monument Company Celebrates 100 Years

Emerson Monument, which was founded in 1914, plan to expand this year to a new facility.

Mattingly Named Arkansas Sportscaster of the Year

Bo Mattingly, host of the statewide Sports Talk With Bo radio show, was given the 2013 Arkansas Sportscaster of the Year Award by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association.

BancorpSouth Opens New Fayetteville Location

An official grand opening for the new branch, located at 3390 Futrall Drive, will be Jan. 31.

Discount Giant Builds Beer Portfolio

Dollar General will start selling beer at several Northwest Arkansas locations.

Houston Nutts Old Horse Farm Now Winery

Insurance executives Gene and Cheryl Long are building the wine and wedding paradise on a 16-acre spread on the banks of Sassafras Springs at 6461 Guy Terry Road in northeast Fayetteville.

Springdale Business Leader Stan Bedford Dies in Hospice

Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse, a longtime friend, said Bedford was a tremendous Godly example of what a businessman should be.

David Banks, Ex-LTC Industry Leader, Dies at 76

A memorial service for the former chairman of long-term care giant Beverly Enterprises was held Jan. 4.

Expand Your Team With a Business Banking Partner

A bank should act as a business partner, especially for small business owners.

Idaho Company Acquires Courtyard by Marriott For $13M

Ball Ventures LLC, a privately held real estate investment and development company in Idaho, bought the 114-unit hotel at 3678 N. Mall Ave. in Fayetteville.

Centennials New NWA President Values Personal Connections

Scott Hancock believes the personal bond between the bank and its customers is important, even as online banking and mobile banking tools continue to evolve.

Bank Customers Encouraged To Winterize Accounts

Like many people winterize their cars and homes, Bank of Arkansas customers are being encouraged to prepare their bank accounts for winter storms.

Watkins Star Still Rising At Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Spelman College graduate Latriece Watkins is proud of her success at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., but she is also excited about the next phase in her career.

Clarification

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently purchased from The Bank of Siloam Springs about 2.5 acres of undeveloped land south of the bank building at 1660 Highway 412 for $525,000.

Crunch Time

Local tech company DataRank continues to play in the big leagues.

Tangled Crowd

Tanglewood Branch Beer Co. owner J.T. Wampler took to the Internet to save his business.

$6 billion data center to locate near Little Rock

The Compass Report: Arkansas metro economic growth ranges from resilient to stable

Family, relationships fueled Kirkwood’s long career at AOG, Summit

Waterpark, ACME property, Miss Laura’s on Fort Smith board study session agenda