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Paygo (Commentary by Jeff Wood)

Obama wants Congress to pass a new “pay-as-you-go” plan – requiring Congress to pay for any new programs either by raising taxes or by cutting the budget in other places.

Wal-Mart Opens a Refreshed Neighborhood Market

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opened a 36,000 SF Neighborhood Market store near the upscale Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers June 24.

Zortees Gives Design Power to the People

At Zortees, located in Forest Park Plaza at the intersection of Wedington and Garland avenues, designs are generated on a computer, then transferred to fabric via a digital printer. Once a design is complete, the image can be transferred onto a T-shirt re

CPA Numbers Climb Despite Consolidation

There’s been subtraction going on at accounting firms in Northwest Arkansas for the last year.

Web Site Calculates Entrepreneurial Odds

An online calculator developed by Fayetteville-based EquityNet LLC will give would-be entrepreneurs a glimpse at their odds and offer up food for thought.

Office Supply Dealers Hustling

Office furniture and equipment dealers say business has slowed in Northwest Arkansas.

J.J.’s Grill n’ Chill Coming to Fayetteville

A popular Rogers eatery will soon expand into Fayetteville. J.J.’s Grill n’ Chill, which opened on Walnut Street in Rogers in December, will open a location on Wedington Drive in September.

Cloud Computing Not Just Techie Pie in Sky (Commentary)

There is more value in renting than buying when it comes to hardware and software for many businesses.

Commercial Agents Say Rates for Retail Footage in NWA Down, Listings Up

A significant shift in available retail space has taken place in Northwest Arkansas in recent years.

Restaurateurs Gamble On Available Space

lenty of winners and losers have emerged in thriving restaurant industry.

CCIM ‘Fraternity’ Grows in Northwest Arkansas

Working together has become a profitable endeavor for local CCIMs.

Toter Teams With Lucas Oil

Springdale manufacturer opens new facilty, teams with Lucas Oil.

BOZ, Priority Ranked High for Equity Return

Study deems Bank of Ozarks second-best performer in the country.

UA Team Turns Tears into Cash

University of Arkansas business students won a total of $85,000 in a handful of recent competitions.

KKEG-FM Dials Up, ‘Ticket’ Set for Air

“The Keg” radio station gets moved to make room for new sports-formatted programming.

Survey Reveals Job and Cost Cuts

Job cuts go down, but benefit changes spike, on a nationwide level.

Lease Guide Lists 2.1 M in Available SF

Number of individual spaces available for commercial lease in Northwest Arkansas tops 200.

Bentonville Wal-Mart Store to Get Full Remodel (Real Deals)

Bentonville Wal-Mart property will remain open during remodel.

Dirt is Depressed, But it Ain’t Dead (Opinion)

With more grounded valuations in place, now might be a good time for commercial buyers with good instincts and capital.

American Automakers Should Renew Commitment to Quality (Opinion)

Restructured auto companies need to reinvent themselves to win back consumers.