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Benton County Record News Flash

The Benton County Daily Record posted a breaking news item on its Web site on Feb. 19 that had us shaking our heads in wonder.

Wal-Mart Lands on Fast Company List

In case you missed it, Wal-Mart Stores was named one of Fast Company magazine’s 50 most innovative companies.

Pink Slip Party Planned

The recent phenomenon of Pink Slip Parties has moved from Wall Street to Walnut Street.

Bentonville Bar Bid

A Bentonville bar man is looking for a way out of the business and all cash offers will be considered. D?j? Vu Nightclub and Bar is listed for sale on Bizquest.com for $75,000.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 15 Young Pros on the Fast Track

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal presents the very first class of Fast 15 honorees.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Spencer Baird

A native of Morristown, N. J., Spencer Baird spent most of his formative years in Lynchburg, Va. When it was time for college, Baird struck out for Virginia Wesleyan College mostly so he could play basketball, with the school’s Division III team.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Bo Bittle

Bo Bittle has directly helped grow Signature Bank’s loan portfolio by $85 million.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Kristen Grace Boozman

Kristen Boozman started her own real estate company after working in the business for four years.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Alan W. Cole

As a young man working in his family’s clothing store, Alan Cole watched the way his father interacted with customers.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Allen Dark

Allen Dark has always had a sweet tooth, so perhaps it was only natural he ended up working for the world’s most famous chocolate company.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Rashad Delph

Rashad Delph has been promoted three times since starting his career as a recruiter at Tyson Foods in 2005.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: David Echegoyen

David Echegoyen headed up the Wal-Mart Stores electronics account, which led to the the department’s new look and layout.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Allison Glahn Hardin

While developing new rail clients for BNSF, Allison Glahn Hardin hit her annual revenue goal in the first nine months of 2008.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2009 Fast 15: Sarah E. Lewis

Sarah Lewis has mastered the art of time management. As a Ph.D. candidate in environmental dynamics, much of her time is spent on the University of Arkansas campus, where she works as a graduate assistant for the Applied Sustainability Center.