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Disaster Plans Can Save Small Businesses Hard Knocks (Bottom Line)

A good plan and adequate insurance coverage can save a small business from ruin in case of a disaster.

Region Needs More ?Eureka? Ideas (Jeff Wood Publisher’s Commentary)

Eureka Springs mayor seeks collaboration to increase tourism and trade, maybe the rest of Northwest Arkansas should take a page from her book.

Past Due Values up 140 Percent, ANB Eyed by Feds

ANB Financial received its second letter of enforcement, and past due loan values are mostly up at 22 banks in Northwest Arkansas.

A Better Way to Scholarships (Editorial)

Lt. Gov. Bill Halter?s proposal to amend the state Constitution to create a state lottery for the purpose of providing college scholarships is picking up steam, naturally.

‘Practice-What-You-Teach? Leadership Inspires Teams (Human Factor)

Through consistent hard work, long hours some have climbed the career ladder with little (if any) training in how to be an effective leader.

Doughertys Named Naturals? Doctors

Drs. John and Chris Dougherty of The Agility Center in Bentonville have been named the official team doctors of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Clear Channel Takes Top Three

San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications’ KEZA-FM, “Magic” 107.9 took back its No. 3 slot in the market according to the recently released Arbitron fall 2007 ratings.

Sierra Club Honors ‘Green? Sam’s Club

In what has to be some kind of first, the Sierra Club has given a positive recognition to a Sam?s Club.

Berman Opens Outdoor Retailer

Northwest Arkansas outdoor fanatics have a new venue for boats, all-terrain vehicles and outdoor accessories.

SSD Takes ARTS Award

Signed Sealed Delivered of Rogers captured the ?Oscar? of its industry Jan. 19 with an ARTS award.

State Park Set For April Opening

Lake Fort Smith State Park is slated to reopen in April, if all goes well, said park superintendent Ron Gossage.

Fort Smith Director Named to Task Force

Gary Campbell was recently named to the state?s Task Force for the 21st Century, an organization dedicated to raising income levels in the state.

NorthStar Breaks Ground on LEED Building in Timberlake

NorthStar Partnering Group LLC and WaterSide Development LLC have begun construction on a 19,000-SF LEED certified office building, estimated to be valued at $4.5 million upon completion, in Fayetteville.

Indian Furniture Maker Opens Warehouse in Bentonville

A retailer based in Bentonville has attracted the largest furniture manufacturer in India to open a distribution hub in Northwest Arkansas.

Barber Win Judge?s Favor

Beleaguered developer Brandon Barber received some good legal news for a change on Feb. 5.

UA?s FOI Gets Fixed

We let you in on a little sparring between us and the University of Arkansas about some documents related to the potential purchase of Fayetteville High School that should have been turned over to us through a Freedom of Information Act.

Jason?s Deli Destined for Fayetteville

After months of looking and planning, Jason?s Deli franchisee Bourke Harvey has signed the dotted line to bring the national soup and salad eatery to Northwest Arkansas.

Poultry Fed Heads to Rogers

The Rogers Convention and Visitors Bureau successfully convinced The Poultry Federation to move its annual Poultry Festival from Hot Springs to Rogers.

Trestle Grows its Tree

A Springdale company has signed on to lease the original Proctor & Gamble building on Millsap Road in Fayetteville.

Arvest Makes Mortgage Message

Everyone is looking for real estate market indicators ? good or bad ? so they can adjust their plans for 2008 and 2009. Arvest was showing good numbers in January.

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal