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Arvest Opens Oklahoma LPO

Arvest Bank Group Inc. opened a loan production office in Stillwater, Okla., on Sept. 13.

Companies Count on Continuing Ed

The University of Arkansas and NorthWest Arkansas Community College offer professional training designed to meet the needs of the region’s diverse economy.

Brooks Named ?Woman to Watch?

Mary Beth Brooks, president and CEO of The Bank of Fayetteville has been named one of the ?Top 25 Women to Watch? by U.S. Banker magazine.

Hendrix, Citadel Combining Forces

Two Northwest Arkansas real estate companies, Hendrix & Associates Real Estate and Citadel Real Estate Group, recently joined forces and are now operating as Hendrix & Associates.

FHS Options Limited Without Official Offer

The University of Arkansas doesn’t plan to make an offer on Fayetteville High School any time soon, and that has led the school district to go forward with expansion plans at the current site.

Streetsmart Cautiously Optimistic on Market

Despite an overall slowdown in the Northwest Arkansas commercial and residential real estate markets, the outlook for the area economy continued to be positive during the inaugural Streetsmart Coffee Hour, hosted by the Streetsmart Data Services Inc. of F

American Airlines Receives Incentives

The board of directors of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority approved a recommended incentive package for American Eagle Airlines as part of its maintenance operation expansion at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

Blaze?n Burrito?s Revenue Sizzling

Business at Fort Smith-based Blaze?n Burrito has been hot since the restaurant opened in September 2005. Revenue doubled from $300,000 in 2005 to $600,000 last year, said owner John Moates.

The Region’s Largest Public, Private Schools and Colleges, Universities

The lists of the region’s largest public and private schools, as well as the region’s largest colleges and universities.

Graham Launches New Mobile Stage

Bands, politicians or actors needing a portable, affordable high-tech soap box can check out the new Stage Toter, the most recent product designed by Mike Graham, creator of the Spa Toter.

Adventure Racing Hones Exec Skills

Area professionals enjoy the thrill of getting lost in the woods and using their business sense to beat the competition in adventure races.

UA Athletics Skittish About Skyboxes, Naturals

The UA Athletic Department generates $3.7 million in revenue from luxury suites and would not release the names of suite-holders at Baum Stadium, saying to do so would put them at a competitive disadvantage for pursuing skybox revenue.

Wayne’s Wicked Shoots for Stores

Hunting products made by Tontitown native set for October retail release target tactical needs and safety for outdoorsmen.

Brothers Revolutionize Sports Medicine, Rehab

Drs. John and Chris Dougherty have brought cutting edge sports medicine and physical therapy to Northwest Arkansas at The Agility Center in Bentonville.

Overfield Truck Poised To Climb Steep Market

Joe Partain and Will Harvey of Fayetteville plan to start manufacturing their larger-sized utility vehicle, the Overfield, in November.

Executives Escape For Racecar Runs

Several area professionals, including Jeff Gaddy of Gaddy Investment Co., like to unwind at speeds of 120 mph at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Hallett, Okla.

Rogers Artisan Crafts Award-Winning Mounts

Karen Gerhardt has become one of the nation?s top taxidermists, despite not fitting into the industry?s tradition mold.

Birds, BBQ Combo for Champion Duck Caller

Trey Crawford has gone from world champion duck calling to world champion barbeque at Whole Hog Caf

Aden Inspired to Lead with Purpose (commentary by Jeffrey Wood)

John Aden inspires with a core message of living and leading with purpose, accountability and transparency.

America?s Uninsured Dilemma (Commentary)

The number of uninsured Americans continues to rise. Last year, according to the latest Census Bureau data, some 47 million Americans had no health insurance, an increase of 2.2 million from the previous year.

State gets $209 million for rural health under OBBBA

NEA Business Notes: A-State confers 2,335 degrees during fall commencement

Arkansas job openings, new hires down in October

November report shows a dip in Fort Smith sales tax revenue