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Concept Medical Staffing Helps Fill Nursing Gap

A staffing service is set to double revenue in 2007.

Area’s Jobless Rate up in May

The northwest Arkansas jobless rate ticks upward in May but is still a point lower than the national average.

Bedford Diversifies Into Sign Business

New signage division has already earned more than 1,000 commercial accounts since its start-up.

Mattingly to Start Sports Talk Show

Former KNWA sports anchor to fill slot created by Chuck Barrett’s move to “Voice of the Razorbacks.”

Times Record Tops Area Sites

Measuring Internet traffic is an uncertain science, but here’s a look at how some area media Web sites stack up against each other.

Massey Owes IRS $625,000 in Taxes

Fayetteville developer Mitchell Massey owes the IRS more than $625,000 in income taxes.

Whitley Dunn to Leave Dixie Real Estate

Dixie Real Estate is losing its principal broker for the second time in two years.

Legacy to Open Loan Production Office in Rogers

Springdale-based Legacy National Bank receives approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to open a loan production office in Rogers.

Caf? Rue Orleans to Open New Location in Bentonville

Fayetteville’s popular New Orleans-style caf? is opening a new location in Bentonville.

Staffmark Helps Daisy Get Workers

Staffmark is expanding in Bentonville and aiding Daisy with its return to Rogers.

Sixth Street Adds Hibbett Sports

Sixth Street retail center adds Hibbett Sports, the chain’s fifth location in Northwest Arkansas.

Foghorn’s to Open Second Location

A Fayetteville wing spot is adding another location in suddenly bustling south part of town.

Company Gets Cash to Develop Oral Cancer Product

A Fayetteville company lands a $150,000 award to develop instrument to detect signs of oral cancer in saliva.

The Region’s Largest Hotels and Event Planners

The lists of the region’s largest hotels and event planners.

iPhone Confessions (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Anyone who reads this column regularly knows about my love for technology, so it should come as no surprise that I took the bait on the summer phenomenon known as the iPhone.

King Group Rules Retail Supply Line

The Kendal King Group is a small but critical company in the retail supply chain.

Television Battle Heats Up

Capital investment and a shift toward Benton and Washington counties continue in the television industry as four broadcasters angle for a share of the $36 million advertising pie.

Zero Mountain Freezes Clients’ Cooler Assets

ort Smith-based Zero Mountain Inc. handles much of the frozen turkey destined for Thanksgiving dinner tables across the country.

Lotto Loco (Editorial)

Some would argue that Arkansas is behind the times by not having a state lottery. Could it be that we’re so far behind that we’re first?

Special Focus Sets E-Maginition Apart

Marketing agency E-magination in Fort Smith focuses on niches and did $2.5 million in revenue last year.

Entergy Arkansas unveils ‘Next Generation’ plan; will seek to extend nuclear licenses

Fort Smith business leader John Taylor has died

Car-Mart completes $161.3 million securities transaction

Officials ask public to be on the lookout for bird flu in flocks