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Playback Fills Concert Niche

Fayetteville-based digital audio engineer Clayton Janes wants to quadruple the number of concerts his company he “programs.”

House Bill Would Close Wal-Mart Bank Loophole

A bipartisan bill aimed at closing a loophole that allows retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to own industrial loan companies is introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Crossland Buys Anders Land (Real Deals)

Crossland Holding Co. and Rescue Heroes of Rogers purchases 4.64 acres in Springdale from The Anders Family Ltd. Partnership for $3.5 million, and Fayetteville’s Twin Falls Development sells lots in the Twin Falls Subdivision addition to four different gr

Rockfish Merger Nets Clients

Rockfish Interactive has tripled in size since it was spawned early this year by a merger of Fort Smith’s McIntosh Group and Fayetteville’s Rockfish Studio.

Fort Smith Bakery to Close Facility

The Flowers Bakery plant in downtown Fort Smith will close in mid-August.

Flanders Industries Announces Closing

Flanders Industries was the second Fort Smith manufacturer in June to announce a plant closing.

Fort Smith Airport Numbers Keep Slipping

The Fort Smith Regional Airport see a 6.3 percent drop in passengers for the first six months of 2006 compared to the same time last year.

Kruse Comes to Highfill

A group based out of Elm Springs teams with Kruse International of Auburn, Ind. The two companies purchased 120 acres of land near Highfill for an auto auction.

Lewis & Clark Travels to Little Rock

We hear Lewis & Clark Outfitters, the Springdale-based outdoors retailer, is planning to open a store in Little Rock’s Midtowne shopping center at the corner of Markham and University streets.

Peaks Reaches Peak?

Real estate agents begin offering the condos at the Peaks in Rogers for executive leasing, not just selling.

First Arkansas Valley Makes River Valley Move

First Arkansas Valley Bank of Russellville applies with the Arkansas State Bank Department to open a location in Van Buren.

Interview Alludes to Tyson Threat

Jerry Vlasak seemed to be referring to Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale when he told Ed Bradley on CBS’ “60 Minutes” that violence might be necessary to stop people from slaughtering chickens.

’22 Straight’ For Sale at Wal-Mart

Hannover House of Fayetteville works out a deal with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to stock the DVD “22 Straight: The Story of the Greatest Run in Razorback Football History” at its stores within 100 miles of Fayetteville.

The Region’s Largest Radio Stations

Clear Channel’s KKIX tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest radio stations.

The Region’s Largest Newspapers

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest newspapers.

The Regions’ Largest Employers

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest employers.

ANB Financial Purchases Two United Bank Mortgage Offices

ANB Financial N.A.’s purchase of two mortgage processing offices from United Bank of Springdale could add at least 20 percent to ANB’s mortgage business.

Customers Don’t Always Keep You in Mind (Jim Karrh Commentary)

Whether you’re building a loyalty or frequent-buyer program, setting up an online community, or otherwise trying to really engage customers, you have to take a hard look at the relevance of your company to customers.

Dickson Street Re-Tux: Six-Story, $7 Million Building to Replace Mr. Tux

Rogers architect Collins Haynes and two silent partners bought the 3,142-SF building that houses Mr. Tux in Fayetteville and could turn it into a six-story, $7-million mixed-used development.

HR Outsourcing Eases Company Admin Roles

Human resource outsourcing can save companies money by taking of administrative duties and provide expertise to those with little knowledge in the field.

The Compass Report: Arkansas metro economic growth ranges from resilient to stable

Family, relationships fueled Kirkwood’s long career at AOG, Summit

Waterpark, ACME property, Miss Laura’s on Fort Smith board study session agenda

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: More consent decree work completed, Arvest Foundation 2025 grant tally