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Nabholz Construction Co. Nurtures CM Relationships

?Construction management? became a local buzz phrase in 2004, but Nabholz Construction Co. has been teaching public schools how that approach can save them money for a decade.

Oakridge Takes Parent?s Name

Flintco Inc. has had an office in the Northwest Arkansas market since 1992. But until recently, it was known as Oakridge Builders Inc., a subsidiary of The Flintco Cos. of Tulsa.

Ordinance Changes Save Up-Front Cash

Developers could soon see changes to the Fayetteville Planned Zoning District Ordinance that might just save some money.

Fennel Adds Partners

Joe Fennel has added two partners to his two-story, 13,000-SF Bordino?s project on Fayetteville?s Dickson Street.

Stooges Closes Mall Restaurant

In mid-January, Ronnie and Robin Wheat closed Stooges, a make-your-own burrito eatery, in the food court of Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall.

Cottage Caf? Gets Three Stars (Business Lunch)

Cottage Caf? is a must-stop for visitors to Van Buren, whether they?re calling on clients in the Arkansas River Valley or riding the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad to take in fall foliage.

Business Forecast: Good, Looking Better

Panelists at the 11th annual Business Forecast lunch agreed the economy is fine for the current business cycle. In Benton and Washington counties, the pundits said, it?s better than fine.

Fort Smith Chamber Raises $4.1 Million

The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce said it raised $4.1 million for its regional economic development campaign.

AWG Walkers Have a Heart

Like many established companies, Arkansas Western Gas Co. faces an aging work force.

Jones Center Develops Council

The Jones Center Development Council, a new fundraising effort for the Jones Center for Families in Springdale, held its first meeting and officially kicked off its first initiative on Feb. 4.

Welsco Inc. Buys Ozark

Welsco Inc. of North Little Rock recently announced it had purchased the assets of Ozark Welding and Industrial Supply Inc. The company has 14 other branches scattered across the state.

Andrew Young, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and mayor of Atlanta, kicked off Black History Month celebrations at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. by speaking at the company?s Saturday morning meeting on Feb. 5 in Bentonville.

First National Makes Move

Coming home is great, but David M. Harrison said it?s been especially nice for him because of the team he?s pulled together to form First National Title Co. and the estimated $80 million in title work it contracted the first month in business.