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Raymond Raphael Moves to Legacy Capital

Legacy, one of the largest corporate benefits firms in Arkansas lured Raymond Raphael away from Benetec Inc. of Arkansas where he was a top producer in Rogers.

Joe Mills Moves from Simmons Bank

Joe Mills has resigned from his position as president and CEO of Simmons First Bank of Northwest Arkansas.

Crafton Tull to Merge with I.C.E.

Crafton Tull & Associates of Rogers has a letter of intent signed to merge with I.C.E. of Little Rock.

Virtual Incubation Helps Nanomech Win SBIR

Virtual Incubation Corp. in Fayetteville has helped more companies get working capital through Small Business Innovation Research program grants.

Nanomech?s Edge is Cutting

One of the applications of Nanomech?s technology involves special coatings for cutting tools used for machining.

Pending Contract for WayLink

WayLink Systems Corp., may have an contract Fayetteville to evaluate streets via its high-tech Digital Highway Data Vehicle.

New Creature Gets National Coverage

Bentonville?s New Creature packaging company was profiled in a cover article by Kassandra Kania in the February issue of Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News.

NBC 24/51 Lays Off Six in Fort Smith Newsroom

Nexstar Broadcasting Group of Irving, Texas, laid off six of the 40 employees at NBC 24/51?s newsroom in Fort Smith

D-G Testimonials Lack Verve (Outtakes Opinion)

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette testimonials are underwhelming.

Morning News: I?ll Take a Bible and Box of Bullets (Outtakes Opinion)

Coupons offer everything from Cokes to Bibles to bullets.

Bentonville Permits Available Online

The Bentonville building activity report can now be accessed on the Internet.

Regions Spreads Wings in Washington County

Regions Bank, the state?s largest with deposits of $4.065 billion, will open its sixth branch in Northwest Arkansas in March.

Law Firm Pledges Community Service Time

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates and Woodyard PLLC is celebrating its 50th anniversary by giving back to the community.

Arkansas National Gives to Rebuild

Arkansas National Bank of Bentonville donated $50,000 to Rebuilding Together of Northwest Arkansas on March 11.

Mobile Graphics Promote Business

Eye-catching vehicle graphics can generate more than 600 impressions for each mile the vehicle is driven, according to information provided by Fastsigns, a sign and graphics company with franchises nationwide.

Baum Boxes Bring More UA Revenue

Tom Dorre, associate athletic director at the University of Arkansas, says this year?s $1.35 million addition of 10 new skyboxes at Baum Stadium has been a wise investment.

Oscar?s Slated for June Opening

Dennis Day of Memphis is spending $500,000 to renovate a building in Rogers and plans to open his first Oscar?s Steak House there in June.

Sales Taxes Top 11 Percent

Fayetteville?s sales taxes are second highest in the state.

Alligator Ray?s Oyster Bar A 4-star Experience (Business Lunch)

Alligator Ray’s offers great food in a comfortable atmosphere.

Poultry Farms Bring Home Bacon

A Mena real estate agent creates a niche business by selling and brokering poultry farm deals in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri.

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report