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Primaries Hold No Surprises (Commentary)

Analyzing results of the May 21 primary elections is fairly simple because surprises were few.

Economy Is Another River Victim (Editorial)

Weeks later, it?s still hard to grasp the tragedy that happened on the Interstate 40 bridge over the Arkansas River at Webbers Falls, Okla., during the Memorial Day weekend.

Candlelight Place Under Construction

Candlelight Place LLC of Fort Smith topped the list of recent real estate deals on May 7 by securing a $2.7 million loan from First Security Bank in Fayetteville.

Chaos Ensues for ?Vendorville?

Chaos Designs LLC, a graphic design firm in Bentonville?s Beau Terre office complex, has tripled its vendor sales preparation business from last year.

Pixelbenders Hits Web, Readies Online Emporium

Pixelbenders LLC, a multimedia graphics, Web and illustration design firm in Rogers, debuted its own Web site on May 25.

DesignWorks Moves to Village on the Creeks

DesignWorks, a Web design and computer consulting firm in Rogers, recently moved from Flamingo Street to The Simmons Building at 2003 Horsebarn Road at Village on the Creeks.

Realtors Needed Discreet, Promotional Web Site

Combining effective marketing with client confidentiality was the challenge facing the Shearin Hathaway Group when it decided to establish an Internet presence.

In the Heath of the Moment

Shortly after her husband, Stan, was named head basketball coach at the UA, Ramona Webb Heath was involved in a somewhat heated exchange with security personnel at local airport.

Here Come da Judges

For the first time in its 166-history, the Arkansas Supreme Court will convene outside its stately home in Little Rock.

Cities Vie to be Venture Venues

Fayetteville is not the only city that has thrown its hat into the ring to host next year?s Arkansas Venture Capital Forum.

Mischievous Meters May Lie

We thought somebody must have changed the parking meter law while we weren?t looking.

Incubator Board Broadens

The UA?s Genesis Technology Incubator has added two new members to its advisory board to bring the total members to 26.

Agracat Changes its Spots

Pixelbenders LLC of Rogers landed the deal to produce a 30-second TV commercial for Agracat Inc. of Farmington, the North American headquarters for the Chinese tractor manufacturer.

Businesses Battle Bulge

Superior Industries International Inc. and Danaher Tool Group have made noises about expanding their Fayetteville plants due to continued growth.

Tyson Considers Corporate Expansion

Springdale officials were hoping Tyson might provide just what Emma Avenue needs by expanding its corporate offices into an existing building downtown.

LifeSource Feeds Hope

Community action center could spark city revitalization.

Fifth Amendment Needs Clarification

Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams explains that cities must regulate development and prepare for future growth. Developers understand, but they argue they should be justly compensated.

Developers: Ease up on Easements

Developers claim cities are taking property without compensation.

ThompsonMurray Continues Growth During Tough Times

As the economy slows down, one area advertising agency continues to grow. ThompsonMurray has grown from 18 employees three years ago to 103 as of late May.

Endure the Market Dip (Guest Commentary)

If you are tempted to abandon your strategy during this volatility, here are a few points to consider.

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal