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New Complaint Podium Opened on Web

We were recently informed about a new Web site being established for Fayetteville residents to voice their displeasure with Mayor Dan Coody.

C.D. Lounge Doors Close

Chung Lin closed C.D. Lounge in early December, and John Dortch was busy cleaning the place up to reopen it when we went to press.

Waschka Launches Media Blitz

Larry Waschka, president of Waschka Capital Investments of Little Rock and Rogers, didn?t waste any time getting started marketing himself in Northwest Arkansas.

Tex-Mex Turmoil Hits Cafe Santa Fe

Flores and franchisees point fingers in Cafe Santa Fe food fight.

Don?t Get ?Frosted?

What does it look like when the company bean counter is eating the beans? Protect your company from embezzlement.

Small Businesses Struggled in 2001

Scarred by an idling economy and an international catastrophe, this year pummeled existing small businesses and stunted many startups.

Assembled Products Maintains Steady Track

Assembled Products Corp. in Rogers has wheeled through 18 successful years of selling electric carts, mobile desks and commercial spray washers.

Going Greek in Fayetteville

Acropolis earned 2.5 stars during a recent business-lunch review.

David to Open in January

Gaylord Willis, owner of Uncle Gaylord?s Mountain Cafe at 315 W. Mountain St. in Fayetteville, plans to open a restaurant named David early next year half a block from his current business.

On the Border Slated for Scottsdale

Brinker International Inc. plans to build an On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in Rogers? Scottsdale Center, said the developer of Scottsdale Center.

Cellar Opens in Rogers

Suzanne Moulton and Judy Gundlach have opened a restaurant called Cellar at Poplar Plaza in the basement of the building that previously housed Rogers? original Plaza Restaurant.

Carbajal Opens Second Bakery

In late October, Rafael Carbajal opened a Carbajal?s Bakery in Rogers? Village on the Creeks shopping center.

Impact Fees Threaten Our ‘American Dream’

Bentonville ordinance requires $5,100 plus permit fees to purchase a new home.

Truck Firm ?Earns It? Old-Fashioned Way

An agent of 4-Way Transportation Inc. of Springdale, JLC Trucking Inc. of Rogers still does much of its logistics work the old-fashioned way ? by hand.

Nabholz Rides Economic Boom of NWA

Nabholz?s Rogers division is enjoying the convenience of local presence.

Scottsdale Gives Rogers an Upscale Alternative

The $50 million Scottsdale Center, ?power center,? nears completion in Rogers.

Case Against Arkansas Western Pushes Forward

A Fayetteville lawyer said his clients could possibly wallop Arkansas Western Gas with a judgment similar to the $109 million verdict that took the wind out of parent-company Southwestern Energy Co. last year.

What Driver Shortage?

J.B. Hunt, USA Truck scale back pay.

Recession Should be Over Soon

Our first reaction to the National Bureau of Economic Research making the official call that the United States is in a recession: Well, duh. Talk about stating the obvious.

There is Room for Optimism (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

News of the day shakes confidence, but there?s room for optimism about next year?s rebound in the Arkansas and national economies.

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

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property