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Banker?s Trip No Big Deal

A ferocious fuss was raised over the Arkansas Bankers Association holding a senior management conference out-of-state. We see nothing wrong with state associations meeting where they please.

Faith and Finances: Working From the Soul

In an effort to bridge the traditional divide between capitalism and Christianity, business people are creating a spiritual movement in corporate America.

The Vineyard Opened in Benton County

Maryanne and Terry Held opened The Vineyard in Bentonville on Aug. 14. The upscale restaurant is at 3200 SW Regency Parkway in a 3,500-SF building that will seat about 100 diners.

Brioso Brazil Provides Unique Dining

Brioso Brazil opened Aug. 6 in the 7,000-SF building at 3607 Magellan Blvd. in Bentonville that previously housed Molly Maguires.

Plaza to Open in Rogers

Kathy Nelson and Robin Riker plan to open The Plaza at the Village in Rogers? Village on the Creeks shopping center by early September.

New York-Style Deli Comes to Fayetteville

Beth Eagles plans to open Reuben Delight, a New York-style deli, by Sept. 1 in Fayetteville?s Fiesta Square shopping center.

The Dickson Street Diner Earns Three Stars

We know that a 24-hour diner located across the street from George?s Majestic Lounge probably wasn?t opened to specifically target business lunchers, but our office employees tend to have a soft-spot for short-order cooking.

The G.O.P. Candidates Vary

The Business Journal outlines the republican congressional candidates.

Landers Buys Nelms Auto Stores

Landers of Little Rock was scheduled to complete its purchase of Nelms Auto Stores of Fayetteville on Aug. 16.

Cricket Targets Executives for Pitching ?Second? Cells

Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc. of San Diego, Calif., hopes to sell its $30 local wireless service to executives with families that need a second cell phone.

Tyson Foods Inc. Continues Buyout Restructuring Process

Restructuring of Tyson Foods Inc. continued as the Springdale company announced more management changes Aug. 15 with the planned acquisition of IBP Inc. near completion.

WRMC Announces Results of Heart-Attack Studies

Five doctors, a registered nurse and a biostatistician collaborated to design and test a pre-hospital heart-attack treatment system for Washington Regional Medical Center.

Fayetteville Bank Names Director, Makes Donation

Fayetteville lawyer Woody Bassett joined the Bank of Fayetteville?s board of directors in early August.

Blessed Be the Tithe That Unbinds Liability

Right financial planning makes members? donations more efficient gifts for everyone.

A Touch of Glass Offers Sparkle

Del and Pat McCall of Springdale recently opened A Touch of Glass to wash windows for their customers.

K & L Home Center Retails Manufactured Homes

During the first year of business, the staff of K & L Homes expects to sell about 60 homes.

Closet Crisis Benefits Cancer Patients

Glenda and Gary Baltrusch opened Closet Crisis to help patients through the financial hardships of cancer.

Wine Column Is Tale of Four Cities

We can?t help reading Robert Neralich?s wine column every Wednesday in the food section of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. We like a man who speaks his mind.

‘Radio Free Europe’ Older Than REM

We like REM as much as anybody, but the term Radio Free Europe didn?t originate with REM?s 1981 single by that name.

Purple Dawgs May Not Be Heard

The only way to hear Fayetteville High School?s football team this season may be from the stands.

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