by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Under-40 Honorees Fare Well
Five years later, 1997 40-Under-40s still enjoy their ride.
Northwest Arkansas
Nominate for our Best in Class Awards
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Cell Phone Dead Zones Can Become Deal Killers
Fayetteville?s terrain blamed for numerous cell phone dead zones.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Global Expansion: A Risky Business
The anit-globalization movement in Europe has terrorized McDonald?s and protested Starbucks. Now, Wal-Mart is looking to expand in Europe. Will the world?s largest retailer be next?
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Globalization Uses Existing Structures
Wal-Mart eases into new markets by minimizing landscape and structural changes.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Be Glad for Thy Neighbor
Separatists in Northwest Arkansas ? those local-pride purveyors who would have us succeed and found a new state buoyed by the economic might of freight, chicken quarters and discounted scented candles ? were miffed by Jonesboro?s recent good fortune.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Shorty Small?s Renovates Kisor?s Building
Shorty Small?s, a chain of American grill restaurants, plans to open its eighth location Sept. 11 in the building that previously housed Kisor?s Grill & Bakery at 3722 Front St. in Fayetteville.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Harrison Men Open No-Name Club
Two of the youngest bar owners in the state have opened The No-Name Club at 9 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville, in a building that previously housed a club named Radar.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Margaritas Opens, Bentonville Spot Sought
In May, Militon Montes opened Las Margaritas, a Mexican restaurant, at 2313 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Chili?s Desserts Take the Cake
Normally, we?re inclined to bad-mouth the chains, but we had to admit: Chili?s serves a mighty fine lunch.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Landing Nestl? Sweet for Arkansas
Nestl??s decision to build a major food processing plant in Jonesboro was refreshing news on an oppressive summer day in Arkansas.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Alltel Could Be Bracing for Growth
In recent years, analysts who follow Alltel have been convinced the company would unload the information services unit and use the cash to buy more communications properties. It hasn?t happened.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Layoffs Sensible
Wal-Mart?s decision to lay off 100 people and eliminate some 300 vacant positions at its Bentonville headquarters is newsworthy, but it?s not overly significant.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Robert Half Examines Accounting Opportunities
A recent survey of chief financial officers conducted by Robert Half International Inc. urged soon-to-be business graduates to take note of four of the hottest specialties in accounting.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Westark to Become UA at Fort Smith
On July 17, voters in Sebastian County approved a proposal to allow Westark College of Fort Smith to become part of the University of Arkansas system.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Jones Center Honors Tyson Foundation
The Harvey and Bernice Jones Center for Families honored the Tyson Foundation recently for its contributions, including a $1 million pledge in 1998.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
NWACC Foundation Has Record Performance
NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation had its best fundraising effort in the college?s 11-year history.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Siloam Springs Hospital Calls Off WRMC Talks
Following a meeting of the Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital board of governors, administrators announced that they have terminated discussions about a possible alliance with Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Arkansas Best Had Largest Profit Leap
The big boy of local profit performance for fiscal 2000 was Arkansas Best Corp. in Fort Smith. The firm saw a 51 percent net income improvement, jumping from $50.4 million in 1999 to $76.2 million last year.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Springdale Business Offers Herman Miller
In June, two business partners opened Innovative Business Furniture, the only authorized dealer of Herman Miller office furniture in Northwest Arkansas.
by - August 6, 2001 12:00 am
Cablecom Inc. Sells Telecommunication Hardware
Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., Cablecom Inc. recently opened an office in Bella Vista. Managed and operated by Zackery House, the shop offers telecommunication consulting and installation in Northwest Arkansas.