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The Region’s Mortgage Lenders

Arvest Bank of Bentonville tops the list of the region’s largest mortgage lenders.

Physician Group Buys East Fayetteville Plaza

East Side Plaza in Fayetteville sold to physician group for $1.5 million.

Tyson Foods Inc. Promotes Wilson in International Duties

M.L. ?Butch? Wilson Jr. has assumed duties as the new senior vice president for sales and marketing with Tyson Foods Inc. International Group.

Meeting Planning Done in A Moment?s Notice

Shering Oncology Biotech hires Fayetteville event planner.

Nine Fayetteville Jobs Chopped by Acxiom

After firing 412 employees and cutting back on expenses due to ?the national economic downturn,? Acxiom officials remain optimistic about long-term prospects.

Cannon Under Fire for ?Kiwi? Recruits

A North Little Rock man has charged that Springdale truckload carrier Cannon Express Inc. reneged on an agreement to pay him for importing foreign drivers from Australia and New Zealand.

Cannon Express Appoints Attorney, C.P.A. to Board

Dean Cannon, chairman and president of Cannon Express Inc. in Springdale, announced that two new members have been appointed to his company?s board of directors.

CommunityCare Promotes Nonprofit Management

CommunityCare plans to launch four educational courses called the Nonprofit Learning Series in October.

P.A.M. Transportation, USA Truck Among Firms Relying on Driver Schools

A chronic driver shortage and high turnover rates leave the trucking industry looking for a few good folks and the training to bring them up to speed.

The Frill Is Gone, Almost

Banks and financial services may be the only firms not cutting back on frills and freebies.

Blue Parrot Lands on Dickson Street

Dave Bass, the owner of Dave?s on Dickson, is renovating a 4,200-SF building at 603 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville to house The Blue Parrot, a private club he plans to open by late August.

Tyson Teams with Rosemount

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale recently began a ?tie-in? with Rosemount Estates, one of Australia?s largest wine producers.

Harps to Offer ESOP

Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale plans to offer an employee shares ownership plan in which all of its stock would be owned by the employees.

Montana Mike?s Steakhouse Earns Four Stars

Bring a friend and an appetite as big as the Montana sky to Bentonville?s newest steak authority. You?ll need both to finish the portions at Montana Mike?s Steakhouse.