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Invading Wal-Mart Priority for UFCW

Wal-Mart denies union?s allegations.

Unions Find Wall High Around Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas businesses are winning the battle against union efforts.

501 Will ?Shrink To Fit?

An impending change of area code threatens inconvenience rather than cost.

Medicare Change Threatens Ambulance Companies

Under a new Medicare reimbursement rule, 10 to 15 of the state?s 224 licensed ambulance companies might go out of business, says the Arkansas Ambulance Association.

Wal-Mart, Kmart Expand Groceries in Rogers

The nation?s leading discount retailers are expanding grocery options in Rogers.

Brewski?s Restaurant & Draft Emporium Earns Three Stars

With slightly above-average food and a friendly wait-staff, Brewski?s Restaurant & Draft Emporium is a good option for business lunches.

Sprawl Blues Can Be Avoided

We read a recent newsletter from the Eighth Federal Reserve District Bank of St. Louis that gauges urban sprawl in Memphis. The article discusses ways to make the city more efficient.

Local Golf Courses Take a Mulligan On Season

Washington County golf courses fighting to get fairways back to normal.

Wine?s Health Benefits Won?t Be Printed On Label

The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms enforces mandatory warning labels of health risks and alcohol abuse on wine, yet it will not allow labels stating the documented benefits of moderate wine consumption.

North Hills Breast Center Receives Accreditation

For the second consecutive term, the North Hills Imaging and Breast Center earned stereotactic breast biopsy accreditation from the American College of Radiation.

Investment Bankers Eye Corporate-Rich Corridor

Dallas-based Allegiance Capital Corp. recently merged with DSJ Consulting to open a new regional office in Tulsa.

Little Rock Law Firm Opens Fayetteville Office

The Little Rock law firm of Dover & Dixon opened a new 2,000-SF office in Fayetteville to serve its Northwest Arkansas clients.

Springdale Holiday Inn Introduces Energy Charge

Kevin Smith, general manager of Springdale?s Holiday Inn of Northwest Arkansas and Convention Center, said his business began adding an ?energy surcharge? to guests? bills on March 18.

Modisette May Be Arkansas? Business Education Godfather

During his 33 years at the University of Arkansas, professor James Modisette explained accounting basics to students who went on to become successful chief officers and administrators.

Talk To Your Kids About Debt

I really like those television ads reminding us to talk to our kids about drugs, alcohol, sex and tobacco, but I?m starting to wonder if ignorance of basic personal finance principles isn?t as much a threat to our children?s future as any of the above.

Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives elects new leaders

Arkansas Children’s CEO describes $50M historic gift origins, goals

UAMS receives $3.18 million grant for REAL Deal program

State gets $209 million for rural health under OBBBA