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Brown Named Small Businessman of the Year

Robert Brown, president of Technical Machining Services Inc. of Rogers, is named the Arkansas Small Businessman of the Year by the United States Small Business Association.

Smith Opens Roll Off Service Inc.

After operating a trash-hauling service in Kansas for 12 years, Tom Smith returns home to Northwest Arkansas and opens a similar venture called Roll Off Service Inc.

Daniels? Roll of Dice Wins New Sponsors

Dale Daniels, general manager of Clear Channel Communications Inc.?s four Northwest Arkansas radio stations, said it?s already apparent a recent programming gamble has paid off.

IfWorld to Develop Technology for Qualcomm

IfWorld Inc. of Fayetteville is asked by digital wireless leader Qualcomm Inc. to develop new software solutions for its wireless platform.

You Were the Man, but We Changed Our Minds

The Morning News sports department recently pulled a wishy-washy feat that didn?t get very high praise from Shiloh Christian School?s administration.

Golfing in Goshen Remains a Possibility

The on-again, off-again golf course near Goshen takes another twist.

New Graphics, Web Page for KHOG

KHOG/KHBS, Channels 40/49, recently changed its television graphics to conform with other Hearst Argyle stations nationwide.

United We Edit, Divided We Err

Last issue we listed the wrong name for United Bank?s president and CEO in our list of Northwest Arkansas? Top Bank Performers.

Business Leaders Hope to Bring Entertainment to Springdale

A group of Springdale business leaders form an LLC of about a dozen people to bring entertainment to downtown Springdale twice a month from May through October.

Strategic Concepts Inc. (Web Review)

Strategic Concepts Inc.?s Web site distributes general information and offers customers a peek at its services.

Hunt Still Area?s Top Truck Firm

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. continued to dominate local trucking firms with $2.16 billion in operating revenue for 2000, a 6 percent increase from its 1999 total and 59 percent more than nearest competitor ABF Freight System Inc.

Study in Contradictions, P.A.M. Keeps Truckin?

While P.A.M. recently released 2000 results were a step backward for the company, they still stood out from the bulk of the trucking industry.

USA Provides Top Driver Pay

USA keeps trucking through tough times.

Brass Eagle Plans to Expand

Lynn Scott, president and CEO of Brass Eagle Inc., said the company is looking to branch into “extreme sports” other than paintball guns and accessories. “We would like to move…

First Federal Bancshares Inc.

First Federal Bancshares Inc. of Harrison announced on April 26 that its first-quarter earnings were $1.14 million, down 20 percent from the comparable quarter in 2000.

Truck Sales Suffering Disastrous Start to 2001

The trucking industry is experiencing a glut of trucks on the road, leading to its poorest year in truck sales in almost a decade.

Southwestern Energy Co.

Recently moving from Fayetteville to Houston, Texas, must have agreed with Southwestern Energy Co.

Wal-Mart in Germany Falls Short

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on April 30 that its German business had fallen behind schedule for breaking even, according to Reuters, the British news agency.

Mercari Validated by i2 Partnership

Mercari Technologies Inc., the Washington recently signed a deal to make publicly traded i2 Technologies Inc. a reseller of its suite of products.

Tyson Posts Record Second-quarter Loss

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale said its terminated effort to acquire IBP Inc. and a severe winter were the leading causes for the poultry giant posting a second-quarter loss of $6 million.

Payment rates, timeline progressing on $12 billion farmer aid package

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