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Everyday Low Cable Bills

It wasn?t enough, apparently, that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. wanted a $2 million tax break to buy a new, $50 million Global Express jet (a tax break it didn?t get).

Hathcock Possibilities

David McClinton said he is considering renovating the 15,000-SF building he owns at the corner of Dickson Street and Block Avenue in Fayetteville.

Loading the Chamber

The five-man search committee for a new president of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce should have a new person in place by summer.

Re-Tooleying

Russell Tooley has moved from corporate complex human resources manager at Tyson Foods Inc. to division HR manager in Springdale.

No Dimpled Chads

Fayetteville-Springdale Elks Lodge No. 1987 held its annual elections of officers on Feb. 28.

To Marketing She Goes

Susan Gardner on Feb. 12 joined the staff of Ross Marketing at Pinnacle Point in Rogers.

Motivator Down by the River

Paul Rainwater, president of Rainwater?s Clothing in Fort Smith, has become an affiliate of Waco, Texas-based Success Motivation International Inc. He will serve Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas.

The Region’s Largest Poultry Firms

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale tops the list of the largest poultry firms list, ranked by employees.

Tyson Pursues Another Option with IBP

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale says it will likely terminate its cash tender offer to purchase 50.1 percent of IBP Inc. shares and try a cash election merger instead.

North Arkansas Symphony Packs Them In

Packing 1,200 seats in the Walton Arts Center concert hall with every performance, the North Arkansas Symphony hums through its 46th season of music.

Nite Lite Outdoors Closes in Springdale

The hunting supply store had been open since 1998.

Wal-Mart Relatively Recession-Proof, CEO Says

“Things can get a lot worse before they get bad at Wal-Mart,? the company?s CEO, Lee Scott, tells students at the University of Arkansas.

Broyles Among Investors Funding Virtual Satellite

Ten venture capitalists, including University of Arkansas Athletic Director J. Frank Broyles, provide $3 million in funding for Virtual Satellite Corp. in Fayetteville.

Wal-Mart Breaks Sales, Earnings Records

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. breaks its own records in the fiscal year ending Jan. 31 with net sales of $191.3 billion and net income of $6.3 billion.

Group Outs Fake SEAL at Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. thought it had a former U.S. Navy SEAL helping manage security for its top executives and members of the world?s wealthiest family.

Rogers Airport Grows With Wal-Mart?s Help

One of the busiest general aviation airports in Arkansas is about to undergo a major construction phase.

Pay Now or Pay Big Time Later

A little now, or much more later (implying that an engine rebuild would be the option). I would like to extend that hypothetical into the more complex realm of technology enterprise building.

Jet Bill’s Crash Has Silver Lining

When we heard that state Rep. David Hausam, R-Bentonville, had proposed a House bill that would give Wal-Mart Stores Inc. a $2.3 million tax break to buy a $35 million ultra-long-range jet, we thought he was nuts.

Office Design Can Increase Productivity

Ninety percent of business decision-makers say improvements in office design can increase worker productivity by creating an environment where hindrances to efficiency are eliminated or minimized.

Convention Center Missing Piece to Rogers? Puzzle

Renowned hotel developer John Q. Hammons is so enamored of the goings on in Benton County that he is bypassing his publicly traded company and making the planned Rogers hotel and convention center a personal project.

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

Westerman’s SPEED Act accelerates to the Senate

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants