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New Businesses – Closets By Design

Bryan Richardson, who moved back to Northwest Arkansas after 12 years in California, is offering custom storage systems through the franchise.

New Businesses – Tea & Me

The owners of this Springdale addition are offering professional party packages.

New Businesses – SCA Promotions Inc.

Catering to businesses, this Rogers satellite of a Dallas operation is handling contests and promotional games.

Technology – Solutions Are Focus of IT Summit

This year’s gathering at Little Rock takes on last year’s questions.

Technology – `Stealth’ Firm Targets Ad Accounts

NWA Business blends Internet-based design with traditional public relations consulting.

Technology – RHI Offers Contract IT Staffing

The Springdale unit of the Menlo Park, Calif., firm connects companies with high-tech workers.

Web Page Review – Jose Inc., Fayetteville

Job applications for the company’s three restaurants may be filled out online.

Food Industry – Local Restaurants Thriving

The economy is good for Fayetteville-area restaurants such as Powerhouse Seafood, despite an influx of chain establishments.

The Business Lunch – Boardwalk Cafe

The restaurant, on Fayetteville’s Dickson Street, is worth a dieter’s rebellion.

Public Company Report – American Freightways

The Harrison less-than-truckload carrier puts bar-code technology in place.

Public Company Report – Loislaw.com

The president of the legal research company resigns amid a slide in stock prices.

Public Company Report – Tyson Foods

The Springdale poultry giant is told by Washington County Chancellor John Lineberger that there is a “serious problem” with what it’s asking for in its trade-secrets suit against ConAgra.

Public Company Report – Wal-Mart Stores

The retailer announces plans to open 300 stores worldwide next year and shuts down its e-commerce site for remodeling.

Public Company Report – McLane and Beverly

James W. McLane, who has served as an executive in the health care, insurance and banking industries, has been elected to the board of directors of the nursing home company.

Outtakes – Morning News Blows Fuse

Its electrical system fried, the newspaper delivers the same edition to all its zoned areas.

Outtakes – Departure Affects News Zoning

The loss of Darin Bunch, in charge of redesign, causes “some manpower problems” at the Morning News.

Outtakes – Twice the News Coverage?

Duplication of coverage is noted as the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and CPI join forces.

New Edge Comes to Arkansas Cities

New Edge Networks of Vancouver, Wash., uses $77 million in venture capital to bring high-speed Internet access to Arkansas.

UA Students Receive Investment Fund

MBA students at the Sam M. Walton College of Business Administration will learn to invest and manage money firsthand this spring.

Tenants Are Sought for Mercantile Building

Partners who have poured $1 million into renovations are trying to get a restaurant and a bar for the Fayetteville building.

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