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Real Deals – Ben Israel To Buy 5 Acres

Financing of $472,000 will allow Dixie Development to buy commercial property in Fayetteville.

Industry Report – On Arvest Restructuring

The Siloam Springs bank expects to close its purchase of two branches as part of a realignment.

Industry Report – Okla. Arvest Bank Merger

The move will result in the Oklahoma City and Norman operations being run out of Norman.

Industry Report – Tyson Joins Hunger Fight

Tyson Foods has made an initial donation of 650,000 pounds of chicken through a pledge to the anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength.

Industry Report – Philanthropist Honored

Springdale Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for “The House That Bernice Built” for a single mother and her two children.

Industry Report – UA Gets Portfolio Funds

The College of Business Administration receives $250,000 to create an investment portfolio class for MBA candidates.

Industry Report – UA Business School Advance

The Walton College marks its jump from 48th to 36th in U.S. News and World Report’s 2001 ranking of public undergraduate business schools.

Up Close – Transplace.com Marks First Quarter

The logistics business formed by six top transportation companies has completed its first quarter of operations.

Focus – Small Realty Firms Fight for Visibility

Companies taking on the big guys in northwest Arkansas must keep things in perspective and go the extra mile.

Automobile Sales Jump at Leading Dealerships

Lewis Automotive Group tops the latest annual list of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

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.

Black River Technical finishes renovations to welding lab on its Pocahontas campus

Fairfield Bay launches strategic growth plan

Fort Smith parks director seeks ‘park warriors,’ touts amenities

NRF: Retail sales rose 3.54% in December from year ago