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Freds’ Hickory Inn Owners Planning Restaurant’s Revival

Plans are being finalized to revive the Bentonville restaurant, which closed in October after a late-night fire.

A Competitive Edge (OPINION)

Once mainly an arena for large, multinational corporations, international transactions are now commonplace for small and medium-sized businesses, warranting international banking and foreign exchange services.

Amerine Leaves UA; Who Follows Him? (EDITORS NOTE)

Jeff Amerines replacement as associate vice provost for research and economic development and director of Technology Ventures at the University of Arkansas is crucial in the goal of increasing its reputation as a research hub.

Fayetteville Hotels Sold; Fairfield Inn Converting to La Quinta

The Fairfield Inn by Marriott and the adjacent Sleep Inn, both on Millsap Road in Fayetteville, recently sold for a combined $3.72 million.

Marquess Building Homes, Family in Wake of Recession

Then-developer Mark Marquess returned to his homebuilding roots after the economy went south.

Book of Lists Now Available Online

The 14th annual NWA Book of Lists is now available in digital format and print.

Sells Agency Study Targets Banking Habits of Millennial Professionals

The study shows Millennial professionals to be loyal banking customers, with two-thirds maintaining the same bank since college.

2015 Upgrades Underway For Beaver Water District

The district plans to spend up to $664,000 this year maintaining the sprawling system of pumps and pipes that supplies ready-to-drink water to Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville.

Four Appointees from NWA Named by Gov. Hutchinson

Local appointees named in positions on the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, the Arkansas State Police, the Department of Labor and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

Proposed Osteopathic Medical School Hires Administrators

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education and one of its colleges, the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith, recently hired four administrative staff members.

Retired P&G Executive Named President, COO of 8th & Walton

Retired Procter & Gamble executive Darrell Rosen will report directly to 8th & Walton CEO Jeff Clapper and handle the companys day-to-day operations.

UA Center Hosting Seminar With Small Business Focus

The Arkansas Small Business Owners Legal Summit is scheduled for Feb. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.

Van Buren Realtor, Developer Jimmy Bell Dies at 66

The founder and CEO of Jimmy Bell Real Estate Co. reportedly had been battling cancer when he died Dec. 30.

Koolio Inc. Looks to Football Season for Business Boom

Husband-and-wife team Marc and Barbara French used their backgrounds in merchandising to develop Koolio, a koozie with a freezable gel pack.

Kudos

Procter & Gamble recently recognized Springdale-based Saatchi & Saatchi X as one of its top-performing business partners.

Familiar Face

Rodney Miller, former CEO of Springdale company Montana Tractors, was recently spotted hosting the Orlando Citrus Parade on Jan. 1 on ABC.

Property Flip

Grady Mathews is now employed by Sage Partners, which on Feb. 1 will assume managing and leasing responsibilities for Bentonville Plaza and Bentonville Commerce.

Farewell, Tontitown

First Security Bank of Searcy has filed a lawsuit to have its 38-acre foreclosure on U.S. 412 removed from Tontitown and annexed into Springdale.

Tolbert: Record Number Of Officials Attend March For Life

What likely was a record-size crowd of several thousand people marched in downtown Little Rock Sunday as pro-lifers took to the steps of the state capitol for their 37th annual…

Make a legislative connection

While national political events capture the attention of the majority of our news media, Arkansas lawmakers are meeting in Little Rock writing, debating, and passing state laws that affect our…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ArcBest goes electric, Baptist Health nurse receives national award

Consumers expected to spend $27.9 billion for Father’s Day

Kevin Costner advocates for national parks during Congressional hearing in Hot Springs

The 9th annual Juneteenth celebration slated for Jonesboro