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State personal income up 0.94% in 2Q 2010

Arkansas’ personal income grew an estimated 0.94% in the second quarter of 2010, lower than the national average of 1%, according to a U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report released…

Refinancing not feasible for most of Fort Smith’s bonds

Dennis Hunt and his employer would love nothing more than to refinance the roughly $280 million in outstanding bonds held by the city of Fort Smith. So far in 2010,…

Instructors Expand Menu, Stress Multiple Movements

Fayetteville team is the latest to offer health-conscious clients a new fitness option.

Mobile Office Available Now Thanks to Cloud (Commentary)

My goals are very simple. If I have Internet connectivity, I’ll have my complete office. Actually, other than the phone system, I’ve been operating this way for years now.

Precision Builders Start Three Bentonville Homes

Recent activity also includes soon-to-open auto repair franchise.

Improved Prices Show on List of Top Stockholders

Year-over-year improvement in stock prices is evident in the annual list of major stock holdings by Arkansans.

Outside Income Bolsters UA Coaches’ Bottom Lines

Arkansas’ 16 head coaches earned more than $1.9 million in outside income during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Getting Teams Right

Teams do not improve with team-building. They improve by learning to do the work of the team more effectively.

Incentives Just Part of the Game for Modern Coaches

College athletic departments have adopted forms of compensation for top employees much like traditional businesses.

The Tax Cut Debate

With the recession lingering, more tax cuts are inevitable. The question is whether everyone needs them.

Firearm Sales Go Great Guns

Although antipathy for the Obama administration among gun dealers is high, recent years have been good times at area gun shops, from background checks all the way to concealed carry classes.

Innovative Mills, Buffalo Outdoor Center Take Flight

The founder and owner of Buffalo Outdoor Center Inc. in Ponca, Mike Mills is expanding his business with a unique partnership that?s launched the state?s first zipline park.

Additional Standridge Insurance offices are sold

This aren’t the best of times for Steve Standridge. Aside from being investigated by the FBI, more Standridge Insurance offices have been sold.

Retirement, Razorback Style

Rogers was recently selected as one of the best places to live anywhere in the country. Now Fayetteville is earning praise as a top retirement destination.

Apartment Purchase Becomes a Nightmare

The purchase of a 500-unit apartment complex in Springdale three years ago has become more than a headache for Washington County’s Industrial Developers.

Italian Restaurant Exits, Church Enters

Signature Bank of Arkansas is allowing the City Church to hold services rent-free at the old home of Mary Maestri’s in Tontitown until a buyer for the property can be found.

Retail Supplier Leases 9,000 SF in Bentonville

Recently the retail supplier Central Pet & Garden Co., a diversified maker of Pennington grass seeds and a number of familiar pet care brands, combined a couple of satellite offices and leased 9,000 SF at Archer?s Business Park in Bentonville.

Jones Trust Announces New COO

Roy Clinton, COO of the Jones Trust, retired earlier this month. Mike Gilbert has taken his place.

Enterprise Targets Athletes Looking for ‘MVP’ Edge

Springdale doctor wants to open players’ eyes to sports vision training.

Prestigious List Makes Room For NWA Firms

Rogers-based New Creature is among 13 Arkansas honorees.

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

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