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Tyson Foods CEO Richard Bond Talks Firm’s Future in Foreign Markets

Tyson Foods Inc. is taking several steps to deal with a volatile beef market and higher grain costs, including closing beef slaughter operations, raising retail prices and moving further into foreign markets.

Rural Land Prices Remain High

Despite drop in demand, landowners are holding out in anticipation of a rebound in the market.

Farmers Fight Back From Easter Freeze

Northwest Arkansas fruit farmers are hoping to rebound from the 100 percent losses suffered last April during a hard freeze over Easter Weekend.

Executive Development Need Not be Skipped In Hard Times (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)

Anyone who has been in business through tough times knows what happens. Budgets tighten and companies try to do more with fewer people. With markets unstable and the near future uncertain, why would anyone spend money on executive development – whether it

Sparks Medical Center Opens New Renaissance Building (Real Deals)

Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith is putting the final touches on its new $40.4 million Renaissance Building; former UA coach Stan Heath finally sells house.

ANB Bancshares CEO Dan Dykema to Meet Fed Request for Capital Plan

ANB Bancshares CEO Dan Dykema said the company has a “few things cookin” as it tries to work its way out of a deep hole following a $58.9 million loss in 2007.

Dixie Management Files Suit Against Joe Kleine, Other Commerce Park Developers

Dixie Management CEO Ben Israel has filed a lawsuit against three partners in the Commerce Park I development, including former NBA and University of Arkansas basketball player Joe Kleine.

Bellafont Building Begins Again

Construction resumes on the oft-delayed Bellafont project in northeast Fayetteville

Trudo Topples

Bank of the Ozarks has filed a foreclosure suit against Christopher Trudo, president of Christopher Custom Homes Inc., in Benton County.

Blumenfeld’s ‘Errand Girl’ Tackles Tiresome Tasks

Sue Blumenfeld, owner of The Errand Girl recently celebrated 10 years making life easier for her clients.

Arkansas Capital Corp. Bridges Borrowing Gap (Bottom Line by Robert Bell)

Money is the lifeblood of a small business. When business owners need a transfusion for a major operation – whether startup, a major acquisition or new equipment – many turn to Small Business Administration loans.

Tyson Sweeps Ad Fed Awards

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and Sells/Clark’s Fayetteville office won the most 2007 awards from the Northwest Arkansas Advertising Federation.

Faucette Makes Move To Commercial Market

George Faucette, owner of Coldwell Banker Faucette Real Estate, has added a new team and office to his growing business.

Eureka Springs Task Force Re-Brands City

Eureka Springs is about much more than antique shops and the Passion Play. That’s the message the city wanted to send to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

Berryville Cafe Serves Spicy Eats, Icy Treats

Grandview Hotel in Berryville renovated under new ownership.

Real-World Experience Welcomed in Class (Commentary by Beverly Williams)

For years, school administrators have asked the Arkansas Department of Education about the possibility of asking a local professional to teach a class for which they have no teacher on staff. Usually, the pairing would have been a great fit – a local engi