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Land Slated for Nursing Home

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System sold acreage to Chenal Heights Retirement LLC of Van Buren for an assisted living center for $1.1 million.

NanoMech Receives Magazine Award

Fayetteville-based NanoMech LLC has received an award from R&D Magazine.

The Region’s Public Company Annual Reports, Executive Compensation Lists

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal presents its annual lists of public company annual reports and executive compensation.

Leadership Starts Early (I. Barry Goldberg Commentary)

Leadership starts early in life. Even though we normally attribute the behaviors associated with leadership to more senior-level and experienced executives, the underlying traits are often identifiable much earlier.

Arkansas Has Highest Hispanic Population Growth (Editorial)

It?s strange to think that Arkansas has the fastest-rising number of Hispanics of any state, but that?s what the Census Bureau reported in mid-August in its 2005 American Community Survey.

Forty Under 40 Honorees Balance Family With Professional Lives

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal names its annual class of Forty Under 40, and surveys those honorees for some insightful statistics. Includes links to the list and profiles.

Is Success in Business Really ?Who You Know??

The Forty Under 40 All-Decade honorees discuss what it takes for success in business.

Women Execs Shatter Infamous Glass Ceiling

Forty Under 40 honorees share thoughts and experiences with sexism and the glass ceiling in the workplace.

Employers ask, ?Are You Experienced??

Area employers share their thoughts on age and experience when looking to hire new employees.

Employee Retention Is Key To Companies? Bottom Line

Companies offer benefits packages to increase retention and avoid the costs of training new employees.

Young Professionals Start Local Networking Groups

Young professionals combine their energy and resources to better themselves and their communities.

Schlotzsky?s to Reopen in Same Fayetteville Spot

Fayetteville will regain Schlotzky?s Deli in November.

Chili?s Restaurant Planned For Springdale Location

Brinker International will open a Chili?s Bar & Grill in Springdale next year.

Taco Bueno, Arby?s Set for Springdale

U.S. Beef Corp. of Tulsa signs a contract to build a Taco Bueno and an Arby?s restaurant at the corner of U.S. Highway 412 and West Side Street in Springdale.

Boston Mountain Grille Brings Ozarks to Diners (Business Lunch)

Reviewers take a hike to the Boston Mountain Grille.

Suited for Success: Clothiers Measure Market For Professional Attire

Business is busting at the seams for local clothiers as the number of professionals grows.

Whirlpool Cuts 100 More Jobs At Fort Smith Plant

Whirlpool Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich., will lay off an additional 100 employees at the Fort Smith plant starting next year and continuing through 2008.

Global Security Takes Priority at Wal-Mart

Former assistant director at the CIA Ken Senser joins Wal-Mart to enhance safety and global readiness.

Estate Planning Council Celebrates Second Year

The Northwest Arkansas Estate Planning Council will hold a seminar from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Holiday Inn in Springdale.

Johnson Joins Wal-Mart Corporate Security

After 25 years on the Fayetteville Police Department ? and two years as chief ? Frank Johnson is leaving to become senior manager of corporate security for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville