by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
Baldor Electric Co. in Fort Smith announced on April 13 that it had $11.3 million in net earnings for the first quarter of 2006, up 26 percent from the same time period last year, according to a press release.
by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is phasing out sales of firearms in about 25 percent of its U.S. stores because of soft demand.
by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
Mid-Tec Inc. of Anderson, Mo., starts construction on a $17 million expansion to the Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Springdale and EWI Constructors Inc. of Fayetteville starts a project valued at $1.2 million.
by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
The Pinnacle Group and General Growth Properties aren?t very happy with the folks running Sullivan?s Steakhouse.
by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
Loyal Whispers readers may remember the Business Journal reported that ANB Financial N.A. of Rogers was looking to expand into the trendy tourist town of Jackson, Wyo.
by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
Readers looking to buy a new Mercedes-Benz will be making out their down payment checks to a new group that includes Gary George and Jim Lindsey.
by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
One of a handful of pediatric spine specialists statewide will soon be available to children in Northwest Arkansas.
by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
We recently came across another interesting lawsuit. It seems that Mari See, publisher of Celebrate Northwest Arkansas magazine, has filed suit against her former employer, Goglanian Bakeries Inc.
by - April 24, 2006 12:00 am
May 1 could mean more to you this year than you think. It?s Primero de Mayo, or International Labor Day, which marks the annual mobilization of labor unions. This year could be a little different.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
When making an agenda to see the sites of Little Rock, it?s easy to underestimate the time it takes to tour the city?s attractions.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Many Northwest Arkansas businesses use local artists when choosing what art to hang on their walls. And though some think fine art has value that can?t be priced, local artistry can come with a heavy price tag.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Local performing art venues rely heavily on sponsorships and donations to bring performances to Northwest Arkansas.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Eric Schabacker has more than 100 gold albums for production and engineering work. But after trying to settle south of Eureka Springs, his passion for music led him to build Winterwood Recording Studios and Lakeside Cottage on Beaver Lake.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Arkansas lawmakers should raise the minimum wage to $6.25 from $5.15 to keep up with the rest of the country.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
The Arkansas Music Pavilion Inc. starts its second season May 17 with rock band All-American Rejects. The AMP is also pursuing acts such as Collective Soul, Lyle Lovett, Gin Blossoms, Train, Peter Frampton and country sensation SheDaisy.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Northwest Arkansas catering companies keep their businesses on the cutting edge by offering unique food presentation for customers.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Construction should begin in June on Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The museum is estimated to have more than 100,000-SF of space with a cost of $50 million.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
While Rogers and Bentonville have a string program, Fayetteville and Springdale don?t, which makes students rely on private lessons for instruction. But many private lesson instructors are stretched thin.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
According to author Daniel Pink, it takes both brain hemispheres working together for people to succeed in business ? no longer does it take just left-brain thinking to rule the business world.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Professional golfer John Daly and two partners opened the second John Daly?s Discount Golf Shop on March 20 in Fayetteville?s Kantz Center.
