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J.B. Hunt Increases 3Q Revenue 7 Percent

Lowell?s J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported a 7 percent increase in third quarter operating revenue from $583 million in 2002 to $622 million.

Wal-Mart Receives Target Letter

Wal-Mart officials said the company received a letter from the government on Oct. 31 saying that a federal grand jury is investigating the world?s largest retailer for violating immigration laws.

Wal-Mart to Roll Out Sam?s Clubs in Canada

Wal-Mart Canada Corp., a division of Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc., opened the first four Sam?s Club warehouse stores in Canada on Oct. 30 and said the warehouse outlets will become a national chain.

Income Drops for Triad Hospitals

?Doubtful accounts? led to a 68 percent decrease in net income for Triad Hospitals Inc. for the third quarter compared to the same three-month period in 2002, according to an earnings announcement on Oct. 27.

Wal-Mart is Largest ?Corporate Cash Giver?

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has been recognized by Forbes magazine as the ?largest corporate cash giver? in the United States. The magazine cited The Chronicle of Philanthropy?s annual survey based on sales and cash donations for 2002.

Schwyharts Get Concorde Seats

Bill and Carolyn Schwyhart, the well-known Rogers developer and his wife, were supposed to win the charity auction for the last seats on the invitation-only, final charter flight of the Concorde on Oct. 22.

Tucker Buys out Alpha

Don Tucker has led a buyout of Springdale-based Alpha Pickup & Delivery.

Jail Progress Slowed

Progress on the Washington County Jail might have a severe case of ?he said/he said.?

Shaffer Wins Judgement

Although a $199,979 judgment was ordered against former Rose Law Firm lawyer Allen W. Bird III on Aug. 29 for fraudulent billing in a bankruptcy case, he has yet to pay it.

Wal-Mart?s Influence Still Staggering

Arkansans now have a choice of 51 Wal-Mart Supercenters where they can register their vehicles and receive license-plate decals right there on the spot (that is, if they have insurance, have paid property taxes and have had their vehicle assessed).

Texas Takes AVRA

American Venture Resource Association, the national equity guarantee insurance program that considered starting in Arkansas, and its affiliated AVRA Financial Inc. has gone to ?The Big D.?

Jobs Foretell Boom

A correlation between job growth and commercial building valuations in Northwest Arkansas may signal building booms.

Soy Insulation Draws Rogers Entrepreneurs

Next Generation Industries Inc. of Rogers, along with sister company BioBased Systems of Spring Valley, Ill., have created a soybean-based polyurethane foam insulation that its owners say will

KCC Cometh: Plans, Promise Cause Killian To Dive Into Pinnacle Scene

William F. Killian said Northwest Arkansas? potential prompted him to launch a new division in Rogers.

Killian Goes Commercial

The Killian Group of Companies has a storied history.

Quality Installation Key for EIFS

Real stucco has taken on a bit of a bad image because of its synthetic replica, EIFS or exterior insulation finish systems.

From Barns to Banks: Fairchild Fares Well

Fairchild Inc., a steel building maker in Bentonville, expects $3.5 million-$4 million in 2003 revenue.

Oakridge ?Educates? the Building Market

Hotels and housing might pay the bills this winter, but Oakridge Builders Vice President Sam Hollis said a string of public school projects has helped keep the Springdale firm?s annual revenues in the $17 million-$22 million range for the last decade.

Springdale Bank Buyout Estimated at $45 Million

First Security Corp. of Searcy is paying about $45 million to buy First National Bank of Springdale.

Here?s to Finishing Well (Editorial)

Despite numerous lingering economic problems, consumer spending for the coming holiday season is expected to exceed last year?s holidays.

NWA Council’s Serafina Lalany sees startup scene on uphill trajectory

Real Deals: Rogers cottage homes sell for $13 million

Airship Coffee opens 5th café in Bentonville

Fort Smith receives ‘clean’ audit opinion on 2024 financial reporting