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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.

Latest Plan Has Merit (Editorial)

Gov. Mike Huckabee?s latest education reform plan called LEARN (Leadership for Education Accountability and Reform Now) carries a $368 million price tag.

Doe?s Plans to Open More Franchise Stores

Jim Huson of Fayetteville said he would like to see 10 Doe?s Eat Place restaurants open each year for the next few years.

Ruby Tuesday Opens in Fayetteville

John Bruton of Nixa, Mo., a Ruby Tuesday franchisee, opened his ninth restaurant on Oct. 21 in Fayetteville.

Slim Chicken?s Plans Benton County Location

The owners of Slim Chicken?s plan to open a store in Benton County by summer and to being franchising the concept by late next year.

Dadoo?s Begins Buffet Service

John Sisemore, the owner of Dadoo?s Pizzeria in Fayetteville, said he planned to start a lunch buffet on Oct. 27.

Four-stars for Crumpet Tea Room (Business Lunch)

Rogers? Crumpet Tea Room receives a four-star food review.

What?s Your Legacy? (John Cogan Wade Commentary)

Leaving A Legacy Arkansas is trying to raise awareness about wealth transfer.

T.F. Stone Builds Luxury Apartments

T.F. Stone Co. of Dallas recently bought 23 building permits at a combined value of $15 million and Ronnie Ball of R.B. of Springdale Inc. recently bought 15 building permits valued at a combined $6.7 million.

October Sales Up at Melody?s

Steve Melody said on Oct. 22 that his two retail stores in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall would probably see a 7 to 10 percent increase in sales for the entire month of October compared to October 2002.

New Storm-Water Permit To be Issued Nov. 1

Department of Environmental Quality will issue a new general permit on Nov. 1 for construction activities that affect storm- water runoff.

Weigh Systems Service Relocates

Weigh Systems Service, a subsidiary of Gainco Inc. of Gainesville, Ga., recently moved its operations from Waldron to Fort Smith.

Audubon Arkansas Opens Office

The Audubon Arkansas society now has a field office open on 101 N. Locust Ave. in Fayetteville.

WRMC Named Top Hospital

Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville has received the 2003 Consumer Choice Award for the Fayetteville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Benton and Washington counties.

Advertising Blitz Promotes Northwest

Northwest Health System is promoting its three are hospitals in an advertising campaign that includes a direct-mail blitz.

Fort Smith Museum of History cancels Freedom Truck visit

UA Little Rock receives another $5 million for online influence research

Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame to induct seven

Arkansas TV announces local lineup