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?Toxic Mold? Claims in Arkansas Expected to Increase

The insurance industry is trying to deal with the increasing number of claims of toxic mold nationwide.

Idaho Company Wants to Launch Unique Equity Guarantee in Arkansas

Arkansas could be the launch pad for a nationwide equity guarantee insurance program that its founder says should triple the number of businesses operating in the state within five years.

Better Benefits Prompt More Use, Higher Cost

Everything-covered-for-little-cost insurance packages likely are encouraging more health care usage. They?re also ultimately driving up insurance rates.

Commercial Property Rates Jump 30 Percent After 9/11

Since four U.S. airliners crashed in a terrorist plot on Sept. 11, 2001, commercial insurance rates in Northwest Arkansas have jumped by about 30 percent.

Collapse Insurance a Must for Today?s Poultry Farmer

Whether or not collapse insurance for poultry houses is available could well determine the future of some family farm operations.

Pepper Jack?s Mexican Grill Does It Right (Business Lunch)

Word of mouth is one thing, but seeing people crammed into Pepper Jack?s Mexican Grill proved to us well before the first bite that this Bentonville eatery was doing something right.

Economic Upticks Apparent (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Can we finally accept some optimism about the Arkansas economy?

Margarita Man Rents Beverage Machines

April Lee rents frozen-beverage machines for all sorts of events, including school functions.

Lakeside Espresso Provides Espresso, Cappuccino Machines

Marlin and Gail Holm distribute espresso and cappuccino machines and products to businesses throughout Northwest Arkansas.

A Cut Above Opens in Bentonville

Charles and Marie Flanary open a new hair salon in Bentonville.

Ride Jump-Starts with First Issue

The Ride, a magazine for area motorcycle enthusiasts, debuts.

UATV Wins SPJ Newscast Award

A weekly television news program produced by students in the University of Arkansas? Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism is named the best non-daily newscast in the country.

KKIX Still Leads in Arbitron Ratings

Once again, KKIX, 104 FM, is on top in Northwest Arkansas? Arbitron ratings.

Business Journal Commits ?Major Media Gaff? (Outtakes Opinion)

We routinely make as much fun of ourselves as we do other publications in ?Outtakes,? even when that means pointing out what most would consider a minor mistake.

St. Stephen?s Church Undergoes Large Addition

St. Stephen?s Catholic Church in Bentonville recently purchases a building permit valued at $3.5 million to have several new facilities added to its existing location.

Queen?s Law Protects Negligent Government

Unlike a business, government doesn?t have to protect itself from legal losses incurred because of its own negligence. It?s immune.

New Wings for Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods Inc. buys a Global Express jet tailored to fly long distances and provide luxury accommodations for up to nine passengers and sleep facilities for six.

Among those who have inquired about leasing Fayetteville?s historic Old Post Office building in the downtown square is a local man who claims to have a connection with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Cumulus Lawsuit Clear

Cumulus Broadcasting?s lawsuit against Clear Channel Communications is a sign that media outlets other than daily newspapers are also having a war in Northwest Arkansas.

Alligator Ray?s No Crock

Steve Woodard of Clarksville plans to lease 4,100 SF of Fayetteville?s historic Laundry Building with his new restaurant concept ? Alligator Ray?s Oyster Bar.

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic