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ABF Chief to Lead Trade Association

David E. Stubblefield, CEO of ABF Freight System Inc., is the new chairman of the Motor Freight Carriers Association.

Xtreme Outlet Offers Brand-Name Bargains

Xtreme Outlet opens to offer a revolving stock of high-profile labels such as Nike, Reebok and Ralph Lauren at a lower price than any other discount store.

New Computer Strategy Dawns at Delta Systems

The success of Delta Systems Inc.?s SoftFlow software has readied it to expand into the online retail business.

Jim?s Fiberglass Repair Targets Tubs

Douglas Copeland mainly repairs cracks, holes and weak spots in bathtubs through his new business, Jim?s Fiberglass Repair.

Hamco and Arkansas.net Top Tech Lists

Many of the names on the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2000 list of Internet service providers and computer dealers disappeared from the updated 2001 version.

Beverly to Sell Up to $300 Million in Debt Securities

The nursing home operator files a shelf registration with the SEC to sell securities.

Brass Eagle Raises 4Q Expectations

The Bentonville paintball marketer and maker forecasts that stronger-than-expected sales will increase earnings per share.

Southwestern Energy to Use Exploration Capital

The Fayetteville company has allotted $75 million for exploration and production in 2001, up from $68 million the previous year.

Wal-Mart’s Net Sales Increase 6.5 Pct.

The retailer reports net sales for the holiday period of $25.70 billion, compared with $24.13 billion last year.

Private Parking Coming to NWA Regional Airport

The 600-unit parking facility will open in March, if weather allows.

M.P. Construction Building Multiple Townhouses

Sixteen townhouses are to be built on West Peachtree Drive.

SH&S to Build Raintree Offices

A $1 million loan to the Bentonville firm will be used to build a 20,000-SF complex.

B&P Construction Builds Bentonville Luxury Home

The 6,000-SF home is on four acres in the Talamore subdivision.

Best Sports Moving to New Rogers Location

The company has purchased a $50,000 building permit to refurbish the new site.

Wilkins Adding Trio of Fayetteville Homes

Three building permits valued at $404,560 altogether have been purchased.

Hacker Shocks Electric Company

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corp. is hoping a computer hacker who left a derogatory message for customers will be found.

Northwest Arkansas: Mecca of Technology?

The state that brought you Dogpatch may be patching you through in 2001.

Ticket Giveaway Boosts Site Visits

NWAOutOnTheTown.com, which is running a UA basketball ticket giveaway, has received 1,200 hits since November.

Virtual GraphX Inc. to Cater to Businesses Online

One of Fayetteville’s oldest Web-based businesses is virtually a start-up.

Master Mess

Springdale’s Phillips Litho runs into trouble because Master Graphics, which bought it in 1998, has filed for a Chapter 11.