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Merger Pays Off for Thompson Murray

Thompson Murray evolved from two companies heading in different directions to become a brand consulting and advertising agency combo.

Cargill Urges Consumers to Beware of Recalled Items

Cargill Turkey Products warns consumers to beware of its recalled turkey deli products.

Dutch Firm to Buy Loislaw.com

Arkansas? only Web-based information technology company, Loislaw.com Inc., agrees to be acquired by Dutch publisher Wolters Kluwer NV in a $95 million deal.

NWACC Sets Fund-Raising Record

The Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation in Rogers sees its best fund-raising year ever, with more than $2.5 million in donations in 2000.

UA Board Expected to Approve Westark Merger

B. Alan Sugg, president of the UA system, says he expects the board of trustees on Friday to approve a proposal allowing Westark College into the system.

Tyson Foods Begins Offer to Buy IBP Stock

Tyson Foods begins a cash offer for IBP for $26 a share; Arkansas? elected officials ask President Clinton to pardon Tyson?s Archie Schaffer.

Oversupply Won?t Beat Simmons Foods, CEO Says

Poultry companies, particularly the small and midsized ones, try to weather the storm that the nation?s meat surplus has caused in the industry.

High-Tech Companies to Rattle Region

Major 2001 initiatives are expected from Beta-Rubicon LLC of Fayetteville and Virtual Incubation Corp.

Rockline Throws Rockin? Employee Parties

The turnover rate at Springdale’s Rockline Industries Inc. drops dramatically, thanks in part to events like Employee Appreciation Celebration Day.

Bosses Crack Down on Work-Time Surfing

“If they’re spending 30 minutes eBaying for Barbie doll clothes, they need to do that at home,” says the director of the University of Arkansas’ Small Business Development Center.

Ervin & Co. Accounts for Growth

Through acquisitions, Ervin & Co. CPAs PA of Fayetteville has grown to what is believed to be the largest single-practitioner accounting business in Arkansas.

Pizzeria to Trim Virtual Services (Web Review)

Eureka Pizza’s Web site says it will trim down it’s virtual services after online ordering flops.

Employers Should Follow Steps When Firing

Arkansas is one of the few remaining states that has an employment at-will law. But it’s still advisable for employers to document their reasons for terminating an employee.

C.D. Lounge Plans New Dickson Street Patio

C.D. Lounge plans to build a new patio on Fayetteville’s Dickson Street.

JD China Plans New Building

After 15 years at Fayetteville’s Evelyn Hills Shopping Center, JD China plans to build a new, 7,000-SF restaurant on Sixth Street.

Micki’s No-Frills Goodness (Lunch Review)

Micki’s Cafe in Fayetteville offers few bells and whistles but basic, good food.

?Amazing Bargains? (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

The Nov. 13 edition of Forbes? ?Money & Investing? section refers to an amazing six Arkansas-related stocks, and that?s good news for a state whose stocks have been beaten down in the past two years.

Tyson Foods Program Fights Hunger

Operation Frontline, sponsored by Tyson Foods Inc., holds its inaugural class for Chicago residents for the nutrition education program of the anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength.

To Defend or Not to Defend Against a Suit

Business as usual breaks down when an employee sues, and executives know how devastating a major suit can be. Deciding when to settle and when to defend against a claim is complicated.

Designs By Dana Offers Flowers, Decorations

Dana Cale opens Designs By Dana, a full-service floral shop, in Crossroads Village in Fayetteville.

Entergy Arkansas unveils ‘Next Generation’ plan; will seek to extend nuclear licenses

Fort Smith business leader John Taylor has died

Car-Mart completes $161.3 million securities transaction

Officials ask public to be on the lookout for bird flu in flocks