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Harps to Offer ESOP

Harps Food Stores Inc. of Springdale plans to offer an employee shares ownership plan in which all of its stock would be owned by the employees.

Montana Mike?s Steakhouse Earns Four Stars

Bring a friend and an appetite as big as the Montana sky to Bentonville?s newest steak authority. You?ll need both to finish the portions at Montana Mike?s Steakhouse.

Let Market Forces Choke Out Smoke

Market should decide what restaurants should allow in the way of smoking.

Acxiom Faces Tough Times (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Acxiom Corp. proves to be turbulent, but in the long-term, it has products that are effective for businesses and offers investment opportunity.

Tyson Promotes Wilson, Expands International Duties

M.L. ?Butch? Wilson Jr. has assumed duties as the new senior vice president for sales and marketing with Tyson Foods Inc. International Group.

Foundation Awards More Local Grants

Two more grants totaling $45,000 from the Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation were awarded in late June to local service organizations.

Collier Merges with Valley Drug

Collier Drug Stores of Fayetteville merged in May with Valley Drug in Prairie Grove to form Collier-Valley Drug in that town.

Export Orders Fall Behind for Heartland

The first half of 2001 saw export levels drop for the nine Midwestern states that are part of the Heartland International Business Index.

Global Signs Owner Ready to Paint

After a year out of the sign-making business, Mike Suter opened Global Signs and returned to his craft.

From A Sow?s Ear Adds Life to Worn Furniture

Dubbed From A Sow?s Ear, Janet Drew?s new business sells handmade and refurbished pieces of furniture.

Surely Goodness Plans Online Store

Two baby fairs convinced Ray and Cindy Watson to open their new retail business, Surely Goodness.

After 8,000 Cancellations, D-G Takes Sunday Lead

After an ?alliance? and about 8,000 cancellations, theArkansas Democrat-Gazette takes over Sunday circulation lead in Northwest Arkansas.

Charities Cinch Belts in Uncertain Economy

Even in recession-buffered Northwest Arkansas, where new construction and white- and gold-collar jobs continue to flourish, the nation?s languid economy has made both corporate and private philanthropists cautious.

Social Services Organizations Keep Employees on the Job

Northwest Arkansas is annually lauded as one of the nation?s best places to live, but what if nonprofits like The Crisis Center were no longer available?

Veteran Sportswriter Starts Freelance Venture

Veteran sportswriter Nate Allen resigned his Razorbacks bureau post with Donrey Media Group on June 24 to start Nate Allen Sports Service, a freelance reporting business.

Daniels Departing for Land Down Under

Dale Daniels, market manager for Clear Channel Communications? four radio stations in Fayetteville, will soon be dining on vegamite sandwiches and steaks off the barbie.