Regions

Up Close – Transplace.com Marks First Quarter

The logistics business formed by six top transportation companies has completed its first quarter of operations.

Focus – Small Realty Firms Fight for Visibility

Companies taking on the big guys in northwest Arkansas must keep things in perspective and go the extra mile.

Automobile Sales Jump at Leading Dealerships

Lewis Automotive Group tops the latest annual list of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

New Businesses – Closets By Design

Bryan Richardson, who moved back to Northwest Arkansas after 12 years in California, is offering custom storage systems through the franchise.

New Businesses – Tea & Me

The owners of this Springdale addition are offering professional party packages.

New Businesses – SCA Promotions Inc.

Catering to businesses, this Rogers satellite of a Dallas operation is handling contests and promotional games.

Technology – Solutions Are Focus of IT Summit

This year’s gathering at Little Rock takes on last year’s questions.

Technology – `Stealth’ Firm Targets Ad Accounts

NWA Business blends Internet-based design with traditional public relations consulting.

Technology – RHI Offers Contract IT Staffing

The Springdale unit of the Menlo Park, Calif., firm connects companies with high-tech workers.

Web Page Review – Jose Inc., Fayetteville

Job applications for the company’s three restaurants may be filled out online.

Food Industry – Local Restaurants Thriving

The economy is good for Fayetteville-area restaurants such as Powerhouse Seafood, despite an influx of chain establishments.

The Business Lunch – Boardwalk Cafe

The restaurant, on Fayetteville’s Dickson Street, is worth a dieter’s rebellion.

Public Company Report – American Freightways

The Harrison less-than-truckload carrier puts bar-code technology in place.

Public Company Report – Loislaw.com

The president of the legal research company resigns amid a slide in stock prices.

Public Company Report – Tyson Foods

The Springdale poultry giant is told by Washington County Chancellor John Lineberger that there is a “serious problem” with what it’s asking for in its trade-secrets suit against ConAgra.

Public Company Report – Wal-Mart Stores

The retailer announces plans to open 300 stores worldwide next year and shuts down its e-commerce site for remodeling.

Public Company Report – McLane and Beverly

James W. McLane, who has served as an executive in the health care, insurance and banking industries, has been elected to the board of directors of the nursing home company.

Outtakes – Morning News Blows Fuse

Its electrical system fried, the newspaper delivers the same edition to all its zoned areas.

Outtakes – Departure Affects News Zoning

The loss of Darin Bunch, in charge of redesign, causes “some manpower problems” at the Morning News.

Outtakes – Twice the News Coverage?

Duplication of coverage is noted as the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and CPI join forces.

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain