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Columnist Nails It

Columnist Rex Nelson understands what is really going on with the miracle of Bentonville.

Protecting Data From Theft: Too Important to Chance

Security breaches like the one reported by Target in December serve as a reminder that businesses should be diligent to protect their information and actively look for ways to improve data security.

In a world dominated by practices and procedures, its a short trip to the comfort zone of leading through routines, and leaders must stay focused and committed to the discipline and values of leadership.

Buffington Homes Rescues Brighton Farms Subdivision

Fayetteville-based builder Buffington Homes of Arkansas is planning to revive the abandoned Benton County residential project.

MANA Imaging Now Offers Low-Radiation CT Scans

The office recently purchased a CT scanner that utilizes some of the latest dose-reduction technology available from Toshiba.

Ernst & Young Enlists Vaden For New Pinnacle Tower Office

The professional services firm has moved to the fifth floor of the Pinnacle Hills Tower 1 building in Rogers and named David Vaden, a partner in the firms tax practice, as managing partner.

Chick-fil-A Still Bentonvilles Top Restaurant in Revenue

The popular fast food restaurant had sales of $3.33 million at its only Bentonville location in 2013.

Slim Chickens Restaurant Chain Moving to Larger Headquarters

Slims decision to move to a 10,000-SF building on Millsap Drive in Fayetteville was primarily motivated by the companys growth, said co-owner Greg Smart.

Goodwill Comes to Siloam Springs

The new store, donation and career services center is scheduled to open March 6 and will be the eighth location to open in Northwest Arkansas.

Crossmar Takes Bentonville Office Building for $6.5M

Crossmar Investments purchased the Skyline Professional Center, a 40,200-SF Class A office building at the corner of Southeast 28th Street and Southeast South Street.

Prosecutor Threets Docket Includes Kids, Community

After more than two decades, prosecutor John Threet is not jaded by the work of confronting murderers, rapists and burglars. He remains unguarded in conversation, maintains his humor and keeps a rigorous schedule speaking to schoolchildren and civic groups.

Arrivederci

Fayetteville Italian eatery Mezza Luna has closed its doors.

Culinary Lauds

Hive executive chef Matthew McClure has been named as a James Beard award semifinalist.

K.C. Nashville

Core Brewing is expanding into Rogers, Kansas City, Mo., and Nashville.

Slims Growing Considerably

Northwest Arkansas-based restaurant chain Slim Chickens plans to enfranchise, and restaurants will open this year in Lubbock, Texas, and Kansas City, Mo.

Beaumont Battle

A Facebook photo showing circuit court judge Cristi Beaumont wearing a button from husband Tim Snivelys city judge campaign recently prompted an anonymous complaint to the Arkansas judicial commission.

StartupBus to Make NWA Stop

Two vehicles from StartupBus North America are stopping off in Northwest Arkansas on their way to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.

JBU Dedicates Soderquist College of Business

Don Soderquist was a leader at Walmart for more than 20 years, serving as chief operating officer and senior vice chairman during a period when the retail chain grew to become the largest in the world

Springdale Megachurch Adding Satellite Campus in Neosho, Mo.

Cross Church Neosho is scheduled to launch April 20 and will be the megachurchs fifth campus.

Darin Gray Named President of CJRW

The former CEO of Gray Matters LLC was announced Wednesday morning as president of the states largest advertising, marketing, and public relations firm.

University of Arkansas to receive $5 million from state for food science center

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year