Tag: small business

Wicked Customs Offers Audio, Life Systems for Autos

Jesus Gonzalez and Mardonio Hernandez combined their love of customized audio systems and hydraulic lift systems into Wicked Customs.

Crackdown Needed, Not New Laws (Editorial)

With corporate scandals now almost a daily occurrence and politicians ranting about the need for the government to do this or that to fix the problems, maybe it?s time to ask: What?s the matter with the existing standards and regulations? Not much really.

Research Solutions Grew With Demand

Research Solutions has come a long way since it opened in July 1999.

More Men Seek Plastic Surgery

According to the Plastic Surgery Information Service, about 11 percent of all cosmetic surgery in 1999 was performed on men. That?s up 2 percent from the previous year.

Lack of Sleep Costs Companies Cash

Sleep apnea is affecting the business sector and is costing it significant losses in productivity.

Restaurant Given Green Light

On the Rocks was given permission to open after much discussion from concerned residents.

Thai Diner Gets Three Stars (Business Lunch)

Fayetteville?s fourth Thai restaurant recently opened, so we decided to give it a try. Apparently, you can?t have too many Thai eateries in the Ozarks.

Dickson Street Gains New Jeweler

After apprenticing for five years under a master watchmaker in Memphis, Robert Taylor is bringing his knowledge to Dickson Street with Taylor & Co. Jewelers.

Goshen Golf Saga Continues

Dreams of The Club on the River have washed away, but there is still talk ? again ? of a future golf course community in Goshen.

Law Firm Heads Out For Now

Head, Johnson & Kachigian, the patent law firm, is downsizing its Fayetteville office.

Fayetteville Restaurant Owners Expand Empire

The Huson family of Fayetteville is expanding its restaurant empire ? all the way across Dickson Street. Jim, Teresa and Nelson Huson opened Doe?s Eat Place and now plan to open Big Daddy?s Sports Bar & Grill.

Upscale Florist Opens in Lowell

Jennifer Brock ?doesn?t do? carnations at Just Add Water. Instead, Brock, co-owner of the upscale floral shop, imports flowers from around the world to design her nontraditional floral arrangements.

Unique Imports Brings European Treasures to Arkansas

With a collection that she hopes will eventually span the globe, Julie Birchfield imports unique, handmade pottery from Europe and Mexico for her business, Unique Imports.

Business Journal Honors 40 Under 40

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is pleased to present its sixth annual ?40-Under-40? list of top executives throughout Northwest Arkansas. This annual list recognizes and profiles the region?s up-and-comers under the age of 40.

Fayetteville’s Mayor Wants to Change His Image

Dan Coody opponents believed the Fayetteville mayor would board up the city to thwart new business prospects when he took office more than 18 months ago.

Luer to Close Faybles Bookshop

Ann Luer said she plans to close her bookshop in Fayetteville by mid-September. She opened Faybles two years ago in The Laundry Building on West Avenue, a block north of the city?s Dickson Street entertainment district.

TICKETsage Inc. Boosts Rodeo Ticket Sales

Fayetteville-based TICKETsage Inc. contributed to the success of Old Fort Days Rodeo in Fort Smith, which was held May 21-26.

Area?s Businesses Expand

New businesses are popping up in Fayetteville and surrounding communities.

Security Sector Rise Makes Aurora Shine

Aurora Tactical LLC, a night-vision equipment integrator and tactical-weapons distributor in Springdale, is on the verge of offering its own high-end digital night-vision devices that leverage new technology.

Business Card to Incorporate CD Rom

Carmen Lehman of CR Lehman Properties in Rogers and developer of the upscale Village on the Creeks business center is using the latest in technology for her new business cards.

Ember & Root owner seeks to spark student curiosity

SurfTec releases bike chain lubricants that ‘revolutionizes’ the market

Fuego Tortilla Grill to open in Fayetteville

Oaklawn Foundation grant to fund Northwoods Trails expansion, open 2 lakes to more activity