by - September 2, 2002 12:00 am
Hammons Looks for Team to Play in New Stadium
Hotel mogul John Q. Hammons is building a $20 million baseball stadium in Springfield, Mo., with hopes of landing a minor league Double-A affiliate in that city.
Tag: tourism
by - September 2, 2002 12:00 am
Cute As Can Bee Offers Parents Choice in Children’s Clothing
After working for J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Alicia Barrett decided it was time to try something new. And her three-year-old daughter helped her make that decision.
by - September 2, 2002 12:00 am
Building on to Baum?
The University of Arkansas? Baum Stadium, ranked in 1998 as the best collegiate baseball facility by Baseball America, may soon be getting a facelift.
by - August 19, 2002 12:00 am
Hotels Would Change Highfill?s Future Drastically
Before the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) moved in, Highfill was hardly noticed by citizens in the two-county area, much less by the folks at Rand McNally.
by - August 19, 2002 12:00 am
Little Rock Hotels Look Forward to Better Years
Even with a lower occupancy rate than the national average, Little Rock?s hotel industry is performing a little bit better in some key market indicators such as room rate and revenue per room than the national average.
by - August 19, 2002 12:00 am
Fayetteville Marriott Back on Track
On Sept. 11, plans for a Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville fell through.
by - August 19, 2002 12:00 am
King Buffet Gives Diners Royal Treatment (Business Lunch)
The Rogers restaurant offers by far the most diverse Asian seafood selection in Northwest Arkansas. The Rogers restaurant offers by far the most diverse Asian seafood selection in Northwest Arkansas. The Ro
by - August 19, 2002 12:00 am
Hammons Plans Marriott in Rogers
Hotel mogul John Q. Hammons of Springfield, Mo., announces plans to build a four-story, 150-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Rogers.
by - August 19, 2002 12:00 am
Old Hotels Can Rise out of the Ashes
One way to pump new life into old hotels is to turn them into something else.
by - August 19, 2002 12:00 am
Hotel Revenue Hovers
Nationwide, the hotel industry was down by 8 percent for the first six months of 2002. But Northwest Arkansas fared considerably better than that.
by - August 9, 2002 12:00 am
Patels Dominant ?Inn? Industry (Commentary)
It?s a standard joke: Americans think Patel is the Hindi word for motel. It?s not true.
by - August 5, 2002 12:00 am
Restaurant Given Green Light
On the Rocks was given permission to open after much discussion from concerned residents.
by - August 5, 2002 12:00 am
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.
by - August 5, 2002 12:00 am
Access Arena May Be Built
Access Entertainment of Joplin is apparently itching to build a 15,000-18,000 seat arena in either Northwest Arkansas or southwest Missouri.
by - July 22, 2002 12:00 am
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.
by - July 22, 2002 12:00 am
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.
by - July 22, 2002 12:00 am
Tired of Living in ?The Hometown Area?
Television station KHBS/KHOG, Channels 40/29, has just about worn us out with this ?hometown? thing. They use the term as a way to try to corral Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith, eastern Oklahoma and even southwestern Missouri into one ?region.?
by - July 22, 2002 12:00 am
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.
by - July 22, 2002 12:00 am
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.
by - July 22, 2002 12:00 am
XNA Gets Direct Flight to Houston Intercontinental
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Highfill announced on July 15 that Continental Express already has begun selling tickets for a new flight to Houston