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From the Publisher…
This issue marks the close
of our first year in publica-
tion – a feat I am determined
to celebrate. In 12 months,
during one of the worst
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economies I’ve ever known,
we’ve managed to forge the Janie Pritchett-Clark, Publisher &
beginnings of what we hope Editor in Chief
to be a long-standing tradition
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in serving small business in
Mary Pat Boian, Editor
Northwest Arkansas.
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We couldn’t have done it without you. Ap-
Darrell Wink, Senior Designer
propriate to the focus of this issue – The Business
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of Giving – are all the friends, allies and alliances
made to Biz2Biz in support and encouragement Melody Rust, Advertising Designer
of our mission. As we sponsored luncheons and
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awards, expos and conferences, golf tournaments
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and networking events, we’ve come to know and
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Our readers with their great ideas and sug-
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gestions, our columnists with their expertise and
eagerness to share it, our chambers of commerce
Biz2Biz Northwest Arkansas is published monthly
by Janie Pritchett-Clark and Cinah Media Group, LLC.
dedicated to connecting members, and our adver-
Contents Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Published
tisers with their willingness to pioneer something
in the U.S.A.
new have all contributed to this B2B connection. Biz2Biz is a monthly resource magazine dedicated to
We are eternally grateful.
the B2B economy in Northwest Arkansas and readers
interested in the business affairs of this region. Its goal
As we say farewell to 2009 and welcome to
is to encourage regional business connections, showcase
2010, we trust you’ll continue to give us a read product and service solutions, and serve as a spring-
each month, share us with your peers and col-
board for ideas and inspiration. As a diverse information
leagues, and remember… we are here because of
framework for enterprise of all sizes and industries,
you!
Biz2Biz will aspire to promote Northwest Arkansas as
a trend-setting region for business alliance, growth and
community development. Biz2Biz Northwest Arkansas
is committed to providing professional quality, high
impact coverage for business, products, services, trends
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