Author: Talk Business & Politics

Talk Business & Politics

Healing Words

We heard through the grapevine someone at Arkansas Children’s Hospital was less than pleased with our item about that fine group in the last edition.

Poll Position

Ever sit around and wonder, “Who are the most powerful athletes in professional sports?”

Burrito Battle

Apparently undeterred by two nearby existing burrito makers, Chipotle Mexican Grill expects to open a location in the former Fayetteville train depot on Dickson Street.

Mulberry Mess?

We haven’t been able to get anyone at Allied Bank to talk to us, so we can’t confirm its exposure to the Kevin Lewis’ bond scam that was uncovered by bank regulators in October.

Wal-Mart Watch

Whispers readers who don’t delve into the late-night fake-news comedic stylings of Stephen Colbert might be interested to know that Wal-Mart Stores’ Leslie Dach recently made an appearance on the show.

Rand Ruling

As ArkansasBusiness.com reported recently, W.A. “Tony” Rand, the felonious former North Little Rock movie thater tycoon, and four of his sons have now pleaded guilty to oil-and-gas scams in Texas.

Getting Back to the Basics In Real Estate Investments

Good opportunities are available for the discerning.

Give Mallett High Marks For Passing on Degree

A quarterback-needy NFL should land Mallett riches.

EquityNet Takes the Adventure Out of Capital Ventures Domain

Fayetteville-based company is hoping to empower a new culture.

UA Professor Wants to Add Punch to Nonprofits

Certification program is backed by UA and Walmart Foundation.

Best-selling Author Teaches Children Financial Principles

Neale Godfrey is coming to the University of Arkansas.

Arkansas? ROE Third in District

Arkansas’ number was up 2.02 points from the comparable quarter a year earlier.

Office Vacancies Highest in Fayetteville

Rogers not far behind, according to data exchange.

Tyson Signs Up For IMAGE Program

Poultry giants says it’s serious about maintaining a lawful workforce.

Champagne Hits Right Notes for Mix of Clients

Former musician turns his attention to full-service marketing firm.

Arvest Bank Breaks Billion-Dollar Mark

About 70 percent of the values were refinanced mortgages, the bank said.

APEI Gearing up to Manufacture

Fayetteville firm set to power Prius, military vehicles with high-temperature resistant electronics.

Acumen Lands $5M in VC

It’s been quite a year for Acumen Holdings, the Fayetteville startup co-founded and run by a doctor and recently funded to the tune of $5 million.

Aaron Littlefield Acquires 15 HighPointe Homes

Aaron B. Littlefield III, through his Double L Investments of Booneville LLC, purchased 15 single-family homes for $1.61 million recently.

Brandon Barber Beaten

Former Northwest Arkansas real estate developer Brandon Barber has decided not to appeal the ruling that kicked him out of U.S. Bankruptcy Court.