Author: Talk Business & Politics

Rankings Redo?

Just two days after Arkansas Business published a story about financial struggles at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, we came across an interesting item on Fortune magazine’s website.

McFarland Move

Whispers hears that long-time banker Mike McFarland will leave his post as First Security Bank’s Springdale market president.

Hotel For Sale

Fayetteville’s Clairon Inn is listed for $5 million.

Emerging Technology Commingles Doctors’ Orders, Patients’ Needs

Northwest Arkansas medical groups are investing millions in emerging practices.

Will More Empty Seats Mean Pelphrey Trouble?

Arkansas basketball remains profitable, but for how long?

High Impact Venture Aims to Streamline Suppliers’ Processes

Company offers reporting and other tools at a reduced cost.

Carroll County Airport Terminal Nears Completion

Longer runway is among upgraded features.

New MANA MRI Machine Appears Worth Investment

Imaging department averaged 13 MRIs per day in 2010.

Deadline for Top-Producing Realtors List Announced

Realtors are asked to submit their information by Feb. 18.

Residential Prices Down 14 Percent

Skyline Report reveals a continued dip.

Ehrhardt Turns Sour Note Into Sweet Software Niche

Joe Ehrhardt found a niche in the software programming world he wasn’t necessarily looking for – extracting data from the core computer platforms at failed banks.

Signature Bank Enters FDIC Consent Order

Head says bank fully agrees.

Don Tyson Dead at 80

Poultry tycoon worked hard, played hard.

Smartphones and Tablets Dominate 2011 Predictions

The battle is on between technology companies.

Kenneth Mourton Buys Vacant Fayetteville Building (Real Deals)

Kenneth R. Mourton, through his FJN LLC, recently purchased a two-story commercial building and an adjacent lot in Fayetteville for $1.15 million.

Bill Supports Enhanced Exposure

Proposed legislation would enhance public disclosure of improvement districts.

Industry Insiders Favor Effects of Issue No. 2

A recent amendment to the Arkansas Constitution will allow retailers that provide financing to their customers to charge higher interest rates, a move that several in the industry said was necessary for the businesses to stay competitive.

The Leadership Parachute List (Commentary)

Development of more effective leadership, a more sustaining culture or of more powerful teams requires patience and a willingness to undertake personal change.

Judgment Made on Pinnacle Foreclosure

Bank of America, in its role as successor to LaSalle Bank NA, won a $28.76 million foreclosure judgment against Bill and Carolyn Schwyhart and Robert and Frieda Thornton.

CCOA’s Record Year

Turbulent economic times have been good for at least one group.

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report