Author: Talk Business & Politics

Where the Jobs Are

The news last week that General Motors plans to shut down Hummer probably surprised few.

ADR Homes Starts Seven Houses in West Fayetteville

Jeff Roth, through his ADR Homes by Roth of Bentonville, recently purchased seven building permits valued at a combined $1.13 million.

Incentives Boosted SBA Loan Value During Fiscal Year 2009

If there’s been one bright spot in lending during the past year, it’s been in U.S. Small Business Administration loans.

Health Department Scrutinizes Restaurants’ Offering

Arkansas Department of Health officials credit success to a willingness to work with, rather than against, restaurateurs.

Arkansas’ Past Dues Fourth Highest in Region

In the third quarter of 2009, Arkansas banks collectively had 2.37 percent of their loans past due 90 days or more or in nonaccrual status, ranking as No. 4 of the seven states in the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s Eighth District.

Saatchi & Saatchi X Sweep Ad Fed Awards

Saatchi & Saatchi X of Springdale and Rockfish Interactive’s Rogers office won the most 2009 awards from the Northwest Arkansas Advertising Federation.

Residential Market Closer to Balance

Existing home sales and residential building permits were both up in Northwest Arkansas for the fourth quarter of 2009, indicating some balance in the single-family home market.

Chick-Fil-A Sits Atop Restaurants Sales List

Bentonville’s Chick-Fil-A, in its first full year of operation, has moved to the top of the city’s restaurant revenues pecking order with about $2.4 million in sales.

Standridge Falsified Collateral, Insurance Department Alleges

Steve Standridge allegedly falsified the collateral he used to purchase Gibraltar National Insurance Co. of Little Rock last year.

UA Student Aims to Capture Spirit of Fayetteville

Maurice Elliott is putting his studies in management and entrepreneurship at the UA’s Walton College of Business to use in an endeavor he hopes will turn a profit by showcasing the area’s natural beauty.

C. R. Crawford Builds Efficient Company

Fledgling firm made more than $25M in 2009 revenue.

Toughweld Owners Optimistic, Tap in to Online Retail Stores

Local company expands its online and retail offerings.

George Clarifies Suit Points

Key point is contended in claim involving Johnelle Hunt.

Bo Derek Will Appear at World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Hot Springs holiday event will feature former film star.

New Eateries Coming to Fayetteville & Springdale

A new sports bar is one of two new establishments opening soon.

Crawford Compiles Impressive Projects List

Sample of construction company’s work reveals variety.

Would-be Bank Property Sold by Cauley

$650,000 sale made by former attorney’s LLC.

SOHO to be Streamlined

Local clothier looks to add more punch in smaller space.

Village on the Creeks Gets New Tenants

Supplier and consulting firm get new addresses.

New Crye-Leike Realtors Building Set for Bentonville

A construction permit valued at $1.56 million was purchased in November for the construction of a new Crye-Leike Realtors office in Bentonville and Tall Oaks Construction starts three upscale homes.

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain