by - December 14, 2009 12:00 am
Banks’ 3Q Past Dues Soar
Twenty-one banks doing business in Benton and Washington counties had a combined $556.4 million worth of loans on their books that were not accruing interest as of Sept. 30.
Author: Talk Business & Politics
by - December 14, 2009 12:00 am
The Demise of the Dollar
A lack of regulatory oversight and aggressive deficit spending by both government and consumers led to the recession, but now the federal government is tackling the recession by spending even more money.
by - December 14, 2009 12:00 am
Northwest Arkansas Jobless Rate Up Over Previous Year
The unemployment rate in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area has remained relatively steady over the past few months, increasing just slightly from 5.2 percent in September to 5.3 percent in October.
by - November 30, 2009 10:27 am
CORRECTED: BioBased Technologies Files October Earnings
We’ve been keeping you up to date on the transition at BioBased Technologies in Fayetteville.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
First-time Homebuyers Revive Residential Sales
The residential market is showing signs of recovery and first-time homebuyers are getting much of the credit for bringing it back to life.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Foreclosure Rates Climb With Unemployment Claims
Residential foreclosure rates in much of Northwest Arkansas were higher through the first 10 months of this year than all of 2009.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Space Photonics Rocketed, Lands Defense Contract
Space Photonics Inc., a graduate of the University of Arkansas? Genesis Technology Incubator, received a $1.2 million contract from the Department of Defense on Oct. 1.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Market Gets New Real Estate Database
Commercial real estate agents in Northwest Arkansas have a new tool for marketing and researching property listings on the Internet.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
New Mom and Coffee Lover Start Businesses
A new mom who features products from local growers and a drive-thru coffee shop are two of Northwest Arkansas’ newest enterprises.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
CEO Turnover Falls in October
By the end of October, 1,028 chief executive officer changes had been announced, according to a CEO turnover report released by global outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas Inc.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Schmieding Honored At Anniversary Event
The 10th anniversary celebration at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education on Nov. 18 turned into a tribute to the center?s benefactor, who passed away just two days before the event.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Fayetteville 13th Best To Launch Business
A recent CNN Money poll ranks Fayetteville as the ?13th Best Midsized Place to Launch a Small Business.?rnThe list notes that Fayetteville has a population of 450,000 and is the home to 5,856 small businesses, or businesses with less than 50 employees.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Tyson Names New CEO, Loses $455M
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale said its board of directors chose Donnie Smith, its senior group vice president of poultry and prepared foods, as its next president and CEO.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Daylight Donuts Debuts New Store
The new store is located along North College Ave. in Fayetteville, sandwiched between Atlanta Bread Company and Comet Cleaners.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Design Craft Builds Homes in Dixieland Crossing
Design Craft Builders of Springdale recently purchased nine building permits for a total value of $1.3 million to construct homes in Dixieland Crossing in Rogers.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Underwood Plaza to Get Three New Tenants
An Italian restaurant and coffee and yogurt shops are set to open on Fayetteville’s Dickson Street this spring.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Construction Begins On Murphy Express
B&M West Construction of Fort Worth recently purchased a building permit valued at $471,500 to build a Murphy Express station in Fayetteville.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Roller Institute Builds Office
Architectural Contractors Inc. of Springdale recently purchased a building permit valued at $418,547 for an office at 1280 E. Stearns, Ste. 5 in Fayetteville.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
Dickson Street Condos Get Increased Exposure
Lindsey & Associates used Arkansas home football game weekends as opportunities to showcase close-to-campus properties.
by - November 30, 2009 12:00 am
October Mortgage Reports
October mortgage reports for Benton and Washington counties.