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State’s Reserve Second Highest in Eighth District

Arkansas banks had the second highest reserve fund any state in the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s Eighth District during the first quarter of 2008.

Community Partners Compile “Quality-of-life” Assessment

Northwest Arkansas not-for-profit organizations have begun working together to prepare the area’s first compilation of community indicators.

Professional Office Space Lease Rates Increase in 1Q

Absorption of commercial office space continued during the first quarter of 2008 but available professional office space continued to outpace demand.

Wal-Mart Takes Bite Out of Drug Costs

Wal-Mart generic drug company saves insurance companies and customers by cutting out the middle man.

ANB Shareholders Hard Hit by Bank’s Closure

Multiple ANB shareholders are out millions of dollars from the bank’s closure.

ANB Investor Troubled by OCC’s Actions

An ANB investor believes OCC planned ANB’s shut-down for months.

Home BancShares Brags About Stability

Home BancShares Inc. of Conway promotes its stability.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Announces New Bentonville Location

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is planning a mid-August opening for its first Bentonville, second Arkansas location.

Nu-U Day Spa Plans Move to Big 8 Tires

Fayetteville’s Nu-U Salon and Spa will be moving to the abandoned Big 8 Tire shop on College Avenue.

Three Bars for Sale for $4 Million

Three bars with combined annual sales of $1.9 million are for sale for $4 million.

Coenco Inc. Makes Moves to New Headquarters

Fayetteville-based Coenco Inc. recently moved into its new, two-story administrative building.

Commercial Refinancing Market Tough Despite Rate Cuts

Despite interest rate cuts, refinancing commercial loans remains dependent on cash flow.

Developers Demand Consistent Approval Process

Many area developers are unhappy with Fayetteville’s inconsistent and unpredictable approval process of planned zoning districts.

Commercial Leasing Still Healthy, Steady

The Northwest Arkansas commercial recorded positive absorption and improved vacancy rates for many submarkets during the first quarter of 2008.

Taylor Challenges Shippers to Prepare for Peak Oil

Consultant Chuck Taylor gave one of the most memorable presentations at the Transplace Shipper Symposium hosted last month in Rogers, drawing off a lifetime in the industry to sound the alarm about the end of the oil age.

Wohlfords Remodel, Reopen Rogers Tearoom

When Mary and Dennis Wohlford purchased the former Vinson Square Tea Room in downtown Rogers they planned the convert the historic building into office space. But continual requests from residents to bring back the historic tearoom persuaded Mary to renov

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

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

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