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FDIC Reports Show Steady First Quarter

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. published its quarterly edition of state profiles, a summary of state-by-state banking and economic trends, on July 6.

About 20 entrepreneurs, investors and economic development leaders gather at the University of Arkansas’ Innovation Center in Fayetteville to discuss an action plan for the upcoming Arkansas Venture Forum on July 6.

Future Economy Relies on Education (Market Forecast)

The best answers to economic development are in making critical investments in ourselves. The state needs to simultaneously create better jobs and better workers.

KHBS+ Retakes 10 p.m. Lead

KHBS+ retakes the lead during the 10 p.m. newscast in Northwest Arkansas for the month of May after KNWA wins the important time slot in the November ratings period, according to data compiled by Nielsen Media Research.

Spanish Stations Move Up Radio List

Three Spanish language radio stations made it on this year’s list of largest radio stations published by the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Advertising Plus Becomes E-magination

Mark Myers, president and CEO of Fort Smith’s Advertising Plus Inc., changes the agency’s name to E-magination.

Visionary Markets with Mashup

A Centerton Realtor has a Web site that plots her investment properties using a Google Maps mashup.

Playback Fills Concert Niche

Fayetteville-based digital audio engineer Clayton Janes wants to quadruple the number of concerts his company he “programs.”

House Bill Would Close Wal-Mart Bank Loophole

A bipartisan bill aimed at closing a loophole that allows retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to own industrial loan companies is introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Crossland Buys Anders Land (Real Deals)

Crossland Holding Co. and Rescue Heroes of Rogers purchases 4.64 acres in Springdale from The Anders Family Ltd. Partnership for $3.5 million, and Fayetteville’s Twin Falls Development sells lots in the Twin Falls Subdivision addition to four different gr

Rockfish Merger Nets Clients

Rockfish Interactive has tripled in size since it was spawned early this year by a merger of Fort Smith’s McIntosh Group and Fayetteville’s Rockfish Studio.

Fort Smith Bakery to Close Facility

The Flowers Bakery plant in downtown Fort Smith will close in mid-August.

Flanders Industries Announces Closing

Flanders Industries was the second Fort Smith manufacturer in June to announce a plant closing.

Fort Smith Airport Numbers Keep Slipping

The Fort Smith Regional Airport see a 6.3 percent drop in passengers for the first six months of 2006 compared to the same time last year.

Kruse Comes to Highfill

A group based out of Elm Springs teams with Kruse International of Auburn, Ind. The two companies purchased 120 acres of land near Highfill for an auto auction.

Lewis & Clark Travels to Little Rock

We hear Lewis & Clark Outfitters, the Springdale-based outdoors retailer, is planning to open a store in Little Rock’s Midtowne shopping center at the corner of Markham and University streets.

Peaks Reaches Peak?

Real estate agents begin offering the condos at the Peaks in Rogers for executive leasing, not just selling.

First Arkansas Valley Makes River Valley Move

First Arkansas Valley Bank of Russellville applies with the Arkansas State Bank Department to open a location in Van Buren.

Interview Alludes to Tyson Threat

Jerry Vlasak seemed to be referring to Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale when he told Ed Bradley on CBS’ “60 Minutes” that violence might be necessary to stop people from slaughtering chickens.

’22 Straight’ For Sale at Wal-Mart

Hannover House of Fayetteville works out a deal with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to stock the DVD “22 Straight: The Story of the Greatest Run in Razorback Football History” at its stores within 100 miles of Fayetteville.

UA survey shows more Arkansans suffer from depression

ORT ridership breaks record in 2025

Fort Smith airport traffic on pace to top 2024

Cybersecurity companies release grant-supported tech