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Chicago Hospitality Company Plans to Buy Country Inn in Rogers

The deal for Helix Hospitality to purchase the 110-room Country Inn & Suites on West Walnut Street should be done before the end of July.

UA Might Seek Title Sponsor for Proposed On-Campus Hotel

Whispers considers the impact a hotel at the University of Arkansas might have on The Chancellor.

Former Arvest Asset Management Exec Fined for Dealings with Smiley

Although not complicit with former Arvest-Benton County president and CEO Dennis Smiley, Joseph Edward Bryan Jeb Mills signed documents without reviewing them.

Hilton Garden Inn Offers New Space, Options for Fayetteville

With the ability to seat from 200 to 800 people for any given event, the Hilton Garden Inn is the de facto meeting space for groups meeting at surrounding hotels.

Study Outlines Potential Impact of Convention Center-Hotel in Bentonville

Commissioned by the Bentonville Convention & Visitors Bureau, the study shows a convention center-hotel would generate hundreds of new jobs and millions in new tax revenue.

Market Ready for Market-Rate Units

The boom in the construction of market-rate apartments in appears to be in full swing.

Tyson Foods Mounts Brick-and-Mortar Campaign on Emma Avenue

Mike Roetzel, group vice president of operation services for Tyson Foods Inc., said renovations to an Emma Avenue property owned and recently purchased by Tyson have been fast-tracked and that work will begin within the next few weeks.

Amazeum Expects 160K Visitors Per Year

The Scott Family Amazeum, which opened in Bentonville on Wednesday, features 20,000 SF of exhibit space.

Brent Leas Joins First National Bank of NWA

Leas has joined the bank as a vice president, community banker and retail team leader at the new Bentonville branch, which will open later this year.

Tyson Foods, Nature Conservancy Team Up for Area Waterways

Tyson Foods Inc. donated $500,000 to the Nature Conservancy for protection and restoration along the Kings, Elk and Buffalo rivers in southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.

Study: Convention Center-Hotel a Potential Boon for Bentonville

A study by Chicago-based Hunden Strategic Partners shows that a convention center and hotel in Bentonville would generate millions in new spending and tax revenue.

FFO Moving Headquarters to Fort Smith

Furniture Factory Outlet LLC announced on July 7 it is moving its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations to Fort Smith, at the former Whirlpool distribution center.

Fort Smith Development Has Turned The Corner

Garrison Avenue and Chaffee Crossing anchor the economic recovery and anticipated transformation that could end up defining the city for years to come.

Refocused Efforts (OPINION)

The Staffing Association of Arkansas recently rebranded itself, with a new mission statement that emphasizes the staffing industrys impact on the economy as a whole.

Silk Screening, Masons Enough for Patrick Carr

Owner of Broadway Screen Printing and Embroidery, Patrick Carr, has doubled the companys business since buying it 10 years ago.

Companies Donate $250K for Fort Smith Chamber Remodel

Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tim Allen sold naming rights to each room in the building to fund the project.

Suit Claims Contractor Not Paid For Chaffee Crossing Work

Fort Smith contractor Bryan Goodwin, owner or Goodwin & Goodwin Inc., is suing for about $1.48 million in damages from a host of defendants, including the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority.

Former Saatchi X CEO Howell Supports Female Leadership With 30 Percent Coalition

Former Saatchi & Saatchi X CEO Dina Howell believes there should be more women in senior leadership roles.

Fort Smith Billed $500K for Trolley Accident

While the driver was cited for failure to yield with injury, some details indicate the driver might not have been at fault.

Rebel Controversy Could Have Lasting Impact

A recent decision to pull the Southside High School fight song, Dixie, and change its mascot from the Rebels could leave a bad taste in some voters mouths.

Doula Alliance of Arkansas appoints executive director

St. Bernards Healthcare to take over management of Mississippi County Hospital System

Honored Anthony building houses University of Arkansas wood, housing research

UA survey shows more Arkansans suffer from depression