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Beau Terre Bought

A California-based investor recently paid $21.75 million for 370,000 SF of upscale office space through the purchase of Beau Terre Office Park in Bentonville.

Purchase From Paragould

First National Bank of Paragould recently purchased five empty bank branches in Benton and Washington counties for a combined $12.2 million.

Former Tyson Executive Buddy Wray Named to Arkansas Business Hall of Fame

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Board announced on Thursday four planned additions to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame in 2015, and Donald Buddy Wray, a former Tyson Foods Inc. executive, is one of them.

Federal Jury Clears Lindsey Management Co. of Alleged FLSA Violations

The decision allows the apartment industry to continue to classify salaried apartment managers as exempt employees.

Instagram CEO Joins Walmarts Board of Directors

The Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Kevin Systrom to aid the company in its e-commerce and mobile efforts.

Lunch Money

Former development district executive director Mike Norton was recently asked by his board of directors to step down after 40 years of service.

Certified Shortage: Qualified Accountants in High Demand

The partners at some of the regions top CPA firms agree: The shortage in Northwest Arkansas is an issue and recruiting talent from outside this region is difficult.

How To Protect Your Business From Occupational Fraud (OPINION)

One would think that with the sophisticated accounting systems in place today, and all of the controls at our disposal, fraud would not be a threat to our society, but that is not true.

Learning to Love Your Numbers (OPINION)

It may not constitute the most exciting investment, but there is little downside to keeping accurate and current books.

NanoMech Raises $12 Million in Series B Funding Round

The Springdale-based nanomanufacturing company plans to use a lot of that money to reinforce its sales and marketing divisions.

Freight Forecast

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. released a white paper Sept. 24 detailing its industrys challenges and warning clients to prepare for higher fees.

Lawyer Laud

Kudos to Mason Boling Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik PLLCs newest associate who achieved the highest score on the Arkansas State Bar examination given in July.

Postal Property

Did you know ownership of the U.S. Post Office at 12 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville recently changed hands?

Gearhead Growth Plan

The Jonesboro-based outdoor apparel chain is planning to open a store on Dickson Street.

FAA Awards NWA Regional Airport $2.2 Million in Federal Funding

Money from the grant, announced Sept. 16, will go to support facility upgrades and expansions.

Hugg & Hall Subsidiary Manufacturing Tornado Shelters out of Shipping Containers

Stormbox was recently recognized by the National Storm Shelter Association, a first for an Arkansas company.

KHOG Hires Lee as Morning Co-Anchor

A graduate of the University of Virginia whose latest reporting job was for WHIO-TV in Dayton, Ohio, Yuna Lee will replace Kelly Johnson for the local ABC affiliate.

Synergy Business Services Rebrands To Allan Taylor & Co.

Owners of the business brokerage firm say the name change is reflective of the companys growth since its founding in 2006.

Susan Duke Named NWA Athena Woman of the Year

The wife of former Wal-Mart Stores Inc. president and CEO Mike Duke received the award during the annual Northwest Arkansas Business Womens Conference.

Walton College Ranked 45th in Nation

The latest ranking from U.S. News & World Report is based on peer schools assessments of undergraduate business programs throughout the country.

Sun Painted Farm opens near Bentonville

Alan Verdun joins The Barcode Group

Janet Mann to lead Arkansas DHS

MedEvolve names Matt Seefeld as CEO