by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Downtowns Remain Hubs for Community Identity, Business (OPINION)
Northwest Arkansas boasts several vibrant, unique city centers that are important to residents way of life.
Author: Talk Business & Politics
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Playing With How You Think (OPINION)
In business, its never just about what you do, because the outcome is influenced greatly by how you do it.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Longtime Arvest Executive Moves From Fayetteville to Benton County
Payne Brewer will serve as senior vice president and commercial banker.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
LNB To Break Ground on New Benton County Branch April 18
Legacy National Bank of Springdale will begin construction on a new banking center in the growing Pinnacle Heights area of Rogers.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Restaurant Buzz
Just weeks after closing Italian eatery Mezza Luna amid financial issues and after failure to pay taxes, chef Juan Barcenes plans to open a new, Southwest-themed restaurant.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Market Catapult
Scott Caldwell, the senior vice president of marketing services at Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, has left the firm to accept a position at Catapult Marketing in Rogers.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Hog Home
University of Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long has put his Fayetteville house up for sale.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Flying Home
Now that the Fayetteville Flyer is on a sturdy foundation of Ozark limestone, the owners are ready to launch into a new industry: real estate.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Dykes Decision
We here at Whispers were scratching our heads when we heard former ESPN basketball analyst Jimmy Dykes had been named head coach of the womens basketball team at the University of Arkansas.
by - April 11, 2014 10:10 am
G60 Startup Pitch Contest Set for April 21 in Bentonville
The event will give aspiring entrepreneurs 60 seconds to deliver an elevator pitch of their business idea to a panel of judges for cash prizes.
by - April 10, 2014 3:58 pm
Planned Osteopathic Medical School Names Parker CEO
Kyle Parker, former Fort Smith Regional Healthcare Foundation board chairman, has been named president and CEO of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education and also a proposed osteopathic medical school planned to be built in Fort Smith.
by - April 10, 2014 3:45 pm
The Bank of Fayetteville Seeking Nearly $1M from Smiley Interests
The demand for judgment is the first response to an interpleader petition filed by Arvest Bank on April 2.
by - April 9, 2014 9:00 am
Fast to GO App Ready for New Walmart Convenience Store
Bentonville-based Movista LLC develops new app that allows consumers to order food with a handheld device.
by - April 8, 2014 3:13 pm
Arvest Names Rivaldo President and CEO of Arvest-Benton County
Arvest Bank announced Tuesday that Craig Rivaldo has been named as president and CEO of Arvest-Benton County, thereby succeeding Dennis Smiley, who abruptly resigned from the post in a cloud of controversy on March 13.
by - April 8, 2014 10:58 am
Skyline Report: Commercial Space Being Absorbed, Multifamily Vacancies Increase
The Skyline Report issued Tuesday shows commercial space is being absorbed, while multifamily vacancies have jumped in Fayetteville and Bentonville.
by - April 3, 2014 2:20 pm
Arvest Bank Files Interpleader Lawsuit Against Smiley, 19 Creditors
Arvest Bank is hoping to clear itself of any financial liabilities tied to the alleged multi-million dollar loan scam perpetuated by former Arvest Benton County president and CEO Dennis Smiley.
by - April 2, 2014 8:33 am
Ex-Arvest CEO Dennis Smiley, Father Sued Over $245,000 Loan
Delta Trust & Bank filed the complaint March 25 in Benton County Circuit Court.
by - March 31, 2014 8:27 am
UA Appoints Peter MacKeith New Dean of Fay Jones School of Architecture
The professor has taught at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis since 1999.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
Brewery Boom
In light of a more than 215 percent increase in the Arkansas microbrewery industry over three years, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is calling all brewers to a summit in July to hash out issues with the current regulations.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
Building Strategic Capacity
Strategic planning requires complete focus, a willingness to adapt and collaboration. But, no matter how well-thought-out your plan is, there are core skills teams need to develop in order to successfully meet their objectives.