Author: Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling

Arkansas Director of DWS Lauds Workforce Training Initiatives

Artee Williams recently spoke in Springdale.

Arkansas Banks Reserve 1.98 Percent in First Quarter 2013

State ranks first in the Eighth District.

Market’s Top Affiliate Sold to Tribune Co.

Local CBS affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5, of Fort Smith is one of 19 television stations that will be sold to the Chicago-based media titan Tribune Co., in a cash deal worth $2.73 billion.

New COO Named at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville

Ben Casmer started in the position on July 1.

First Federal Bancshares to Buy Two Banks in $124 Million Deal

The deal would nearly triple the Harrison-based holding company’s assets up to $1.4 billion.

Fort Smith Businessman Sentenced on Federal Tax Charges

George Avlos, president and owner of LinLex Inc. of Fort Smith, was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison.

Home BancShares to Buy Liberty in $280 Million Deal

When the deal closes later this year, the combined company will have approximately $7.1 billion in assets.

Report: Home Bancshares to Acquire Liberty Bank

The merger would create the second-largest bank in Arkansas, behind only Arvest Bank of Fayetteville.

Shake-up at Collective Bias as CEO John Andrews Exits

The company’s co-founder will remain a shareholder, but he is on to the next big thing.

Educational Attainment Still an Achilles Heel

Study from Ball State University gives Arkansas a failing grade in human capital.

Beaver Lake Home in Garfield Tops $1 Million

Rausch Coleman Homes scoops up lots in Chelsea Crossings addition of Rogers.

Thrive Autism Solutions Opening In Bentonville

Behavioral health expert will open the business in September.

Walton Family Foundation Gives $1.3 Million to Arkansas Public School Groups

Investing in the two organizations is part of the foundations strategy to increase academic performance of the states students.

Mercy to Unveil Senior Behavioral Health Facility Tuesday

The facility will treat patients with dementia, Alzheimers, depression and other mental illnesses.

Siloam Springs Chamber Launches New Website

Officials hope to improve promotion of the organization’s members.

Realtors, Data Report Hot Industrial Sector of Local CRE Market

The vacancy rate has shrunk to 5.7 percent according to a report from Xceligent Inc.

Change is Inevitable (OPINION)

Dedication to local business community will remain a constant.

Sale-Leaseback Deal Nets $7.34 Million for Harps Food Stores Inc.

Bentonville church also has a new home after $1.45 million purchase just off Arkansas Highway 12.

Realtor.com to Provide Comprehensive Commercial Listings via Xceligent Inc.

Realtor.com users will have access to the listings starting in the third quarter of this year.

Rausch Coleman Homes Ranks No. 34 on Top 100 Builder List

Company closed on 948 homes and reported $140 million in revenue in 2012.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville