Northwest Arkansas

Nominate for our Best in Class Awards

Morning News Exec Logo Looks Like Enron ?E?

We were amused when we opened the Oct. 27 issue of The Morning News and saw a logo floating inside an article about Collins Haynes, the architect and developer from Rogers.

Arvest No. 1 Among Regions Mortgage Lenders

Arvest Bank of Fayetteville tops the list of the region’s largest mortgage lenders, according to the latest list by the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

CommunityCare, NWACF Give Donors, Area Strong Foundation

The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation has $4 million in endowed funds and the CommunityCare Foundation has $120 million. The NWACF has 47 different funds under its umbrella, including CommunityCare.

Motorcycles? Mystique Puts White Collars in Black Leather

Like that six-pack rediscovered in the garage, the Harley-Davidson motorcycle is once again cool.

Hunts Rolling in the Dough

Most of Arkansas? wealthiest seem to be recovering from 2001 down year, as eight of the 10 families on Arkansas Business? 2001 list saw an increase.

Tip of the Benberg

Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club executive director John Benberg has resigned following an arrest for driving while intoxicated and careless driving.

‘Incidents’ Questioned

DWI and nightclub incidents are “critical information” for employer.

Combs Parts Redi-Mix

Gary Combs continues to sell off his joint ventures with Carla Tyson, who is expected to be his ex-wife soon.

Golf Takes a Mulligan

TTwo officers from Golf Entertainment Inc. of Springdale appear to have started a new business at 100 E. Emma Ave.

Walton Bimmer a Bummer

Mysterious eBay sale lists car owned by Walton heir ? sort of.

Bikes Taking New Turn

Dan Allen, managing director of GMS Group Inc. in Fayetteville, has resigned as the promoter of the city?s Bikes, Blues & Barbecue festival.

Wal-green Space

Walgreen’s is planning to build a new drug store at 3939 Shiloh Drive.

Say ‘Cheese’ and Gelato

Gina Berquist plans to open a shop serving gelato at 329 West Ave. Gelato is Italian ice cream.

Election Causes Reflection (Jeff Hankins Commentary)

Arkansas Business Publishing Group President and Publisher Jeff Hankins offers observations on Tuesday?s election results.

Don?t Let Us Down (Editorial)

Legislators have the chance to formulate legislation to bring about the worthy goals of these ballot initiatives but without all the troublesome side effects that brought them to defeat.

United Bank Plans Large Expansion

United Bank and United Holding Co. plans to construct a $3 million United Building ? to be home to the company?s retail and wholesale mortgage servicing operations, investment planning services and other bank operations.

Houndstooth Sales Jump as Sports Afield Deal Nears

Houndstooth Clothing Co. of Fayetteville had a 32 percent increase in same-store sales during September and an 11 percent increase in October.

Delta Systems Inc. Chosen for Custom Packaging

Conros Corp. has selected Delta Systems Inc. to supply electrical kits to repair highly specialized flow wrappers.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over IBP Hiring Practices

Wages at IBP?s Joslin, Ill., beef plant are governed by a collective bargaining agreement between the company and a labor union, and the court won’t interfere.

Feds Take Over XNA Screening

Federal security personnel are taking over airport security screenings nationwide.

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report