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The Satisfaction of Building Drives Masseys CEI Career

To Brent Massey, structuring a company brings a similar gratification to overseeing completion of a large-scale, commercial development project.

Shiloh Museum Undergoing Multi-Year Renovation

The city of Springdale-funded historical museum is conducting the project in-house, taking on one gallery section per year.

Rebrand In Order for Mobile App Formerly Known as Overwatch

After settling a trademark suit, Innovis Labs will soon debut a renamed, new-and-improved version of its interactive gaming app.

Carlyle Group Invests in Steele Crossing Project

Landing the publicly traded, private equity powerhouse as a partner in the project is a major coup for Specialized Real Estate Group and the local market.

NWA Might Get a Bass Pro Shops, In a Roundabout Way

The fishing tackle and sporting goods retail giant is reportedly nearing an acquisition of Cabelas Inc., which opened a store in Rogers in 2012.

New Creature Sues New Jersey Company for Breach of Contract

The Rogers-based shopper marketing firm alleges iON America LLC, a video camera maker and Walmart supplier, did not fully pay for services rendered.

ADEQ Finds Pollution Violation at Kessler Mountain Site

The Arkansas Department of Environment Quality has called for evidence of new pollution controls and inspection reports.

Springdale Waffle Hut Under Renovation; To Reopen as Italian Restaurant

John Carlos Maloku is investing $300,000 to renovate the Sunset Avenue property.

Newks Inks Deal for Space In Country Club Plaza

Newks Eatery signed a 10-year lease to be the first tenant in the shopping center located in Pinnacle Hills.

Johnelle Hunt Donates $5 Million For NWA Game and Fish Center

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is trying to raise as much as $18 million in eight months to finance the project.

Record Year in FY2015 For Tyson Foods Inc.

The countrys largest meat processor had total sales of $41.37 billion for the 12-month period that ended Oct. 3.

Daisy Exchange Buys Property; Building New Fayetteville Store

The new resale shop is planned to open summer 2016, at the northwest corner of Sycamore Street and College Avenue.

Verizon Wireless to Open Springdale Smart Store

The 6,110-SF building on Sunset Avenue was recently acquired by Greenstone Properties of Atlanta for $1.85 million, and is undergoing renovation.

Arkansas Banks Set Pace in Regional ROA, ROE Rankings

In the third quarter of 2015, the average return on assets for Arkansas banks was 1.25 percent, and the average return on equity was 10.31 percent.

BNSF Logistics Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Springdale

The 30,000-SF, state-of-the-art facility combines the operations of two, separate former locations on South Thompson Street.

Congressional delegation responds to Obama speech

President Barack Obama provided few specifics on how the battle against ISIS must be won, members of the state’s Congressional Delegation said Sunday night. In about a 15-minute address in…

A contrast In fiscal responsibility

Editor’s note: Sam T. Sicard is president and CEO of Fort Smith-based First Bank Corp. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the…

Improving mobility through ‘New Urbanism’ and regional collaboration

Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker and state highway commissioner. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They…

Mercy seeks ‘cooling therapy’ cardiology help from Divine Charity Ball fundraiser

Cardiac arrest patients in Northwest Arkansas – which in recent history has included a U.S. Senator – are a step closer to having access to therapeutic hypothermia as a result…

Hogs to play in the Liberty Bowl, ASU Red Wolves off to the New Orleans Bowl

The University of Arkansas has accepted an invitation to play in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, the school and the Southeastern Conference announced Sunday. Arkansas (7-5) will face Kansas State (6-6)…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

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

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