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Regions Buys Merchants Insurance

Regions Financial Corp. of Birmingham, Ala., recently acquired the assets of Louisiana-based Merchants Insurance Services Inc.

Ellison Is Coming to UA

Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle Corp., is scheduled to present a gift on Nov. 3 to the University of Arkansas? Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Verisource Has Veri-Big Potential

Verisource Inc., the network engineering and application development technology firm in Rogers, has become the largest Oracle reseller in Arkansas.

The Governator Would Be Proud

Gold?s Gym plans to open a $2 million workout facility at Brightwood Center on Southwest Regional Airport Boulevard in Bentonville.

Bakery Will Open on School

La Maison des Tartes, a bakery, will open in mid-November at 481 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville?s Mill District development with a five-year lease.

Generation X meets Gen2

Students at the University of Arkansas will probably be the first people in the state to ride on the new Gen2 elevator system by Otis Elevator Co.

Yellin? for Arvest

Here?s a look at who benefited from Arvest Bank?s $30.5 million buyout of Mountain Bancshares Inc.

The Arvest Pie Is Large

Ownership of $5.1 billion-asset Arvest Bank Group is divided largely among four members of the Walton family of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. fame

Mechanical Oversight Found

A research oversight got 2003 declared the UA Mechanical Engineering Department?s centennial year even though it was really 1996.

Reaser Tells BOA Clients To Expect Economic Leap

Lynn Reaser, a professor of economics and the chief economist and senior market strategist for Banc of America Capital Management, painted a very upbeat picture on Oct. 8 for a select group of high-net-worth clients at Rogers? Embassy Suites Hotel.

Paneitz Takes Over as NWACC President

Becky Paneitz began her new job as president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College on Aug. 1.

JBU, Webster Make U.S. News Ranking

John Brown University in Siloam Springs was ranked as the 11th ?best comprehensive college? in the South this year by U.S. News & World Report.

State?s Top Philanthropies Include Towering Local Trio

Five of the Top 10 and eight of the Top 20 largest nonprofit organizations in the state are based in Northwest Arkansas.

$1 Million Gift Funds New MRI

A $1 million gift to Sparks Regional Medical Center in September was the largest single donation in the Fort Smith hospital?s history.

Let?s Preserve Affordable Health Care Choices (Sharon Allen Commentary)

Sharon Allen, president and chief operating officer of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, says the company?s provider network arrangements offer Arkansans a wider array of choices than Blue Cross competitors.

Luxury Auto Sales Cruise Along: Area Dealers Dig Growth In High-Dollar Segment

Northwest Arkansas is brimming with millionaires. But Benton and Washington County are without a Lexus, Jaguar or Volvo dealership, and the wealthy in search of those wheels have to get them from Little Rock or Tulsa.

?Any Willing Provider? Law Needed (Randy Cason Commentary)

Randy Cason, CEO of Southwest Regional Medical Center in Little Rock, says Arkansas? ?any willing provider? law is needed.

Krispy Kreme Zeal is Real

The arrival of Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Northwest Arkansas has been a much anticipated event.

D&O Policies Get Pricey, Particular

Sweeping changes in directors and officers (D&O) insurance coverage have given corporate brass a whole new level of exposure when it comes to potential liability for lapses in corporate governance.

Clark Jumps Into the Fray (Editorial)

Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark has thrown his hat into the Presidential ring.

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal