by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
New Sandwiches Serve Tyson Foods
Bradley Blum, CEO of Burger King Corp., appeared recently on CNBC?s ?Squawk Box? and discussed his company?s new international growth strategy which could benefit Tyson Foods Inc.
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by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
Beverly Sells 13 California Properties
Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith on Oct. 2 said it has sold 13 southern California properties ? 12 nursing homes and one assisted-living center ? in undisclosed cash deals as part of its ongoing divestiture strategy.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
Regions Buys Merchants Insurance
Regions Financial Corp. of Birmingham, Ala., recently acquired the assets of Louisiana-based Merchants Insurance Services Inc.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
Yellin? for Arvest
Here?s a look at who benefited from Arvest Bank?s $30.5 million buyout of Mountain Bancshares Inc.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
Mechanical Oversight Found
A research oversight got 2003 declared the UA Mechanical Engineering Department?s centennial year even though it was really 1996.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
Paneitz Takes Over as NWACC President
Becky Paneitz began her new job as president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College on Aug. 1.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - October 13, 2003 12:00 am
$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.
by - September 29, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - September 29, 2003 12:00 am
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.
by - September 29, 2003 12:00 am
?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.
by - September 29, 2003 12:00 am
Krispy Kreme Zeal is Real
The arrival of Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Northwest Arkansas has been a much anticipated event.