Regions

Lindsey & Associates Opens School

Course work is offered in three areas – continuing education, pre-licensure and post-licensure.

ZweigWhite Adds Resources

ZweigWhite has acquired the architectural and engineering resources of Stagnito Media’s Engineering Group.

Fitness 4 Less Up and Running

Mike Maynard and DeWayne Benson are the new owners of a 12,000-SF renovated fitness center in Fayetteville.

Oklahoma Bank Consolidates Charters

Holding company collapsed its seven separate charters at the beginning of the year.

January Retail Sales Climb 0.3 Percent

Bad weather didn’t deter shoppers in January, according to reports.

IberiaBank FSB’s Last Call Report Shows $8 Million Net Income

In the future, we won’t be able to see what assets and net income are attributable to IberiaBank’s Arkansas operations.

John Brown Announces 2011-2012 Tuition Hike

Overall increase of 5.25 percent is for tuition, fees, room and board.

Lewis Will Focus on Consortium Support

New position is part of fundraising efforts.

Windstream, IPC In Legal Battle

IPC accused Windstream of overcharging, double-billing and charging for services that were never agreed to or provided.

Bleidt and Wallace Combine Agencies

Vantage Point Communications LLC is new entity.

-30- (Editor’s Note)

Editor bids a fond farewell to the Business Journal.

Tyson Foods anecdote defies math

Haskell E. Jackson, who crunched numbers at Tyson Foods of Springdale from 1960-78, recalled the strange story of Snowball Express in Oklahoma City.

The Gas Play (Commentary)

Nelson’s obsession with increasing the severance tax remains fascinating.

Local Hotel Sector Reflects Much-Needed Improvement (Commentary)

Increased business travel has been a major contributing factor to improved conditions.

Hunt Ventures Finishes Rogers Retail Building

Pre-leased tenants include Qdoba Mexican Grill, Kate Austin Jewelry & Gifts and TCBY.

Federal Ruling Could Stop Academic Bonuses (Commentary)

New ruling is sure to be scrutinized.

Old Favorites Remain Popular

Familiar names are atop the lists of Northwest Arkansas’ largest resorts and day spas.

Northern Exposure Creating a Buzz (Opinion)

Great atmosphere, good food have new restaurant off to a solid start

First National announces promotions

First National Bank of Fort Smith recently announced the following promotions. Vicki Anderson was promoted to assistant vice president-human resources. Anderson was previously human resources officer. Linda Williams was promoted…

Pork-n-Wings

Enough already about what I’m thinking. Let’s pick your brain using the following multiple choice exercise. The national economy will improve: 1. as the housing and commercial building inventories reach…