Regions

Some Industries Thrive During Tough Economy

While a number of industries are struggling in the recession, hard times are good times for some business strategies.

Dana Washburn Admits to Pulaski Bank Fraud

Dana Washburn of Rogers, the former leasing manager for Beau Terre office park and wife of its developer, Colon Washburn, acknowledged in federal court on May 12 that she had faked documents on two different brokerage accounts used to secure millions of d

ALPFA Launches New Chapter

The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting has announced the establishment of a new chapter in Northwest Arkansas.

Architect Touts Green Benefits

The demand for sustainable design and green building is expected to increase dramatically by 2010.

Gary Combs Sues Bank for $108M

Northwest Arkansas developer Gary Combs along with six businesses of which Combs is either the sole member or a partner, are suing Little Rock-chartered Bank of the Ozarks, its CEO, George Gleason and its Northwest Arkansas division president, J. Shannon

Manufacturing Consultancy Services Offered to Manufacturers

In an effort to stimulate growth in the state’s manufacturing industry, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions is offering its expertise and services at no charge for a full day of individualized consultancy to businesses throughout the state.

Computing Academy Inducts New Members

The Arkansas Academy of Computing inducted five new members during their fourth annual banquet held in Fayetteville in April.

PRSA Grants Apex Awards

Kathy Deck, executive director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas was named “Communicator of the Year” for 2008 by the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

Trout Fishing in America Publishes Children’s Book

Four-time Grammy-nominated duet Trout Fishing in America has released a new children’s storybook-music CD combo, “My Name is Chicken Joe.”

Comfort Suites in Springdale Under New Ownership (Real Deals)

Bhikha Hospitality LLC recently purchased the Comfort Suites in Springdale for $3.83 million.

Northwest Arkansas Has Lost its Immunity Card (Commentary by Jeff Collins)

Northwest Arkansas is not immune to the worst recession since the Great Depression, even though it was barely noticed in the previous two recessions.

Broadband Opens Business To World of Possibilities (Commentary by Steve Hankins)

Business leaders could easily think of “Broadband” as just another technology fad. The reality is that the term broadband represents both a fundamental physical change and a conceptual change. Neither will be a fad.

It’s Time for Some Courage (Commentary by Jeff Wood)

It’s a difficult thing to tell one of the most innovative business communities in the nation that it’s lost its mojo. That’s not to say that Northwest Arkansas is kaput. Far from it.

The Dangers of Dickson Street (Editorial)

While the sensational report failed to expose the evils lurking in the shadows of Dickson Street, it did elicit some criticism from citizens and business owners.

Mojitio’s Mexican Not Mild on Salsa (Business Lunch)

Mojito’s oversized booths, bright lighting and colorful walls all made for a cheerful atmosphere and a nice respite from the workday.

Montana Tractors Moves to North Carolina

Montana Tractors in Springdale is closing its doors on South Thompson Avenue and moving operations to Tarboro, NC.

Brother, Can You Spare $9 Million?

As ArkansasBusiness.com reported on May 8, the Little Rock lawyer and real estate investor was called on the carpet by a federal judge in New York last month when he wasn’t able to come up with the last $9.3 million of a $65.9 million settlement that had