Regions

Management Realty Adds Commercial Agent

Whitley Dunn, CCIM, recently joined Management Realty as executive broker.

UA’s White Names Long Athletic Director

Jeff Long was named the University of Arkansas? next athletic director on Sept. 11.

Penmac Personnel Opens Local Office

Staffing company opens first branch in Northwest Arkansas.

Arkansas’ ROA Third in District

Arkansas banks average 1.09 percent return on assets for 2007 second quarter.

EquityNet Hires Dell Executive

Fayetteville tech firm hires van Kooij, a former executive at Dell Computers in Austin, Texas.

Sportman?s Warehouse Changes Ownership (Real Deals)

Rogers store sells for $7.31 million; Dixie sells Appleby Landing lot

Vacancy Rates Still High for 2Q Professional Office Market (market forecast by Tom Reed)

Streetsmart Data Services researches various sectors of the commercial real estate market in Northwest Arkansas, including professional office, office/retail, retail, medical office, office/warehouse, hotel and full-service restaurant.

Grand Lien at Beaver Lake (Whispers)

The Beaver Lakes condo project has been hit with large lien by excavation company.

Bentonville Property Makes Profit (Whispers)

A $200,000 piece of property in 1987 is worth more than $6 million 20 years later.

Summit Bank Eyes Fayetteville LPO (Whispers)

Arkadelphia bank plans to open loan production office in Fayetteville with plans to operate full service branch eventually.

Costs High for Camo (Whispers)

Wayne?s Wicked designs new camouflage pattern to avoid paying royalties.

Kansas Connection at Crossland Building (Whispers)

Crossland Building in Rogers will gain a Crabby?s restaurant.

DU Chapter Strong in Benton County (Whispers)

Chapter earns top 100 ranking from national Ducks Unlimited office.

Landers-McLarty-Johnson? (Whispers)

Bob Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, will become the majority owner in Landers-McLarty Auto Group.

Jeeps Jumping in Bentonville (Whispers)

New Jeep building will offer exclusive parts and service for Chrysler owners at Landers-McLarty

Sam?s Club Makes Emmy Appearance (Whispers)

Sam?s Club diamond earrings were a bargain at the Emmy?s compared to some celebrity jewelry.

Pagnozzi Charities Raise $145,000 (Whispers)

Darren McFadden items were hot at the 16th charity golf tournament and auction to benefit Tom Pagnozzi Charities.

July 3-Way Tie For TV Stations

Each of the big three network affiliates has something to brag about in the latest TV ratings.

KNWA Launches Noon News

Half-hour news show starts for KNWA on Sept. 10.

State’s Higher Ed Wage Enrollment War

Enrollment numbers lead marketing efforts for state colleges and universities.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville