Regions

Aloft Gives a Boost To Rogers Bed Tax

The anticipation surrounding the debut of the trendy Aloft Hotel in Rogers in June was not unwarranted.

Einstein Bros. Coming To Northwest Arkansas

Einstein Bros. Bagels, a popular bagel and coffee chain, is expanding to Northwest Arkansas.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Takes Fast 15 Nominations

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal announces open nominations for the Fast 15, profiles of 15 of Northwest Arkansas? youngest professionals on the fast track to success.

Furniture Store Switches Hands

IQ Furniture of Springdale became BCBC Modern in June.

Riggins Construction Builds Springdale?s Parker Place (Real Deals by Susannah Patton)

Kevin Riggins builds 1,500-SF Springdale homes; Little Rock company buys Fayetteville Motel 6.

Barber Battles Shift to Court Clerk

On Oct. 1, Barber?s Lynnkohn LLC, which filed for Chapter 11 protection on Aug. 20 to stave off the scheduled foreclosure sale of the Legacy Building, sued Washington County Circuit Court clerk Bette Stamps.

West-Ark Church of Christ 25th Anniversary & Homecoming

Guest Speaker is Jack Harriman, West-Ark minister, 1981-1987. Celebrating 25 years since the first service was held in the West-Ark building at 900 N. Waldron Road at Grand Avenue (479) 452-1240 www.westark.org

Big Horn Ranch Sells to Kentucky Couple

Pair to promote what was once J.B. Hunt?s world-class getaway for hunters.

Norman, ‘Open Season’ Bring Hunting to All Ages

Joe Norman and The Sportsman Channel?s ‘Open Season’ are a big hit with kids.

Hunt Test Gets Retrievers In Shape for Duck Season

Retrievers keep their hunting instincts in tune by participating in hunt tests before duck season.

DBB, WMAs Create ‘Arklahoma’ Roosts

Dux, Bux & Backs, a duck hunting club in nearby Oklahoma, is an exclusive getaway for seven Northwest Arkansas executives.

Champions For Kids Steps up Giving

Champions for Kids founder Adelaide Schaeffer is spending the year at Harvard to study ways to improve the nonprofit organization?s performance.

Economy Slows Sports Spending

As the economy weakens, consumers tighten their belts on leisure and sports spending.

Washington County Buys Terminella Building for $4.5M (Real Deals)

Washington County purchased the Terminella Building at 123 N. College Ave. from Terminella Associates Inc. on Aug. 25. The county paid $4.5 million for the two-story structure.

Leaders: Learn to Listen Or Miss the Vital Points (Commentary)

The Financial Times recently introduced ?Madame Zazou? in an article on Cirque du Soleil. But it went on to write about the succession plan and strategic future of the Montreal-based entertainment company.

Entrepreneur Adds Festive Flair to Doggy Daycare

Dog lover turns passion into viable business.

Confidence Must Be Gained For Home Market Recovery (Market Forecast)

In late July, President Bush quietly signed a housing bill intended to help struggling homeowners.rnThis piece of legislation is regarded as the most significant housing bill in decades but it may not fix the financial crisis.

Past Due Loan Values Skyrocket 121 Percent

Twenty-one banks doing business in Benton and Washington counties had a combined $313.8 million worth of loans on their books that were not accruing interest as of June 30.

Discount Retailers a Shelter in the Storm (Touch Points)

While financials have been battered and the broader index is now down more than 25 percent from its all-time high of 14,164 set Oct. 9, investors ? reckoning correctly that folks still have to eat and dress ? have put their faith in discount retailers dur

The Ignorant American (Commentary)

If I were a conspiracy theorist, I might conclude that keeping Americans financially ignorant was part of a plot. If consumers truly understood personal finance, a lot of business plans would fall apart.

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year

Gov. Sanders: Student proficiency scores up since LEARNS