Regions

State?s Reserve Highest in Region

In the third quarter of 2007, Arkansas banks collectively had a loan-loss-reserve ratio of 1.40 percent, up from 1.38 percent for the same period in 2006.

Fort Smith Pavilion Project On Target

Construction is moving forward at the Fort Smith Pavilion, the site where developers literally moved a mountain to create space for a Target discount store, among other retail and restaurant offerings.

Mars Petcare Builds Fort Smith Facility

Mars Inc. will be bringing an $80 million, 250,000-SF manufacturing facility to Fort Smith that will create 110 jobs, which will likely double within five years to about 200.

Chinese Stock Market Set for Growing Pains (Commentary)

China?s economy is an enigma; a booming capitalist free-for-all managed by communists and the world?s largest exporter whose citizens can hold only the domestic currency. China?s stock market is a baffling blend of progress and protectionism.

Growth Grabs Additional Promenade Land (Real Deals)

Chicago-based General Growth Properties, acting through Pinnacle South LLC, recently purchased two parcels of land, totaling 30.2 acres, from Great Northwest Development LLC for $6.8 million.

Supplier Scorecard Education Shifts to High Gear (Touch Points)

he second year of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.?s supplier scorecard is coming this February and for the first time the data collected will be used by buyers to guide their purchasing decisions.

First State Bank Files Forecloses

First State Bank of Lonoke has filed three foreclosures totaling $7.85 million against some familiar names in Northwest Arkansas.

Flying Burritio Spreading Wings

Flying Burrito is preparing for take-off. Restaurant owners Archie Schaffer Jr. and Mike Rohrbach are in the process of franchising the Fayetteville eatery.

All Star Sports Arena For Sale

All Star Sports Arena in Springdale is up for sale for $6.26 million.

Beer Sales Chugging Along

In our Nov. 5 issue, our chart of Fayetteville beer sales revealed Wedington Liquor ranked No. 3 during 2006 with $999,442 in gross sales.

Arkansas Has 30-1 Odds To Win Basketball Championship

Sports books in Las Vegas give Arkansas basketball coach John Pelphrey a decent shot to earn nearly $2 million in his first year on the job.

Daly Discount Golf Store Going Under

Former Razorback and two-time major winner John Daly, who attended the Arkansas-Missouri game on Nov. 28, had one of his worst years ever on the 2007 tour.

International Day of the Ninja

Don't forget to celebrate International Day of the Ninja. Our stealthy friends often go unnoticed day to day by average people. (I think thats considered a good thing for them) …