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Growth Group Buys E.J. Ball Building for $3.8 Million

Growth Group of Fayetteville recently bought the seven-story, 53,781-SF E.J. Ball building in Fayetteville for $3.8 million.

Concrete Company Signs Big Order

American Decorative Concrete Supply Corp. of Springdale recently took a $2 million order from one of the five largest concrete manufacturers in the world.

Signature Plans Bella Vista Site

Fayetteville?s Signature Bank of Arkansas has set its sights on a Bella Vista branch. The office, slated for 406 Town Center, will be the sixth full-service Signature Bank location.

Garrison Financial Tallies First Year

It?s been a little more than year since Tom Garrison?s company, Garrison Financial Corp., bought out Rebecca Garner?s firm, Garner Asset Management. So far, the firm has seen positive results.

Two Flight Schools Planned For Area

Two new flight academies could be opening in Fayetteville and Bentonville in early April.

First Financial Eyes Cornerstone Bank

First Financial Bank of El Dorado is working to buy Cornerstone Bank of Senatobia.

Jury Says Zero Dollars for Land Owner

In an unusual verdict, a Russellville businessman has been ordered to give property to the state highway department without any compensation.

Ag Info Service Is ATTRActive, Free Adviser

ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) is the single largest project of the National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA can provide free technology advice for farmers in Arkansas.

Urbanization Devours Blueberry Farms

The high price of real estate in Northwest Arkansas is turning blueberry farms into subdivisions. Blueberry acreage in Arkansas is down as a result, even though it is increasing nationwide.

Pro-Cal Turns Waste to Feed

Simmons Foods Inc. of Siloam Springs has invented Pro-Cal, which allows the poultry to convert a byproduct of poultry processing into a feed for chickens and cows. Its new $10 million, 125,000-SF plant in Missouri will manufacture Pro-Cal.

Agri Lending Slows Slightly

Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas begins distributing $4.5 million in patronage refund checks to its members for 2005.

Drought Threatens Cattle Farms

A year-long drought affecting Texas, Oklahoma and western Arkansas has caused a shortage of hay to feed cattle through the winter. Hay supplies are down 50 to 60 percent as farmers shift to alternative feeds and feel the financial pinch.

Oklahoma AG Wants To Speed Up Testing

The Oklahoma Attorney General?s office says heavy rains, combined with the likelihood farmers will clean out their chicken houses, will provide the best chance for them to test the Illinois River watershed area for pollution.

Crossroads Junction Offers Great Cookies, Onion Rings (Business Lunch)

Crossroads Junction Caf? gets 2.5 stars in our business lunch review.

Proposed Casino Stirs Gaming Debate

Bennie Westphal, CEO of The Westphal Group in Fort Smith, sells 10 acres along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith to the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma to build a $135-million riverfront casino.

Arkansas? 3Q ROA Fourth in District

In the third quarter of 2005, Arkansas banks collectively had a return on their average assets (ROA) of 1.18 percent, ranking as No. 4 of the seven states in the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank?s Eighth District.

Hay Web Site Gains Attention

The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service launches the Arkansas Hay Producers Database.

Key & Associates Buys Century 21 Franchise

Key & Associates Realtors in Hiwasse signs a Century 21 franchise agreement. The firm hopes to convert officially into a Century 21 operation by July.

New Design School To Offer Digital Program

The New Design School, a nonprofit school in Fayetteville, is starting the state?s first certificate program in digital design.

Rogers Ropes Conventions

The Arkansas Governor?s Conference on Tourism will be coming to Rogers in March 2008. The conference should bring in 500 to 800 people. It?s the first time the area has hosted the event.

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic