Regions

Lumber Prices Slump With Housing Sales

The slowdown in the housing market has created almost a freefall in lumber prices, which are now at their lowest weekly level in nearly five years.

Alternate Fuels a Must for National Security (Editorial)

One good thing to come out of the steep increase in gas prices is that it has focused attention once again on renewable sources of energy.

Advisers Say Business Is Stable Despite Rates

Northwest Arkansas banks are competing for deposits with higher rates, but is the environment biting into the wealth management business?

Bank of America Targets Rich Clients

Bank of America Corp. has launched a new managed investment advisory account that will allow wealthy clients access to a wide range of investments in a single account.

Benefits and Costs Changing in 2007

Adjustments are made to both government payments and certain benefit costs each year based on the cost of living of the previous year.

Shanks Purchases Logoworks Company

Stephen Shanks is the new owner of three Logoworks Inc. printing shops in Northwest Arkansas. He purchased the company for an undisclosed amount on Sept. 25 from the family of Michael Shassere, who recently passed away.

Arkansas Venture Forum Announces Speakers

The Arkansas Venture Forum?s fifth annual Venture Conference announces three nationally-known entrepreneurs as keynote speakers.

Springdale Arvest Relocates Private Bank

Arvest Bank-Springdale relocated its private bank department to a remodeled 5,000-SF branch on S. Thompson Street in mid-October.

Hanson Opens Home D?cor Store

Klane Hanson, owner of Arkansas Home Outfitters, has yet to advertise opened the store?s doors Sept. 2 and held a grand opening Oct. 18.

Sponsor Saves Golf Tourney

After a lengthy search for a title sponsor, a golf tournament will resume under its old name when entering its 10th year this spring.

FNB Tops Deposit List

As of June 30, First National Bank of Fort Smith holds the top spot for the deposit market share in Crawford and Sebastian counties.

AAM Ranks As Largest Broker Dealer in NW Arkansas

Arvest Asset Management is the largest broker dealer in Northwest Arkansas when ranked by the number of licensed agents within the six-county market.

Upscale Ropes Myers Ranch (Real Deals)

Paul Myer breaks ground on $100 million Myers Ranch development in Rogers.

KNWA Show Airs Ethics, Etiquette

The Soderquist Center for Leadership and Ethics and Executive Communications Consultants host shows on KNWA.

Mullikin Agency Blown from House

The Mulllikin Agency will be moving to Sunset Ave. after a storm destroyed its office.

Tyson Ads Win Award

Tyson Foods Inc wins award for multicultural ad campaign.

Wally Hall of Shame

Wally Hall?s depiction of Razorback offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn is fouled.

Duo Detained for Drinking, Driving and Cross-Dressing

Madison County sheriff?s officer makes an unusual find.

SOAPware Aids Medical Field

Dr. Randall Oates created SOAPware to improve patient care and medical communication.

Ethanol Production Could Threaten Tyson Earnings

The development of ethanol puts an increasing demand on corn, which could impact the poultry industry.

LR Fed official praises Warsh start amid economic uncertainty

Beechwood Hospitality starts operating Fayetteville hotel

Crystal Bridges names 3 to executive leadership jobs

Lawrence Healthcare hires Anthony Knighton as president