Regions

Deposit Express

First National Bank of Springdale received approval in early January from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for an innovative plan to grow its commercial client base.

Cutting Edge Museum

A.G. Russell Knives is planning to open a new museum early in 2004.

Doobie or Not Doobie

The Alliance for Reform of Drug Policy in Arkansas Inc. was miffed on Jan. 15 after the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette refused to publish its advertisement for medical marijuana.

Leaving Waste Behind

John Sampier, who left Perry L. Butcher & Associates of Rogers in August 2001 to join Waste Management Inc. in Tontitown, will rejoin PBA on Feb. 3.

The Region’s Largest Newspapers, Advertising Agencies

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s lists of the region’s largest newspapers and advertising agencies.

Rockefeller Rally?

Several states, including Arkansas, are vying to be the first to launch American Venture Resource Association in hopes of becoming the next Silicon Valley or Golden Triangle.

Springdale Days Inn to Convert to Doubletree Club

The Days Inn in Springdale will soon be turning into the Doubletree Club, adding an Italian-style cafe, indoor swimming pool and meeting room to its 85-room facility.

Lewis Buys Laney?s

Fayetteville?s Lewis Automotive Group plans to close Jan. 31 on the purchase of Laney?s Collision Services Inc. in Springdale.

Taco Tradeoff

Ben Hunt, owner of Fayetteville?s Casa Taco for the past 32 years, said he intends to lease the 5,000-SF space at 1860 N. Crossover Road that housed a Cafe Santa Fe until mid-December.

Look Mom, No Wires

Wireless Internet service provider (ISP) TanTella Inc. of Bentonville on Jan. 2 began offering high-speed connectivity throughout most of Benton County.

Working on Watson

Greg House wants to build a 50,000-SF mixed-used development at the corner of Watson and St. Charles Streets in Fayetteville, one block south of the city?s Dickson Street entertainment district.

Pinnacle Air Plans Buy of Springdale Service

Pinnacle Air Group, LLC has signed a tentative multi-million-dollar agreement to purchase Springdale Air Service Inc. and take over the fixed-base operation at the Springdale Airport terminal.

Rogers Companies get Charged up About Buyout

Sierra Capital LLC, doing business as AMO Electric Supply Co., recently acquired Sallee Electric Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The resulting company will operate as AMO Electric Motor Service.

Beverly Agrees with Digital Angel

Beverly Enterprises Inc. has entered an alliance with Digital Angel Corporation to allow the health care company to distribute Digital Angel GPS products and monitoring services to its customers.

Hospital Auxiliary Fund Awards $33,000 in Grants

The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation distributed $33,000 in grants last month from funds established by the Northwest Medical Center Auxiliary.

Business Journal Promotes Editor

Lori Harrison-Stone, most recently assistant editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, has been promoted to associate editor.

Daily Record puts a Little Extra in the Stocking

The Benton County Daily Record gave its readers an extra 48 pages of Christmas news on Christmas Day.

Advertising Age Flubs TM Story

Advertising Age reported that TM?s primary rival in Northwest Arkansas, Blackwood Martin/CJRW of Fayetteville, had closed and Murray had hired away its staff of 11. The agency is still alive and well.

Business Journal Flubs Accountants List

Fiser & Co. of Springdale, founded in 1985 by Sam Fiser, was inadvertently left of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal?s Largest Accountants List in the Dec. 9 issue.

Drake Opens CPA Office

Terry L. Drake has opened a new CPA office in his hometown.

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property