Regions

Rainbow Curve Set for New Development for New Development

Rainbow Holdings II LLC is in the early stages of developing an $8.7 million commercial construction project in south Bentonville.

Poplar House Clinic Celebrates 10 years

The Poplar House Clinic opened in September 1992 at 1207 West Poplar Street, Rogers, to serve the underprivileged and uninsured.

Arkansas National Keeps Profits Rolling

Through the first two quarters of 2002, Arkansas National Bank in Bentonville had $4.2 million in income ? the third best income in the market.

Tyson Foods Aids Active-Duty Employees

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale will provide differential pay for all of its employees called to active National Guard or military Reserve duty since Sept. 11, 2001.

Getting Artistic in Attracting Business

A five-part plan for improving cultural opportunities in the area has been announced by the Cultural Development Plan Committee formed by the Northwest Arkansas Council.

Rogers Dentist Caters to New Homeowners

Dr. Russell Riggs is offering discounts to new homeowners in an effort to attract their business.

Incorporation Means Name Change for Local co.

Ross Medical Billing Solutions is now Pinnacle Claims Processing.

Halloween Sales up at Melody?s

Sales of Halloween items Steve Melody’s two gift stores in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall are up when compared to the same time last year.

U.S. Pizza Still Cooking Despite Fayetteville Lag

Little Rock?s favorite pizzeria is still searching for a foothold north of I-40.

Northwest Financial Express Awaits Bankruptcy Settlement

Greg Moldenhauer and Larry Shaffer believe their reluctance in the mid-1980s to sell their money order business to City National Bank in Fort Smith led to the bankruptcy.

Spring Contest Apps Being Accepted

The Arkansas Venture Capital Conference will pit blossoming companies in search of venture capital in a competition to make their own case for funding. Executive summaries are due by Dec. 5.

Lincoln, Prairie Grove Shopping for Industry

The small-town atmosphere hasn?t tempted many industries to venture far from the busy Interstate 540 corridor.

Fayetteville, Springdale Taking Different Building Paths

The Washington County seat had a 70 percent increase in new apartment and duplex units built for the first three quarters of 2002 as compared to the same period last year.

Art Croswell Professional Photography

Art Croswell concentrates on commercial advertising and corporate photography, which can involve a number of different venues, including shots for Web sites or calendars.

Rainwater?s Clothing Opens New Store

Rainwater?s Clothing has provided men?s business and upscale casual wear for 28 years in Fort Smith and now has a new Fayetteville store.

Arkansas Best Corp. Earnings Up

Arkansas Best Corp.’s rise in third-quarter earnings may be credited to the demise of rival Consolidated Freightways.

Beverly Settles on Bad Medicare Billings

Beverly Enterprises Inc. has agreed to repay the federal government $175 million in fraudulent billings.

BOK Financial Inc. Reports Growth

Bank of Arkansas? holding company, BOK Financial Inc., reported on Oct. 9 that growth in loans and its securities portfolio, higher revenue from fee-based products and a successful hedging strategy contributed to record third-quarter earnings.

Cannon Express Inc. Expects to Lose $12 Million

On Oct. 1, Cannon Express Inc. said that it expects its net loss before income taxes to widen to about $12 million for fiscal 2002 from $8.4 million in fiscal 2001.

J.B Hunt Profits Exceed Forecasts

Lowell?s J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Oct. 15 reported quarterly profits that exceeded Wall Street forecasts.

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