by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Outlasting the Rest
GCM among area’s most senior computer companies Gary McLendon’s company may be the granddaddy of all computer companies in Northwest Arkansas. Founded in 1983 by McLendon and a partner, GCM…
Regions
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Are We Wimping Out?
I’m puzzled by our local enterprise development community, both the public and private sectors. Why is it so conservative in matters involving technology? When fortunes are being made in technology-focused…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Haz-Mert Raises Computers From the Grave
A computer that goes to a landfill to die is a problem, for at least a couple of reasons: It’s taking up valuable landfill space and it’s full of toxic…
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Nel’s Hallmark
Owner: Nelda and Richard Allen Address: 1404 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, 72703 Phone: 501-443-3663 Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday Start-up date: Nov. 26…
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Welcome Inc.
Owner: Lisa Leonard Address: 123 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, 72701 Phone: 501-267-1254 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Start-up date: Nov. 15 In the business of welcoming, smiles become…
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ADGX Graphic Design
Owners: Alex and Nicole Darmstaedter Address: 120 W. Central Ave., Bentonville, 72712 Phone: 501-271-2349 Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday- Friday Start-up date: Oct. 15 Memorable logos and company…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
CJRW Hires Nashville PR Firm
Arkansas’ largest advertising, marketing and public relations agency has hired a Nashville, Tenn., public relations firm to stake out business in new markets. Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods hired McNeely Pigott…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Hogs Want to Sell Exclusive Marketing
University of Arkansas sports marketing director Matt Shanklin says his department is trying to land a single major supporter for all UA athletics. Currently, the department’s advertising is divided up…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
It Musta Been a Slow News Week
Admittedly, it usually is between Christmas and New Year’s Day. But some of the stories we saw on local television news were a little far out there. KFSM-TV, Channel 5,…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
A Case of Unfortunate Timing
The lead story in The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas’ Fayetteville section on Dec. 30 was published under this six-column headline: “Building a bridge to the future: Youth Bridge Emergency…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
A Case of Misidentification
Anyone can make a mistake, but Arkansas’ only statewide paper should have known this guy: John McDonnell, the University of Arkansas track coach. McDonnell is the winningest track coach in…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Internet Providers Get to Points (of Presence)
Probably the best way to rank local Internet service providers would be by the amount of revenue they bring in. But until the companies start turning their financial statements over…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Bank of the Ozarks Inc.
Directors of Bank of the Ozarks Inc. have declared a dividend of 10 cents a share on the bank’s common stock. The dividend is payable Jan. 14 to shareholders of…
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Refinancing ?IMPACs? Bentonville Courtyard
Bentonville’s Courtyard by Marriot hotel at 1001 McLain Road in Bentonville was part of a $365 million refinancing by IMPAC SPE #1, the managing member of IMPAC Hotels I LLC…
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Shahs Refinance Ramada Loan
Dipen and Nahal Shah bought the Ramada Inn at 1209 N. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville Oct. 5 for $3 million. They received $2.3 million in financing from Arkansas National Bank…
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Carlton Bates Distributor Re-does Springdale Note
Carlton Bates Co. of Little Rock, a electronic-component distributor, in September refinanced several properties, including its operation at 4413 North Thompson St. in Springdale. The 1.88-acre Lot 5 of the…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Carlson Cleans Up With Bond Financing
Mark Carlson’s C&C Sales Inc. of Siloam Springs, which does business as Clean Concepts, got $1.1 million in bond financing Sept. 1 through the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. The loan…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Duplexes Bought by C&L Properties
C&L Properties LLC of Springdale, owned by Carl D. and Kimberly A. Ledbetter, recently bought five quadplexes on Linda Jo Place in Fayetteville. McIlroy Bank & Trust Co. supplied $478,000…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Appleby Office Opens in Fayetteville
A group of partners has nearly completed its 5,000-SF Appleby Business Center at 2928 McKee Circle just south of Fiesta Square in Fayetteville. Bank of Fayetteville provided the financing for…
by - January 10, 2000 12:00 am
Tyson Victory Streak Continues in Courts
Tyson Foods Inc. won round one of its legal superbout with ConAgra Inc. of Omaha, Neb. It’s the third in a recent series of court victories for the Springdale poultry…