Tag: Banking & Finance

Bank of America Shuffles Money Managers

We had one pressing question when we heard Bank of America Investments no longer has any advisers in Northwest Arkansas: Who?s taking care of the investors? money?

Combs? War of Words II

We?re confident developer Gary Combs was a popular topic of conversation at a recent gathering in Branson, Mo., the 72nd annual Arkansas Bank Management Seminar.

2009 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40 Class Driven Toward Success

The 2009 class of Forty Under 40 honorees, the 13th since the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal began publishing, is diverse and dedicated.

Gary Combs’ War of Words

Developer Gary Combs is on a roll after negotiating a foreclosure settlement with Little Rock?s Bank of the Ozarks at the point of a countersuit.

NWA Bank Jobs Bouncing Back

Believe it or not, there was some bright news in banking during the first quarter. Inspired by positive job numbers related to the hotel industry we wondered how bad the banking sector had suffered.

BOF Sues Combs, He Settles with BOZ

Springdale developer stays busy with lawsuits.

BOZ Exec Said To Have Taken Residence in Waterford Clubhouse

Combs alleges residence in Waterford Estates Clubhouse.

Western Bank Recovering Past Dues

CEO says bank?s problems are on the ?back side.?

Springdale Looks at New Side of Streamline Tax

The Streamlined Sales and Use Agreement, a federal program designed to standardize sales tax rules nationwide, will allow states to collect sales tax on Internet and mail-order purchases, which previously have been exempt.

Times Favorable To Pass the Bucks

Many financial experts say now, when values are depressed and tax rates are comparatively low, may be the best time for high-net-worth individuals to begin transferring wealth to their heirs.

International Standards Stir Accounting Debate

As of July 1, the seemingly bottomless pool of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles will be available at one handy-dandy spot – a Web site that allows users to navigate their way through the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s rules and regulations

North Gulley Development Goes Bust

A company called North Gulley Development LLC filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy back in March.

Risky Business For Nonprofits (Commentary by Keith Ekenseair)

In today’s economic times, many organizations are tossing out the notion of maximizing interest income because they are struggling to have adequate cash to meet current operating needs.

CPA Numbers Climb Despite Consolidation

There’s been subtraction going on at accounting firms in Northwest Arkansas for the last year.

Bentonville Wal-Mart Store to Get Full Remodel (Real Deals)

Bentonville Wal-Mart property will remain open during remodel.

Arvest Passes $1 Billion Mark in Mortgage Closings

Arvest officials are pleased with accelerated pace of mortgage business.

May Disputes Talk of Change in Ownership

The president of a Little Rock general contracting company says financial troubles have been overblown.

Attention to Quality Customer Service Yields High Returns (Commentary)

Customer service needs to be brought back to the forefront and emphasized not only in training, but in the maintaining and running of our businesses.

Arvest Gets High Score In Satisfaction Study

Arvest Bank of Fayetteville customers give it highest rating of any bank in its region.

Central Arkansas Lender Spreads to Northwest

Partnership between Bank of Little Rock Mortgage and Fort Smith-based Barron Mortgage could be a sign of things to come in Northwest Arkansas.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ‘Oceanscape’ playground work begins, Mercy stroke program renewed

Walmart likely to tap insiders for expected leadership changes

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up