Tag: Business Services

First Federal Bancshares Will Pay Dividend

Harrison-based First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. declared Aug. 23 that it will pay a 14 cent cash dividend on common stock of the corporation payable on Sept. 25.

Benton County Club Expanding Facilities

The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is in the midst of a $2.5 million fund-raising campaign to aid in the expansion and construction of several facilities.

Tyson Foods Inc. Drops Wilson

Springdale?s Tyson Foods Inc. is dropping the Thomas E. Wilson brand name, opting instead to use its own name on products from the beef and pork divisions it acquired last year.

Talk Is Cheap at $300 per Head

They?re vivacious and vociferous, blatant and boisterous, articulate and … well, audible. Very audible.

From an Icy Will to a Fiery King, No Wonking Allowed

The founders of Executive Communications Consultants LLC teach that there are three different styles of speakers: icy, fiery and hazy.

Waltons, Alpha are Angels of Tech Boom (Ron Goforth Commentary)

The $300 million gift to the University of Arkansas from the Walton Family Charitable Trust Foundation has to be a real boost to the fulfillment of John White?s aspirations for the school to become an important research university.

Walton Gift Helps UA Lure Scholars

As fall classes began Aug. 26 at the University of Arkansas, Suzanne McCray was busier than usual, but she certainly wasn?t complaining.

Building on to Baum?

The University of Arkansas? Baum Stadium, ranked in 1998 as the best collegiate baseball facility by Baseball America, may soon be getting a facelift.

Signal Us If You See …

Signal Hill Partners has pulled out of the market. Mark Nydam, its managing director, said the company hoped to be a $25 million-$50 million competitor to Diamond State Ventures in Little Rock and Fayetteville.

Philpot Fills Void

By now everyone has probably heard that Beall Barclay & Co. PLC, the Fort Smith accounting firm with 3,800 customers and $5 million in annual billings, has launched a financial services and planning division.

Jumbo Advertising is Big Business

One of the most effective and popular new medians to advertise in around the Northwest Arkansas market is with the UA?s state-of-the-art Smartvision LED at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Webster University Web Site Does Well (Web Review)

Fresh off a complete makeover, the Web site for Webster University?s Fayetteville campus appears to be a nice resource for the school?s 130 students.

Wal-Mart Tests Vehicle Registration

The state of Arkansas has teamed up with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to make it a little easier to renew vehicle license plates.

Hotels Would Change Highfill?s Future Drastically

Before the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) moved in, Highfill was hardly noticed by citizens in the two-county area, much less by the folks at Rand McNally.

Little Rock Hotels Look Forward to Better Years

Even with a lower occupancy rate than the national average, Little Rock?s hotel industry is performing a little bit better in some key market indicators such as room rate and revenue per room than the national average.

Fayetteville Marriott Back on Track

On Sept. 11, plans for a Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville fell through.

Life Family Chiropractic Comes to Farmington

Dr. Chris Ackey brings his knowledge of wellness and prevention to Farmington residents through Life Family Chiropractic.

Steve Smith Country Preparing for New Home

Steve Smith recently purchased a building permit valued at $1.37 million to begin construction of a new facility for his Springdale automobile dealership.

Lindsey, Elsass Continue Building in Bentonville

L&E Equity Investments, consisting of John David Lindsey and Kirk Elsass, on July 2 secured 12 loans.

Outdoor Cap Expanding Bentonville Warehouse

Outdoor Cap Co. of Bentonville recently purchased a building permit valued at $1.2 million to expand its warehouse by 53,000 SF.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Charter school progress, and ‘Serious Fiber’ in downtown Fort Smith

Harps, NationsBenefits partner to expand access to benefits card

Walmart leaders note company history, push AI adoption

ArcBest raises its guidance for the second quarter