Tag: construction

Cash Flow Keeps Vital Signs Strong

Several area accountants agreed that cash flow is critical for small businesses, especially during an economic downturn.

Bellafont Bumps Up Progress

The Barber Group recently secured financing to finish the stalled Bellafont project in Fayetteville.

Highfill Bidding for New Sewer System

Development in the tiny burg home to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is going forward with bids solicited for a new $6.5 million sewer system.

Pinnacle Partners Plan Partition

Members of the Pinnacle Group are restructuring their partnership, but will retain their existing arrangement in Jetride LLC.

Commercial Permits Dip 35 Percent in 2Q

As the number of building permits decreased in Northwest Arkansas, vacancy rates continued to increase.

West Fayetteville Adds Food Options

New and existing restaurants in west Fayetteville continued to bring in money, despite closings in other areas of the city.

Krushiker Building Candlewood Suites

Hotelier Narry Krushiker is building a new 87-room extended stay hotel near Fort Smith Municipal Airport.

Combs Sells Keystone Crossing Apartments

Springdale’s Gary Combs sells more than $30 million worth of property in two transactions.

Count on ‘Green’ Conferences Boosting Economy (Market Forecast)

Observers in Northwest Arkansas may have noticed that “green” oriented conferences seem to be taking place on a fairly regular basis in the area.

Campbell, Sloan Start Rosson Creek (Real Deals)

Michael Campbell and Charlie Sloan of Springdale start work on a residential project that will be valued at $7 million, and Robert Schmitt of Fayetteville begins construction on a condominium project that will be valued at $5.1 million upon completion.

Terminella Tangles with MNB

Apparently Fayetteville developer Tom Terminella isn’t going to let Metropolitan National Bank foreclose on him without a fight.

Candlewood Coming to Fayetteville

Candlewood Suites will open a four-story, 76-room in Fayetteville in January 2008.

Barber Group Battles World

A little more digging turned up the rest of the details on the dispute between The Barber Group and World Granite and Stone Art we told you about in Whispers July 2.

Networking Benefits Regional Businesses

Networking is a way to build business relationships and networking opportunities abound in Northwest Arkansas five days per week.

Image Matters Shortens Corporate Ladder Climb

Kathryn Lowell of Image Matters in Bentonville helps executives climb the corporate ladder through her teachings.

Employee Feedback Makes For Healthy Morale at Mercy

Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas has listened to its 1,400 employees to find the best ways to build morale.

Lien Filings to Rise as NW Market Cools

With the real estate market in Northwest Arkansas cooling, lawyers have told us to expect plenty of lien filings in the next few months.

NW Housing Market Hits Bankruptcy Bumps

Several bankruptcies filed in northwest Arkansas recently suggest some trouble for the housing and construction market there.

The Region’s Largest Employers, Private Companies

The lists of the region’s largest employers and public companies.

Tax Dollars Move North to Bentonville

City sales tax collections are down in Fayetteville and Springdale and up in Rogers and Bentonville. Analysts and city finance directors said the rise of retail business in Benton County contributed to lagging collections in Washington County.

University of Arkansas to receive $5 million from state for food science center

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year