Tag: construction

VCC Tops List of State’s Contractors

The largest commercial contractors based in Arkansas enjoyed revenue growth that averaged more than 30 percent in 2004 as compared with 2003.

The Region’s Largest Subcontractors

The 2005 list of the region’s largest subcontractors, including electrical, mechanical and specialty contractors.

Posh Patios Provide At-Home Getaway

Turning a backyard into a vacation spot is the rising trend, as consumers spent $23.2 billion on outdoor furniture, pools and spas in 2003.

May Climbs Aspen Ridge (Real Deals)

May Construction Co. begings a $38 million project on Aspen Ridge, a 28-acre town-home development in Fayetteville.

VIP Event Trolls for Legacy Investors

We heard the invitation-only, V.I.P. event The Barber Group hosted at Bordino’s restaurant on Aug. 23 brought in more than just a few handshakes.

Dixie Digs Deeper For Deal Potential

At Dixie Development Inc., it’s all about the numbers. The $30 million company analyzes about 100 properties per quarter and wades through spreadsheets of probable scenarios to determine a projects’ viability.

Strategic Networking Starts By Tapping Into Connectors

The business world is numb with numbers, analysis ad nauseam and jargony gibberish. But executives say one tangible that accounts for the majority of their business can’t be crammed into a spreadsheet ? the ability to network.

Vendor Space Expands, But New Arrivals Scarce

Real Estate Data Market Inc. provides a summary of real estate activity.

Carpenter Hammers Post Meadows Lots (Real Deals)

Johnson Switch duplexes sell for $2.86 million. Copper Creek Phase II heats up.

Bassett Furniture Store Slated for Fayetteville

Leigh Enterprises LLC plans to build a 22,809-SF Bassett Furniture Direct store on two acres it recently purchased in Fayetteville’s CMN Business Park. The store will be located on the northwest corner of Steel and Shiloh streets.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 2005 40 Under 40

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2005 40 Under 40 list of the region’s most influential business and political leaders.

BOS Makes Bank With Hawkins (Real Deals)

Pleasant Crossing Power Center LLC sells a 4.46-acre lot in June at Pleasant Crossing to GRH Kaysville LLC for $6.4 million.

New NARTI Digs?

Northwest Arkansas Radiation Treatment Institute is apparently working to develop a satellite facility on Rogers? Horsebarn Road.

Last Goshen Gate

Goshen has banned gated communities after developer Gary Combs began construction of Waterford Estates, which has a large wall fronting Arkansas Highway 45.

Wally Properties Follows Wal-Mart Store Openings

John Alford of Wally Properties LLC and partner Charles Palmer have developed or redeveloped more than 1 million SF of space in former Wal-Mart stores, or in what?s called ?shadow? buildings near new Wal-Mart Supercenters.

Cooper Creates Shopping Center (Real Deals)

Nabholz Construction Corp. of Conway buys a building permit valued at $4 million to build a 52,000-SF shopping center off Sixth Street in Fayetteville.

Faux Painting A Foundation for New Business

Vicci Hull and Brenda Carpenter opened Unique Faux and Faux Designs by Brenda in Rogers. They do faux painting for new construction or redesigns in homes.

Study Tracks Effects Of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence affects more than just those at home. It can also cost companies money if employers aren’t aware of the situation or don’t know how to handle it.

Task Force Eyes New Fort Smith Ballpark

A task force has been created to help develop a ballpark complex off Clayton Expressway in downtown Fort Smith. Dean Kruithof, deputy city administrator, said the complex would cost $10 million to $14 million.

Parisian Store in Rogers Might Add 20,000 SF

The 100,000-SF Parisian store planned for the Pleasant Crossing retail development in Rogers might be expanding by about 20,000 SF.

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