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First National Bank of Rogers Changes Name to First National Bank of NWA

First National Bank of Rogers announces Friday it is rebranding its name to First National Bank of NWA, effective August 1.

Report: Barber Sentencing Hearing Scheduled Aug. 13

Brandon Barber, who pleaded guilty July 31 to three felony charges of conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit bank fraud, has been in the Washington County Jail since June 14, 2013.

Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon Stepping Down; Foran Named Successor

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. made the announcement Thursday in a news release, and said Greg Foran has been named his successor, effective Aug. 9.

Little Rock Real Estate Fund Closes on NWA Properties

The ownership group of Village on the Creeks in Rogers has voted to become affiliated with a Little Rock-based private real estate partnership.

Record Number of Hotels Took In More Than $3M in 2013

A rising tide not only floats all boats, it also floats hotels, and a growing number of properties in the area are reaping greater economic benefits from being in Northwest Arkansas, well-documented for its growing population, robust economy and constant stream of business travelers.

Ex-Developer Richard Alexander Still Keen On Mountain Inn Site

The Great Recession might have quashed his plan to build an 18-story luxury hotel on the lot, but Alexander, now retired, is still wearing his hallmark vintage silk Hawaiian shirts and watching the newly bought property with interest.

Modern-Day Entrepreneurs Dont Fit a Mold

The word entrepreneur might evoke images of a 20 year old holed up in a basement writing computer code, but most are middle-aged, well-educated and worked for another employer for several years before starting their own business.

Tickets Remain For Forty Under 40 Event in Rogers

The event, sponsored by Intrust Bank, will be held Aug. 19 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers.

Former UAMS-Northwest Exec to Lead Washington Regional Foundation

Tim Hudson has been named executive director of the nonprofit organization associated with Washington Regional Medical System.

Arvest Survey: Arkansas Consumers Not Confident in Economy

Consumer sentiment in Arkansas is below that of its neighbors, Oklahoma and Missouri, and 15.1 points below that of the nation, according to the inaugural Consumer Sentiment Survey commissioned by Arvest Bank.

Sparks Announces Early Release Of Funds for Osteopathic School

Sparks Health System announced Tuesday it is making an early release of approximately $13.5 million to be applied toward the opening of the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith.

FNB Green Forest Changes Name to Anstaff Bank

In an effort to position the bank for growth, First National Bank of Green Forest president and CEO Steve Stafford said Tuesday the bank has changed its name to Anstaff Bank.

APEI Earns Second R&D 100 Award

Arkansas Power Electronics Inc. was among the winners announced Friday of the 52nd annual R&D 100 Awards, an international competition that recognizes the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year.