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NanoMech Inc. Wins ‘Oscar of Innovation’

NanoMech’s TuffTek recognized as the top new technology product of 2013.

Carter Tabbed Regional President by Centennial Bank

Bank executive will oversee the acquisition of Liberty Bank, which is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

After Merger News, Execs Talk Future as One Firm

The merger of Home BancShares Inc. and Liberty Bancshares Inc. will easily make Home BancShares the second-largest holding company in the state, with just more than $7 billion in assets.

Arkoma Basin, States Oldest Gas Field, Persists in Shadow of Fayetteville Shale

Area is in the midst of an important transition.

Chaffee Crossing Eagerly Awaits I-49

Future route is already having a positive impact.

Rogers Bancshares to Sell Metropolitan National Bank

Private equity firm Ford Financial Fund II LP of Dallas will buy the Little Rock bank from its holding company.

Market’s Top Affiliate Sold to Tribune Co.

Local CBS affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5, of Fort Smith is one of 19 television stations that will be sold to the Chicago-based media titan Tribune Co., in a cash deal worth $2.73 billion.

New COO Named at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville

Ben Casmer started in the position on July 1.

First Federal Bancshares to Buy Two Banks in $124 Million Deal

The deal would nearly triple the Harrison-based holding company’s assets up to $1.4 billion.

Fort Smith Businessman Sentenced on Federal Tax Charges

George Avlos, president and owner of LinLex Inc. of Fort Smith, was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison.

Arkansas Alumni Board Announces Six New Directors

New members are each serving a three-year term.

Home BancShares to Buy Liberty in $280 Million Deal

When the deal closes later this year, the combined company will have approximately $7.1 billion in assets.

Report: Home Bancshares to Acquire Liberty Bank

The merger would create the second-largest bank in Arkansas, behind only Arvest Bank of Fayetteville.

Walton Foundation Announces $4.3 Million Grant

The investment in Teach for Americas Mississippi Delta region will support more than 1,000 corps member placements over next two years.

Niche Products, Markets Propel Growth of Harps

The company thats been in an aggressive expansion mode since about 2005 plans to keep up the five-stores-a-year goal for at least five more years, company officials say.

Shake-up at Collective Bias as CEO John Andrews Exits

The company’s co-founder will remain a shareholder, but he is on to the next big thing.

Rogers Businessman Burned Feet, Bridges

In the wake of the demise of a once-promising foot clinic, landlords and former business partners are pointing the finger at Hunter Burroughs.

White River Hardwoods a Family Affair

Fayetteville company, grown from rustic roots on Madison County, has the largest inventory of custom and standard architectural moldings in the country.

State Economy Remains Sluggish

Employment data is going sideways, analyst says.

UA Offering Online Certificate Program in Business Analytics

The program will help fill a key need for many businesses and industries finding employees with big data analytic skills.

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

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