Tag: Industries

Fayetteville Lawyer Approved Unanimously as Federal Judge

Tim Brooks, a partner at Taylor Law Partners LLP, was confirmed March 5 to serve as judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.

CBHMF Leads Way In Booming Market

Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney Faucette topped the Northwest Arkansas Business Journals 2014 real estate firms list, with a total volume from last year of $499.51 million.

Geothermal Neighborhood Promotes Clean, Energy-Efficient Development

Kerelaw Castle subdivision, just off Arkansas Highway 102 in Bentonville, is the first to solely use geothermal heating and cooling in its houses, saving substantial energy by tapping into stable temperatures below the earths surface.

Upscale Neighborhoods Making a Comeback

A resurgence in neighborhoods like Versailles in Centerton and Oak Tree in Bentonville show the high-end residential marketing is bouncing back.

Lucky Rabbits Foot for Springdale (OPINION)

Springdale should utilize the chance to purchase 40 acres and the historic Rabbits Foot Lodge on Silent Grove Road.

Stable and Growing (OPINION)

The Walmart supplier office market, comprised primarily of Bentonville and Pinnacle Hills, has stabilized during the past few years.

Arkansas Home Prices Rose Modestly in 2013

Federal Housing Finance Authority data shows a seasonally adjusted appreciation rate of 0.2 percent from the fourth quarter of 2012 through the fourth quarter of 2013.

Alice Walton Named Arkansas Tourism Person of the Year

The billionaire philanthropist and daughter of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. founder Sam Walton was given the honor during the annual Governors Conference on Tourism in Rogers.

Arkansas Banks Second in Regional ROA, ROE Rankings

The average return on assets of Arkansas banks was 1.23 percent and the return of average equity was 10.63 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013.

J.W. Gabel, Co-Founder of Lindsey, Dies at 92

Funeral services through Moores Chapel of Fayetteville were held Feb. 21 at Central United Methodist Church of Fayetteville, where Gabel was a member for 62 years.

Schools Chunk Tons of Wasted Food During Winter Closures

While representatives from several area districts reported little loss during winter closures and say revenue will be compensated for during makeup days, the Bentonville School District is less confident.

Cedar Crest Brings $2.6M In Sale-Leaseback Deal

The Fayetteville learning center was purchased by STORE Capital Corp. of Scottsdale, Ariz.

From Law School To Weightlifting, Michigan Drug Buyer Stays Busy

Former Forty Under 40 honoree Joe Muha is now a prescription drug buyer for Midwest retail chain Meijer in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hilton Hire

Former longtime Chancellor Hotel general manager Alex Jerde was recently hired as general manager for the new Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center that is currently being built on Wedington Road in Fayetteville.

Startup to Watch

A Springdale company developing a line of at-home and in-clinic diagnostics equipment has the backing of some heavy-hitters on the local entrepreneurial scene.

Bank Buzz

Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Okla., hopes to open its second full-service Arkansas branch in June.

Scott Sells Pinnacle Residence

Former Walmart CEO Lee Scott and his wife Linda have sold their home in Rogers for $1.9 million.

Eco-Erroneous

When Whispers heard that Steve Rehbock, owner of Saddlebock Brewery in Springdale, had been named an Eco-Hero by the Arkansas Green Guide, our first-blush reaction was this: Really?

State, Northwest Arkansas Real Estate Market Hot in January

Based on the number of new and existing homes sold and the value of those sales in January compared to the same month in 2013, Benton County is at the top and Washington County is third in the state, which had an overall increase in sales and value in the January-to-January comparison.

Dennis Smiley Resigns as President, CEO of Arvest Benton County

Scott Grigsby, a regional executive for Arvest Bank, is serving as the interim president until a new local president is in place.

Williamson Insurance sells to Inszone

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