Tag: Industries

SEC Filing: Americas Car-Mart COO Eddie Hight Announces Retirement

Move becomes effective November 30, ending 29 years with the company.

Petrizzo Resigns as CEO of Ozark Guidance

Tom Petrizzo resigned September 29 to become CEO of Tri-County Mental Health in Kansas City, Mo.

Crain Hyundai to Move Dealership From Springdale to Fayetteville

Central Arkansas auto dealer Larry Crain recently bought 12 acres just south of the Garland Road exit along Interstate 540 in Fayetteville.

Bullard to Speak at QBA Luncheon

The Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas will welcome the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on November 21.

Walmart to Buy Out Wholesale Partner in India Venture

The break-up is a setback to Wal-Marts plans to open retail stores Asias third-largest economy.

Toy Maker to Open $6.5M Facility in Rogers

Gov. Beebe, Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon show support for decision as first step in effort to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States.

Economic Development Announcement Scheduled Monday in Rogers

Gov. Beebe and Bill Simon will give additional details at an 11 a.m. news conference at the John Q. Hammons Center.

Anonymous Donor Gifts JBU $6 Million

The donation is part of the approximately $10 million that will be raised to launch the school’s nursing program.

Arvest Plans National Banking Corp. Buyout

NBC is the parent holding company for National Bank of Arkansas, based in North Little Rock.

UAMS, Highlands Oncology Group Announce Collaboration

The two organizations will combine efforts to expedite the process for patients enrolling in research clinical trials offered concurrently at both facilities.

New Medicare Tax Worthy of Attention, Not Panic

Area CPAs are being aggressive in counseling their clients on a 3.8 percent surtax on net investment income.

Nonperforming Loans in Arkansas Drop in 2Q

Banks in Arkansas had 2.62 percent of loans in problem categories.

Accounting Majors Surge at UA

Overall majors are up 10 percent from last year, and the department also welcomed its largest ever cohort into the integrated Master of Accountancy program this year.