Tag: Industries

Problems Striking Lightning Electric

LEI faces hefty debt, according to sources.

Surviving the Ups and Downs (Opinion)

History tells us the stock market should come back very quickly.

A Win-Win in Medicaid (Opinion)

Gov. Beebe hasn’t been afraid to try different solutions to overhaul the system.

Arvest Approaching 50-Year Anniversary

The state’s largest Arkansas-based holding company traces its beginnings to the acquisition of The Bank of Bentonville in 1961.

Mortgage Industry Gets a Makeover

Compensation joins the list of home lender changes.

Did TARP Miss Mark? Arkansas Banks Belie Program’s Bad Rap

Leaders say they aren’t second-guessing their decision to accept money under the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Flintco Sweeps Safety Awards

Company recognized by both major national construction industry organizations.

SCO Logistics Announced as Transplace’s First Acquisition

Philadelphia-based company focuses on the chemical industry.

New Dialysis Center Fills Need in Rogers

Facility is the first in Northwest Arkansas to use exclusively licensed nurses for all dialysis treatments.

Store Jumps to Meet Horse Riders? Needs

Owner says Everything Horse and Hound will meet the needs of the area’s large and well-established equestrian community.

SBA Expands Program For Loan Refinancing

The temporary program was enacted in February under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.

ConAgra, Kroger Team For Digital Meal Finder

The widget offers users dinner ideas by asking a variety of questions.

Former Wal-Mart Executive Named CEO of 8th & Walton

Mike Cockrell will help the company expand its international efforts.

Associated Press Honors 40/29 as Best Newscast

The Arkansas AP honored the ABC affiliate with four first-place awards.

EPA Funds Designed to Improve Health of Water

The $343,200 will allow Arkansas to take part in a National Ecoregion Monitoring Program.

Friends Turn Talk into One-of-a-Kind Canoe

EverClearOutdoors of Springdale touts the world’s first clear canoe.

First Security Tops List Regardless of Standard

Bank shows meaningful signs of success, whether its ROA or ROE.

Inventory of Bank-Owned Property Slightly Reduced (Opinion)

Positive interest-rate environment should help financial institutions continue to reduce their level of residential real estate holdings.

Catfish Industry Battered

Restaurant owners and consumers are feeling the effects of a shortage.

Eateries Marketing Effectively

Restaurants are reaching more and more customers via social media outlets.

The Compass Report: Arkansas metro economic growth ranges from resilient to stable

Family, relationships fueled Kirkwood’s long career at AOG, Summit

Waterpark, ACME property, Miss Laura’s on Fort Smith board study session agenda

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: More consent decree work completed, Arvest Foundation 2025 grant tally