Tag: Industries

Central Arkansas Lender Spreads to Northwest

Partnership between Bank of Little Rock Mortgage and Fort Smith-based Barron Mortgage could be a sign of things to come in Northwest Arkansas.

Photographer Finds New Home in Ozarks

Wesley Hitt is moving to Fayetteville as he refocuses his career.

Packaging Company Covering New Ground

Rapid Prototypes continues expansion thanks to more in-depth relationship with Wal-Mart.

Stephens is Stepping Out in Benton County

Little Rock-based investment bank, Stephens Inc. has opened a private client office in Rogers.

Metro Foreclosure

Developers John Nock, Brandon Barber and Hank Broyles are facing a foreclosure on their condominium and loft project in Fayetteville.

BioBased Changes Rhythm

Tom Muccio has moved on from the BioBased Cos. he helped found in 2003.rnLittle Rock techpreneur Walter Smiley is now the interim CEO of Fayetteville-based BioBased Technologies.

Christmas in June

The recent settlement of a long-running lawsuit between the United States and the National Association of Realtors has Tim Lee feeling festive.

Boom Town Book Available

Author Marjorie Rosen has written a book about multiculturalism in Northwest Arkansas.

Architecture School Earns National Recognition

Jeff Shannon, dean of the newly named Fay Jones School of Architecture, said the school is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

Northwest Arkansas Tops As a Design Destination

Out of the 28 projects reviewed by the Arkansas chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 12 were in Northwest Arkansas.

Client Mix Key to Growth for Architects, Engineers

While some architecture and engineering firms were forced to downsize in 2009, citing a continued lack of building activity in both the commercial and residential sectors, many firms have been able to increase their staff size this year by maintaining a m

Rogers Engineering Firm Keeps Busy in Downturn

While other businesses have shed personnel in a shaky economy, Tatum-Smith has managed to hold the line the past three years, currently employing 14.

ALPFA Launches New Chapter

The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting has announced the establishment of a new chapter in Northwest Arkansas.

Architect Touts Green Benefits

The demand for sustainable design and green building is expected to increase dramatically by 2010.

Manufacturing Consultancy Services Offered to Manufacturers

In an effort to stimulate growth in the state’s manufacturing industry, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions is offering its expertise and services at no charge for a full day of individualized consultancy to businesses throughout the state.

Computing Academy Inducts New Members

The Arkansas Academy of Computing inducted five new members during their fourth annual banquet held in Fayetteville in April.

PRSA Grants Apex Awards

Kathy Deck, executive director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas was named “Communicator of the Year” for 2008 by the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

Trout Fishing in America Publishes Children’s Book

Four-time Grammy-nominated duet Trout Fishing in America has released a new children’s storybook-music CD combo, “My Name is Chicken Joe.”

Comfort Suites in Springdale Under New Ownership (Real Deals)

Bhikha Hospitality LLC recently purchased the Comfort Suites in Springdale for $3.83 million.

Northwest Arkansas Has Lost its Immunity Card (Commentary by Jeff Collins)

Northwest Arkansas is not immune to the worst recession since the Great Depression, even though it was barely noticed in the previous two recessions.

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