Tag: Industries

Lehman Properties Files Bankruptcy

Rogers developer Carmen Lehman filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under her C.R. Lehman Properties LP on Feb. 13.

Arkansas’ ROE Tops in District

In the third quarter of 2008, Arkansas banks collectively had a return on their average equity of 9.58 percent, ranking No. 1 of the seven states in the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s 8th District. The district includes all of Arkansas and parts of six other

Razorback Foundation Shows Decline in Funds

As we perused the IRS Form 990s filed by all 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations, it became pretty clear why the University of Arkansas athletic department went to the well for a $5 million line of credit last fall to support its programs.

NanoMech Keeping Tools Tough

In what should be the first of many exciting announcements, NanoMech subsidiary Duralor has perfected cubic boron nitrate composite coatings for metal cutting tools and is now marketing the technology under the brand name TuffTek.

Repo Man Sells All

Hard times mean good times for the repossession business, as a seller on Craigslist.org notes, “people will always be late on their payments.”

Benton County Record News Flash

The Benton County Daily Record posted a breaking news item on its Web site on Feb. 19 that had us shaking our heads in wonder.

Wal-Mart Lands on Fast Company List

In case you missed it, Wal-Mart Stores was named one of Fast Company magazine’s 50 most innovative companies.

Pink Slip Party Planned

The recent phenomenon of Pink Slip Parties has moved from Wall Street to Walnut Street.

Bentonville Bar Bid

A Bentonville bar man is looking for a way out of the business and all cash offers will be considered. D?j? Vu Nightclub and Bar is listed for sale on Bizquest.com for $75,000.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 15 Young Pros on the Fast Track

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal presents the very first class of Fast 15 honorees.

Walton Family Tops Largest Nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas

It wasn’t a surprise to see the Walton Family Foundation top the list of largest nonprofit organizations in Northwest Arkansas again this year. After all, the Walton Foundation is the top nonprofit entity in the entire state.

Legacy National Bank Losses Nearly $4M in ?08

We knew profit and loss statements for calendar 2008 weren’t going to be good for banks, there’s just no avoiding it.

MNB Prevails Against Terminella

Bankers are no doubt breathing a sigh of relief after Metropolitan National Bank prevailed in its foreclosure proceeding against Tom Terminalla.

Mortgages Made Good at Arvest

You probably already heard the news that Arvest Bank Group Inc. closed more than $1 billion in mortgages for the sixth year running.

Barber Blues Continue

Several banks that said they were burned by a Brandon Barber real estate development have come together to sue him and the Little Rock law firm that put the bond package together.

Storm Hits Home for Wal-Mart Response Unit (Touchpoints by Andrew Jensen)

Wal-Mart’s emergency management department exists not only to ensure rapid distribution of high-demand goods to affected areas, but also to coordinate its responses with local governments.rnDuring last month’s ice storm, coordinating relief efforts hit ho

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