by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
Lehman Properties Files Bankruptcy
Rogers developer Carmen Lehman filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under her C.R. Lehman Properties LP on Feb. 13.
Tag: Industries
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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.”
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
Pink Slip Party Planned
The recent phenomenon of Pink Slip Parties has moved from Wall Street to Walnut Street.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
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.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
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
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Charlotte Inc. Purchases AAA Mini Storage in Centerton (Real Deals)
Charlotte Inc. of Springdale recently purchased AAA Mini Storage in Centerton for $3.1 million from Trio Holdings of Springdale.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Hardware Stores Hustle During Ice
Chainsaws, generators and kerosene were the most sought products in Northwest Arkansas the week of Jan. 26, providing a boon to some otherwise suffering retailers.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Boat Dealers See 2008 Sales Dive
Upscale boat dealers were hit hard by the economy last year: two shuttered their doors and sales were down as much as a third at one.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Discounts Give Travel Agencies Boost in 1Q
The marquee outside Travel Connection Ltd. in Rogers says it all: “The World On Sale.”