by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Stephens Inc. Downgrades USA
Stephens Inc. of Little Rock on March 17 downgraded shares of USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren.
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by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Simmons First Announces Promotions, Dividend
J. Thomas May, chairman and CEO of Simmons First, announced promotions of David Bartlett to president and chief operating officer, Marty Casteel to executive vice president, and Bob Fehlman to executive vice president and chief financial officer.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
NWA Real Estate Agents Ring In Banner Sales
Overall, sales of the 42 firms on the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal?s list of Top Grossing Real Estate Agents total $3.7 billion in 2005, which is a 34.6 percent increase from sales of $2.7 billion in 2004.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Number of Agents Grows In Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas saw a large increase in the number of agents when compared to other parts of the state.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Title Companies Fight for More Regulations
The population boom in Northwest Arkansas has opened up opportunities for people to get a piece of the real estate pie. And because there are minimal regulations on title agents, it?s easy for anyone to open shop and sell title insurance.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Growth Group Buys E.J. Ball Building for $3.8 Million
Growth Group of Fayetteville recently bought the seven-story, 53,781-SF E.J. Ball building in Fayetteville for $3.8 million.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Concrete Company Signs Big Order
American Decorative Concrete Supply Corp. of Springdale recently took a $2 million order from one of the five largest concrete manufacturers in the world.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Signature Plans Bella Vista Site
Fayetteville?s Signature Bank of Arkansas has set its sights on a Bella Vista branch. The office, slated for 406 Town Center, will be the sixth full-service Signature Bank location.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Garrison Financial Tallies First Year
It?s been a little more than year since Tom Garrison?s company, Garrison Financial Corp., bought out Rebecca Garner?s firm, Garner Asset Management. So far, the firm has seen positive results.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Two Flight Schools Planned For Area
Two new flight academies could be opening in Fayetteville and Bentonville in early April.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
First Financial Eyes Cornerstone Bank
First Financial Bank of El Dorado is working to buy Cornerstone Bank of Senatobia.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Jury Says Zero Dollars for Land Owner
In an unusual verdict, a Russellville businessman has been ordered to give property to the state highway department without any compensation.
by - March 13, 2006 12:00 am
Ag Info Service Is ATTRActive, Free Adviser
ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) is the single largest project of the National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA can provide free technology advice for farmers in Arkansas.
by - March 13, 2006 12:00 am
Urbanization Devours Blueberry Farms
The high price of real estate in Northwest Arkansas is turning blueberry farms into subdivisions. Blueberry acreage in Arkansas is down as a result, even though it is increasing nationwide.
by - March 13, 2006 12:00 am
Pro-Cal Turns Waste to Feed
Simmons Foods Inc. of Siloam Springs has invented Pro-Cal, which allows the poultry to convert a byproduct of poultry processing into a feed for chickens and cows. Its new $10 million, 125,000-SF plant in Missouri will manufacture Pro-Cal.
by - March 13, 2006 12:00 am
Agri Lending Slows Slightly
Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas begins distributing $4.5 million in patronage refund checks to its members for 2005.
by - March 13, 2006 12:00 am
Drought Threatens Cattle Farms
A year-long drought affecting Texas, Oklahoma and western Arkansas has caused a shortage of hay to feed cattle through the winter. Hay supplies are down 50 to 60 percent as farmers shift to alternative feeds and feel the financial pinch.
by - March 13, 2006 12:00 am
Oklahoma AG Wants To Speed Up Testing
The Oklahoma Attorney General?s office says heavy rains, combined with the likelihood farmers will clean out their chicken houses, will provide the best chance for them to test the Illinois River watershed area for pollution.
by - March 13, 2006 12:00 am
Crossroads Junction Offers Great Cookies, Onion Rings (Business Lunch)
Crossroads Junction Caf? gets 2.5 stars in our business lunch review.
by - March 13, 2006 12:00 am
Proposed Casino Stirs Gaming Debate
Bennie Westphal, CEO of The Westphal Group in Fort Smith, sells 10 acres along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith to the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma to build a $135-million riverfront casino.