by - July 4, 2005 12:00 am
CCN Merges Two Newspapers
In April, Carroll County Newspapers Inc. merged two weekly newspapers ? the Eureka Springs Times-Echo and Star-Tribune of Berryville ? to create the Carroll County News Midweek.
Tag: Industries
by - July 4, 2005 12:00 am
King Scores With Basketball Book
Fayetteville resident Melissa King’s first book, “She’s Got Next,” hit bookstores nationwide on June. 9.
by - July 4, 2005 12:00 am
Finocchi Launches ll About Town Calendar
After ceasing publication of The Sound in March, publisher Betsy Finocchi said she will begin publishing Back By Popular Demand: The All About Town Calendar in July.
by - July 4, 2005 12:00 am
Catering Co. Serves A Variety of Needs
Jennifer Clary started out in the food service business making gourmet gift baskets from her home. Now she serves businesses, wedding parties, concert attendees and more.
by - July 4, 2005 12:00 am
Casket Maker Brings Personal Touches
For people who want to go to meet their maker in style, Roland Poertner is there to make that happen. In early May, Poertner opened Classic Car Caskets, a retail establishment supported by his manufacturing and customizing business.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
AHEC Executives Resign Before Audit Revelations
Trouble swirls at AHEC as audit report reveals alleged misuse of funds.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Signature Signs On for Success
Gary Head’s Signature Bank of Arkansas signs Raymond James and considers yet another stock offer.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
USA Truck Spins Out, Burns Rubber
USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren is coming off its best year ever in 2004 and a record first quarter in 2005.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Nomad Finds Kingdom Land (Real Deals)
Nomad Development LLC buys 120 acres off Arkansas Highway 12 in Benton County from Kingdom Investments LLC for $4 million.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Be Prepared for Beebe (Editorial)
Republican gubernatorial candidates Asa Hutchinson and Lt. Gov. Win Rockefeller face a formidable foe in the Democrat’s Mike Beebe.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Retailers Weigh Congestion Costs
Traffic congestion in Northwest Arkansas could cost an estimated $173 per person per year and cause total delays amounting to 1,976 hours.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Trucking Firm Thrives On Family Unity
Dancor Transit Inc. of Van Buren grew from one truck and trailer in 1983 to 158 trucks and 850 trailers in 2005.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
FedEx Freight Plans for the Long Haul
Pat Reed, COO of FedEx Freight, is optimistic about the company’s freight segment.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
It’s Now or Never for Light Rail Mass Transit
If work begins soon, a light-rail transit system could be financially feasible for Northwest Arkansas. Ron Goforth, president of Beta Rubicon Inc., said such a railway system to be between $550 million and $1.24 billion.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
UA Center Gives Students Supply-Chain Expertise
When Jim Crowell arrived at the University of Arkansas in 2001, the Walton College’s Supply Chain Management Research Center had nine companies and had not broken even. Now, it has 22 companies and has operated in the black for three years.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Parisian Store in Rogers Might Add 20,000 SF
The 100,000-SF Parisian store planned for the Pleasant Crossing retail development in Rogers might be expanding by about 20,000 SF.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Builder Leaves Peaks
Sincerity Homes Inc. of Springdale has jumped ship on 48 homes it was in charge of building at The Peaks.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Fayetteville Native A Familiar Film Face
If Ashley Judd’s boyfriend in the upcoming movie “Come Early Morning” looks familiar to you, it could be because he’s Fayetteville native Jason Davis.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Fountain Plaza Attracts Bankers
At least three banks could be operating out of Bentonville’s Fountain Plaza, with one more looking at the site as well.
by - June 20, 2005 12:00 am
Bank of Arkansas Shuffles Offices
Amid the flurry of bank and infrastructure announcements in the two-county area, the Bank of Arkansas N.A. has made some subtle changes to its location strategy.