Tag: Industries

Rockefeller Rally?

Several states, including Arkansas, are vying to be the first to launch American Venture Resource Association in hopes of becoming the next Silicon Valley or Golden Triangle.

Springdale Days Inn to Convert to Doubletree Club

The Days Inn in Springdale will soon be turning into the Doubletree Club, adding an Italian-style cafe, indoor swimming pool and meeting room to its 85-room facility.

Taco Tradeoff

Ben Hunt, owner of Fayetteville?s Casa Taco for the past 32 years, said he intends to lease the 5,000-SF space at 1860 N. Crossover Road that housed a Cafe Santa Fe until mid-December.

Look Mom, No Wires

Wireless Internet service provider (ISP) TanTella Inc. of Bentonville on Jan. 2 began offering high-speed connectivity throughout most of Benton County.

Working on Watson

Greg House wants to build a 50,000-SF mixed-used development at the corner of Watson and St. Charles Streets in Fayetteville, one block south of the city?s Dickson Street entertainment district.

Pinnacle Air Plans Buy of Springdale Service

Pinnacle Air Group, LLC has signed a tentative multi-million-dollar agreement to purchase Springdale Air Service Inc. and take over the fixed-base operation at the Springdale Airport terminal.

Rogers Companies get Charged up About Buyout

Sierra Capital LLC, doing business as AMO Electric Supply Co., recently acquired Sallee Electric Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The resulting company will operate as AMO Electric Motor Service.

Beverly Agrees with Digital Angel

Beverly Enterprises Inc. has entered an alliance with Digital Angel Corporation to allow the health care company to distribute Digital Angel GPS products and monitoring services to its customers.

Hospital Auxiliary Fund Awards $33,000 in Grants

The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation distributed $33,000 in grants last month from funds established by the Northwest Medical Center Auxiliary.

Business Journal Promotes Editor

Lori Harrison-Stone, most recently assistant editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, has been promoted to associate editor.

Daily Record puts a Little Extra in the Stocking

The Benton County Daily Record gave its readers an extra 48 pages of Christmas news on Christmas Day.

Business Journal Flubs Accountants List

Fiser & Co. of Springdale, founded in 1985 by Sam Fiser, was inadvertently left of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal?s Largest Accountants List in the Dec. 9 issue.

Drake Opens CPA Office

Terry L. Drake has opened a new CPA office in his hometown.

Galvan?s Digital Systems Provides Hispanic Satellite

M. Karla Byerly has opened a business bringing Spanish-speaking television to Northwest Arkansas? Hispanic population.

A federal jury on Dec. 19 ruled that Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer with $218 billion in annual revenue, had forced more than 400 employees to work unpaid overtime from 1994 to 1999.

Car-Mart Shifts Gears

With 62 used car lots and $118.6 million in annual revenue, America’s Car-Mart has a niche customer base. The company sells cars to people who probably couldn?t get a bank loan to pay for a vehicle.

Slow Growth Ahead, Economists Predict

In 2003, Arkansas? economy should continue to see a slow recovery.

ATRS Looks for Rebound with Ex-Fayetteville Mayor

The state?s largest pension fund endured a year of turmoil that included the exodus of its top two executives, criminal referrals, civil litigation and the hiring of a new leader.

Howell Suits Start to Flow (Gwen Moritz commentary)

The inevitable flood of litigation related to the life and death of former Springdale and Fayetteville banker M. David Howell Jr. has started.

Carriage Square to Get More Woodworks Homes

A look at important real estate transactions.

AG Griffin donates $1 million to U.S. Marshals Museum fundraising campaign

Groundwater extractions in parts of the state remain above sustainable levels

Rules established on pesticide use in fight with feral hogs

Centennial Bank names Campbell as in-house corporate counsel