by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Dixie Digs Nelson?s (Real Deals)
Construction gets underway for $18 million Nelson?s Crossing. UAMS breaks ground on $10 million center.
Tag: Investments
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Beverly Completes Merger; Some Executives to Retire
Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith on March 14 completed its merger with Fillmore Capital Partners affiliate Pearl Senior Care for $12.50 per share.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Buys Majority Interest in CARHCO
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville on March 15 said it has increased its interest in Central American Retail Holding Co., which controls 375 supermarkets and other stores throughout Central America.
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.
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 - February 27, 2006 12:00 am
Year-End Multi-Family Report Shows Healthy Vacancy (Market Analysis)
The overall Northwest Arkansas multi-family market experienced an increase in inventory of more than 1,500 units in 2005.
by - February 27, 2006 12:00 am
Hotel Slated for Airport Region
We hear a local hotel operator has plans for several hotels near the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Coalition Petitions to Raise Minimum Wage (Editorial)
We agree the minimum wage should be raised. We?re not convinced it should come in the form of a constitutional amendment.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Area Developers Catch Vertical Integration Wave
With so much construction in Northwest Arkansas, three of Northwest Arkansas? largest developers ? Dixie Development, Lindsey Management Co. and The Barber Group ? have integrated construction divisions to help land as much business as possible.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Growth Group Gains Ground; Partnerships Pump Up Portfolio
Growth Group LLC concentrates on timing and studying to conceive the right product for land development. One of those developments is a 135-condominium project in Florida with more than 20 different private investors funding it.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Compare Apples to Apples When Investing (Kerry Watkins-Bradely Commentary)
When assessing the performance of your portfolio or a given investment, it?s always important to use an appropriate index.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Time to Examine ‘Smart Growth,’ ‘Smart Taxes’ (Market Forecast)
Growth in Northwest Arkansas and in all economies provides a rise of new jobs, new income, new tax revenue, and higher property values. But too much of a good thing can turn counterproductive.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Stephens Inc. Opens New Office in Connecticut
Little Rock-based private bank Stephens Inc. opens an office in New Haven, Conn.
by - January 30, 2006 12:00 am
Cont?r Hopes Diaper-Pad Invention Will Win Cup
A team from the University of Arkansas hopes to wipe the competition clean with its invention ? a diaper-changing pad that minimizes baby turbulence.
by - January 30, 2006 12:00 am
NGI Steel Sells Assets
Next Generation Industries Inc. of Rogers has sold the assets of its Next Generation Steel Systems division to Springfield, Mo.-based Stoam Industries for an undisclosed sum.
by - January 30, 2006 12:00 am
The Year’s Biggest Deals
Two deals by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville top the list of the regions’ biggest deals in 2005.
by - January 16, 2006 12:00 am
Estate Planning Council Provides Continuing Ed
Lawyer Jack Butt, a partner with Davis Wright Clark Butt & Carithers in Fayetteville, had envisioned an area estate planning council for years, but things never really gelled until last summer.
by - January 16, 2006 12:00 am
FSB Begins Wealth Management Division
Sam Scott, former CPA and business development officer at Greenwood & Associates Inc., is now the lead ?wealth strategist? for FSB in Rogers.
by - January 16, 2006 12:00 am
Community Banks? ROA UP
Mary Beth Brooks, president and CEO of the Bank of Fayetteville, said the bank?s net income grew substantially in 2005.
by - January 2, 2006 12:00 am
Deciphering the Index Illusions (Kerry Watkins-Bradley Commentary)
A quick look at how to decipher Standard & Poor?s 500 index.