Tag: Investments

New Commercial Projects Impacted By Slow Market (Commentary)

This article focuses on commercial construction activity in Benton and Washington counties.

Early Start Equals Fast Results

Grady Mathews began his career in real estate at age 19.

First Security Keeps it ‘Teal’

‘One-on-one’ relationships are contributing to the growing success of the Searcy-based financial institution.

Banks? 4Q Past Dues Soar Past $600M Mark

Northwest Arkansas banks hurting over so many loans failing to build interest.

Fayetteville Complex on the Market

North Creekside Apartments are available for $6.3 million.

Reappraisals, Market Changes Slash Values

The view of the Benton County landscape remains impressive, but bank-owned property, foreclosures, financially strained projects and broken partnerships have joined the scene.

Transportation Lists

Public and private trucking lists and the list of air charter services list.

Licensing Fosters Entrepreneurs

A study by the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business and Economic Research says 14 of the 29 tenants at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park in generated $13.4 million in collective revenue during fiscal 2009.

Arkansas Innovation: The Ingredients Are in Place

Jeff Amerine has firsthand experience in cooking up environments that foster innovation.

Arkansas’ Past Dues Fourth Highest in Region

In the third quarter of 2009, Arkansas banks collectively had 2.37 percent of their loans past due 90 days or more or in nonaccrual status, ranking as No. 4 of the seven states in the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank’s Eighth District.

New Crye-Leike Realtors Building Set for Bentonville

A construction permit valued at $1.56 million was purchased in November for the construction of a new Crye-Leike Realtors office in Bentonville and Tall Oaks Construction starts three upscale homes.

Fourth Quarter Reveals Residential Improvements

Excluding duplex units the total housing starts of single family residential dwellings numbered 106 in Benton and Washington counties in the fourth quarter of 2009, up from 89 (19.1 percent) in the third quarter.

UA Logistics Team Impresses Industry

A team of undergraduate students from the University of Arkansas placed second at a recent logistics case competition in Denver.

Garrison Institute Hosts Retirement Workshops

There are two sessions left in a workshop series called “How Can I Afford Retirement?” hosted by the Garrison Financial Institute, part of the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.

FAC Still Embroiled in Legal Wranglings with Note Holder

It’s been about a year since the owners of the Fayetteville Athletic Club were notified the private equity group that obtained their loans had filed foreclosure on the facility

Commercial Real Estate Seen As ?Problematic’ to Recovery (Opinion)

As we enter 2010 there is much concern nationally with respect to the health of the commercial sector of the real estate market.

Simmons First Eyes Opportunity Backed by $70 Million Offering

Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff is poised for aggressive action on the acquisition trail in 2010.

More Kum & Go Activity

More gas stations and convenience stores are in the works for Northwest Arkansas.

Lessons from 2009 (Opinion)

My prediction was that 2009 would be “a year of survival of the fittest. Businesses big and small with little or no debt, cash in the bank and strong brands will prevail and be positioned to grow and thrive in the recovery.

2010 IRA Conversion Might be Wise Move

Under the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes of more than $100,000 can convert traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs beginning in 2010.

E.C. Barton & Company to open six new locations across the south

Home BancShares net income up 2.7% in 2024, sets new record

A-State Chancellor asked about higher ed changes under legislative consideration

Planning for use of ACME brick yard property discussed by Fort Smith Board