Tag: NWABJ

Allens Changes Company Name To Sager Creek Vegetable Co.

The name change is effective immediately.

All-In For Accreditation

As part of the accreditation process, the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine must put up $32.25 million as backup money to send students to other schools in case the institution fails.

Fort Northwest: River Town Supplies Region with an Array of Homegrown Talent

If one thing can be said of Fort Smith these days is that it can still produce a winner, and plenty of them live here in Northwest Arkansas.

Proposed College On Path to Accreditation

Kyle Parker, CEO of the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith, said his motivation is straightforward: to make a difference.

Fellows Expected to Deliver Results

The recent college graduates selected for the Arkansas Fellowship Program have been placed in key ancillary roles, where they could have real influence on the course of some of the areas hottest companies.

Perspective on Payment (OPINION)

The debate over whether college athletic departments should pay athletes is raging right now, and the financial data is increasingly difficult to ignore.

A Mid-Term Look at Health Reform (OPINION)

A lot has happened since part of the Affordable Care Act went into effect Oct. 1. The wave of relief felt by the uninsured was quickly replaced by panic and disbelief by those who already had health coverage.

Fort Smith Works, And It Can Also Work For You (OPINION)

Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to relocate, expand or start a new company should consider Fort Smith.

Whole Foods Site Officially Changes Hands For $4M

The 35,000-SF grocery store leased to Whole Foods is part of a planned retail center at 3535 N. College Ave.

Pharmacy Owner Pointing Collier Toward Century Mark

Mel Collier admits retail pharmacy is now dominated by big chains, but he also believes enough people still appreciate the services of an independent like Collier Drug Stores Inc.

Collective Bias Relocates To Larger Office in Rogers

The shopper marketing agency has moved into a 12,000-SF space of a new 22,000-SF office building at 1750 S. Osage Springs Drive behind Bariolas Pizzeria.

Dan McKay Leaving Northwest Health For Top Post at Sparks Health System

McKays position as CEO of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and its sister facility, Summit Medical Center in Van Buren, will begin sometime in August.

CBHMF Promotes Two To Managing Broker

Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney Faucette has continued to shuffle some of its key management positions with the promotions of Christina Drake and Mike Warner.

Historic Sites Changing Hands in Fort Smith

The Masonic Temple at 200 N. 11th St. and Adelaide Hall building at 318 Garrison Ave., are both listed in the National Register of Historic Places and are both under contract.

Title Company in Fort Smith Rebranded to Waco Title Co.

Mosley Abstract & Title Insurance Co. became Waco Title Co. on July 1.

Flintco Building Fort Smith Aquatics Center

The construction of the Ben Geren Aquatics Center will cost $9.7 million. City officials hope the facility will be open in time for Memorial Day 2015.

Fort Smith Employment Agency Launches 100 Jobs in 100 Days

WorkFortSmith kicked off the campaign June 23, along with the relaunch of its website, www.workfortsmith.org.

Arkansas Banks Reserve 1.76 Percent in First Quarter 2014

The collective loan-loss ratio for Arkansas banks was down 0.22 percent from the same quarter in 2013.

Bank of Gravett Names New Market President

James Smith is the new market president and chief lending officer, effective June 23.

Signature Bank of Arkansas Exits TARP Program with Stock Auction

The Treasury recently auctioned off $18.8 million worth of stock in the banks holding company, as part an ongoing effort to redeem Troubled Asset Relief Program funds issued during the Great Recession.

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year

Gov. Sanders: Student proficiency scores up since LEARNS