by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Mortgages Made Good at Arvest
You probably already heard the news that Arvest Bank Group Inc. closed more than $1 billion in mortgages for the sixth year running.
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by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
“The Boss” Denounces His Deal with Wal-Mart
Well, that didn’t take long.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Barber Blues Continue
Several banks that said they were burned by a Brandon Barber real estate development have come together to sue him and the Little Rock law firm that put the bond package together.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Storm Hits Home for Wal-Mart Response Unit (Touchpoints by Andrew Jensen)
Wal-Mart’s emergency management department exists not only to ensure rapid distribution of high-demand goods to affected areas, but also to coordinate its responses with local governments.rnDuring last month’s ice storm, coordinating relief efforts hit ho
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Charlotte Inc. Purchases AAA Mini Storage in Centerton (Real Deals)
Charlotte Inc. of Springdale recently purchased AAA Mini Storage in Centerton for $3.1 million from Trio Holdings of Springdale.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Wall Street Execs Fit Prodigal Parable (Commentary by Gwen Moritz)
The parable of the Prodigal Son is recast, with Wall Street executives and Congress in the pivotal roles.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Cost of Stimulus Guarantees Little (Editorial)
With the recession showing no signs of a quick turnaround, we think Arkansas and the nation need some kind of stimulus effort.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Hardware Stores Hustle During Ice
Chainsaws, generators and kerosene were the most sought products in Northwest Arkansas the week of Jan. 26, providing a boon to some otherwise suffering retailers.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Boat Dealers See 2008 Sales Dive
Upscale boat dealers were hit hard by the economy last year: two shuttered their doors and sales were down as much as a third at one.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
More ANB Loans Put up for Bid
First Financial Network Inc. announced Feb. 2 an offering of $120 million in SBA loans of four recently failed banks, including loans from the former ANB Financial NA of Bentonville.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
United Bank Won’t Take Bailout Money
United Bank of Springdale said that it will not participate in the U.S. Treasury Department?s Capital Purchase Program.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Discounts Give Travel Agencies Boost in 1Q
The marquee outside Travel Connection Ltd. in Rogers says it all: “The World On Sale.”
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Day Spa Market Shifts in 2008
The area had a net loss after the closings of Luxe spa in Rogers and Nu-U Spa in Fayetteville.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Reed Awarded CRE Designation
Tom Reed, a principal with Little Rock-based Irwin Partners, a commercial real estate services firm, and managing broker of the Northwest Arkansas Branch Office, has earned the CRE designation.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Brewer Building Leased to Kutak Rock
Kutak Rock, a national law firm, moved its Northwest Arkansas offices to 234 Millsap Road in Fayetteville.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Lessons From the Ice Storm: Teamwork and Compassion (Human Factor by Seth Mohorn)
Whether in business or in the community, when people come together for the common good, great things are sure to follow.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Recovery Continues as Costs Rise
Damage estimates are still being calculated for the two-day ice event that left more than 350,000 customers without power throughout Arkansas, but preliminary reports already put the cost of cleanup and repair at more than $20 million in the two-county ar
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Beebe, Congressional Reps Prepare for Stimulus Bill
State officials have been busy preparing for the influx of federal money that Arkansas will receive if Congress approves the nationwide economic stimulus package, with a special emphasis on the job-creating aspect of the plan.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Tourism Tax Collections Climb
From 2003 through 2007, collections on the state’s 2 percent tourism tax grew nearly 33 percent to $11.47 million; Northwest Arkansas accounted for 20 percent of that revenue in the six-county area.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Pratt Place Inn Aims For Memorable Stays
Longtime landowners realized their vision after more than three years of planning, permitting and construction on a 140-acre property on Markham Hill in Fayetteville now home to the Pratt Place Inn.