Tag: NWABJ

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.

“The Boss” Denounces His Deal with Wal-Mart

Well, that didn’t take long.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discounts Give Travel Agencies Boost in 1Q

The marquee outside Travel Connection Ltd. in Rogers says it all: “The World On Sale.”

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.

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.

Brewer Building Leased to Kutak Rock

Kutak Rock, a national law firm, moved its Northwest Arkansas offices to 234 Millsap Road in Fayetteville.

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.

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

Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives elects new leaders

Arkansas Children’s CEO describes $50M historic gift origins, goals

UAMS receives $3.18 million grant for REAL Deal program

State gets $209 million for rural health under OBBBA