by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Even with higher costs in materials and diesel due to last year?s hurricanes, commercial construction will continue to increase during 2006, according to Kenneth Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
The masonry market is on the up swing in Northwest Arkansas, with commercial construction booming for the brick business and stone being a choice for restoration projects.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
The National Association of Women in Construction?s Region 5 director is a local office manager in Northwest Arkansas, and is looking to boost the area?s chapter membership.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Copeland?s Famous New Orleans Restaurant in Rogers had $3.8 million in food sales last year, an 8.6 percent drop from $4.2 million in 2004.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Two McDonald?s locations were the top restaurant revenue producers in Bentonville last year.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Tropical Smoothie Caf? gets 3 stars in our lunch review.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
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
With a strong church construction presence in Northwest Arkansas, Precept Builders Inc. of Dallas has opened a permanent office in Rogers so it can continue to grow with the booming market.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
New York & Co. plans to open a store this spring in a 7,973-SF space in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall. The retail store sells ?fashion oriented, moderately priced? clothing for women.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
There were 61 total violations in Benton and Washington counties for the first two quarters of the fiscal year. Of the violations, 51 were for commercial projects and 10 were for residential projects.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
The sixth annual Paint the Town Red event raises $66,197, 38 percent more than 2005?s total of $47,725. The event, which benefits the American Heart Association, surpasses the goal of $56,000.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
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
Darin Gray, majority owner of Gray Matters LLC of Springdale, has promoted four employees and launched a corporate events division.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Advertising agency CJRW/Northwest won 10 gold and five silver Outlet Awards from the Northwest Arkansas Art Directors Club, the most out of any other company.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
The University of Arkansas announced on Feb. 7 that it had hired Steve Voorhies as manager of media relations, replacing Charles Crowson, who left in October to work for Stone Ward in Little Rock.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Man reports paperwork and cans of Copenhagen stolen from his vehicle.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Lindsey Construction Co. buys 15 building permits valued at a combined $8.9 million to build 180 new apartment units in The Links at Springdale apartment complex, and Kinco Constructors LLC buys a building permit valued at $5.42 million.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Benton County has 83 private clubs, more than any other in Arkansas. Private clubs are necessary to serve alcohol legally in a dry county.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Hogwired.com has big hits on national signing day for the University of Arkansas football team, while Athletic Director Frank Broyles recuperates from hip surgery.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Haynes Ltd. of Rogers turns over a portion of a 289-acre development site off Interstate 540 in Fayetteville to a charitable trust.
