by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Kim Woodson is convinced that virtual private networks will change the way that the world does business, which is why his company just invested $500,000 to bring the technology to…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Despite reports to the contrary, Entre Computer Center has not closed its doors for good. The company was bought in December by Arkansas Information Systems Inc. The Joplin-based company plans…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Twin Media Group of Siloam Springs plans to launch a major campaign later this month, says programmer Joel Rohrbar. The company created John Brown University’s virtual campus tour on CD-ROM…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
The University of Arkansas Center for Continuing Education’s wireless mobile computer lab has trained employees throughout the state. The lab has 40 laptop PCs that are networked and can be…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. has extended until July 1 the expiration day for its Class B warrants. Listed under AERTZ, the warrants entitle the holder to purchase one share…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Wil DeOrsey, vice president for operations, resigned in December, several days after the company announced that its fourth-quarter earnings would be just a nickel a share instead of the 19…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Wal-Mart workers in Windsor, Ontario, have ratified a labor contract at the giant U.S.-based retailer’s first-ever unionized store. United Steelworkers of America spokesman Tom Collins said almost 66 percent of…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
The line between Benton and Washington counties is disappearing in the real estate business. In what has always been a very territorial business in Northwest Arkansas, real estate agencies in…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
In late December, analysts were predicting this to be the third year in a row that December sales wouldn’t reach expectations for retailers, but a surge of shopping activity during…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
III 248 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville Drive Time: 5 minutes from downtown Fayetteville Turnaround Time: 20 minutes for entrees, 5 minutes for dessert Hardly anything ever changes at Restaurant on…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
If there was any question about how seriously Arkansas’ larger companies are taking the looming Year 2000 computer crisis, the answer is becoming evident. First Commercial Corp. of Little Rock,…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Many businesses will be surprised to learn that the Year 2000 glitch isn’t just a software problem and will rear its ugly head in common, everyday places. It’s the embedded…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
A $4.5 million mortgage from First National Bank & Trust Co. of Rogers is being used to finance the construction of a Hampton Inn in Rogers. The construction loan was…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Har-Ber Meadows Development Co. of Springdale renewed a $3.5 million mortgage with Springdale Bank & Trust in November. The mortgage was signed by Ken Childress, president of the company. The…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Kentucky Fried Chicken of California Inc. sold three restaurants in Washington County in December in a $1.1 million deal. Newmark Foods Inc. of Kentucky bought the restaurants, two in Springdale…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Six pieces of property in Springdale were used to secure a $612,500 mortgage from Arkansas National Bank of Springdale. Larry Phillips received the loan Dec. 2 and includes an assignment…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Superior Car Wash is being built at 2870 E. Joyce Blvd. with a $570,000 mortgage from Arkansas National Bank in Springdale. Ginger Construction Inc. of Fayetteville received the loan Nov….
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
Two commercial buildings on North College Avenue in Fayetteville were mortgaged Nov. 18 for $440,000. Kenneth and Kathie Marvin received two separate mortgages on property from the Bank of Arkansas…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
The construction of three fourplexes in Bentonville is being financed with a $375,000 mortgage from Arkansas National Bank of Bentonville. Tolbert Edwards received the loan Nov. 14 and is using…
by - January 12, 1998 12:00 am
George’s Inc. of Springdale received a $15 million line of credit from Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas in Russellville on Dec. 8. The loan was signed by Monty Henderson…
