Tag: Whispers

Dallas Businessman Looks to Stop Floods

A Dallas businessman with Fayetteville connections is looking into the possibility of putting his latest patent to work in the Northwest Arkansas area.

Bur to Test Metal

Bur Edson, who has been an anchor with KFSM, Channel 5, for more than 20 years, is retiring to operate a business called Alpha Metal Manufacturing in Lavaca with Mark Verkamp.

Goliff Gets Going

Boeing has agreed to provide initial funding for William Goliff’s idea of VBI Broadcasting.

Complex Whistles Dixie

Partners Phil Phillips, Gerald Johnston, Tom Muccio and Ben Israel plan to close on a $5.55 million deal June 26 to purchase the majority of a Fayetteville business complex.

Mickey?s Theme Park

Mickey and Beth Richardson plan to develop their 185-acre ranch near Beaver Lake into a technology camp and eventually a multimillion dollar high-tech center.

Bird Shot Down, Again

Former Rose Law Firm lawyer Allen W. Bird lost his appeal of the longest running U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruling in Arkansas? western division.

More Bird Hunting?

Bird could appeal Hendren?s order to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis. But Hendren?s ruling may prove too discouraging.

Delta Systems Inc., the Rogers automation control and software firm, plans to join the Nasdaq. Since its initial public offering in January of 2000, Delta has traded on the Canadian Venture Exchange in Toronto.

Swiss for Sale; Flatiron Next?

Joe McClung put the Eureka Springs Swiss Resort and Visitor?s Center up for sale in June.

Strong Candidate Refuses to Cancel Meeting

Beck Campbell, a Springdale mayoral candidate, remembered something her campaign manager had told her and refused to cancel a ?Meet-the-Candidate? coffee gathering.

In the Heath of the Moment

Shortly after her husband, Stan, was named head basketball coach at the UA, Ramona Webb Heath was involved in a somewhat heated exchange with security personnel at local airport.

Here Come da Judges

For the first time in its 166-history, the Arkansas Supreme Court will convene outside its stately home in Little Rock.

Cities Vie to be Venture Venues

Fayetteville is not the only city that has thrown its hat into the ring to host next year?s Arkansas Venture Capital Forum.

Mischievous Meters May Lie

We thought somebody must have changed the parking meter law while we weren?t looking.

Incubator Board Broadens

The UA?s Genesis Technology Incubator has added two new members to its advisory board to bring the total members to 26.

Agracat Changes its Spots

Pixelbenders LLC of Rogers landed the deal to produce a 30-second TV commercial for Agracat Inc. of Farmington, the North American headquarters for the Chinese tractor manufacturer.

Businesses Battle Bulge

Superior Industries International Inc. and Danaher Tool Group have made noises about expanding their Fayetteville plants due to continued growth.

Willow Creek Buyout Could be Soon

Whispers by the health care water cooler suggest Willow Creek Women?s Hospital will soon change owners.

UA Officials Sensitive About Race Issues on Campus

It seems like the University of Arkansas has been doing some serious contortions lately in the name of ethnic diversity.

Dean Resigns After UA Receives Historical Gift

Randall Woods? resignation as dean of the UA?s Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences seemed to coincide with the Walton family?s $300 million gift to the UA in April.

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson