Tag: Whispers

TiFiber, CycleWood Prepare for International Plastics Showcase

Both affiliated with the Arkansas Research & Technology Park in Fayetteville, the two startups are two of 12 companies chosen for the exhibition.

Oklahoma Investor Buys Strip Center Near Baum Stadium

Raymond Merrill of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, paid $1.9 million for the strip center at 1545 W. 15 St., whose tenants include Foghorns and La Hacienda.

Expert Says NWA Craft Beer Market Has Room to Grow

Bart Watson, chief economist with the Colorado-based Brewers Association, said Northwest Arkansas is playing catch-up on a national trend.

Wonderland Cave Owners Plan to Reopen as Adventure Park

The historic site has been deserted since 1995, but was once a huge tourist draw for Bella Vista.

Harps Sells, Leases Back Refurbished Store on Highway 412

In a sale-leaseback deal, local investment group PLKK Harps 412 LLC bought the 4.23 acre Springdale property for $5.8 million.

Former Razorback Reporter to Cover Business at Democrat-Gazette

Robbie Neiswager has resigned from the Stephens Media-owned Arkansas New Bureau and now works as business reporter, focusing on the trucking industry, for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Country Club Plaza Nearing Construction

Colliers International recently paid a combined $2.57 million for land near the front gate of Pinnacle Country Club, and construction will start soon on a Class A office and retail development.

Four Points by Sheraton Bentonville to Open Soon

The Southeast Walton Boulevard hotel, formerly the Clarion Inn & Convention Center, has an official opening date of March 19, but that date could be moved up, according to the owners.

Chambers Sells Bentonville Branch, Not Leaving the Market

Danville-chartered Chambers Bank has sold its Bentonville branch to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for $3.7 million.

Kudos

Procter & Gamble recently recognized Springdale-based Saatchi & Saatchi X as one of its top-performing business partners.

Familiar Face

Rodney Miller, former CEO of Springdale company Montana Tractors, was recently spotted hosting the Orlando Citrus Parade on Jan. 1 on ABC.

Property Flip

Grady Mathews is now employed by Sage Partners, which on Feb. 1 will assume managing and leasing responsibilities for Bentonville Plaza and Bentonville Commerce.

Farewell, Tontitown

First Security Bank of Searcy has filed a lawsuit to have its 38-acre foreclosure on U.S. 412 removed from Tontitown and annexed into Springdale.

Wheel Deal

Discount Tire has entered into a ground lease agreement to open a store at 3875 N. Shiloh Drive in the former Dixie Caf location.

Bon Apptit

La Madeleine Country French Caf is planning to open five restaurants in central and Northwest Arkansas.

Anchors Away

Theres been a shakeup among the anchors in the local television market.

Title Talk

First National Title Co. may be on the move in Fayetteville.

Tax-letic Club

Whispers was surprised to find out that a $37,414 IRS tax lien had been filed against Stegen Athletic Club LLC, which operates the Fayetteville Athletic Club.

Lien Cuisine

Acambaro Mexican Restaurant is at odds with the government for the second time in 10 years.

High Poultry Praise

Pivotal Research Group in New York City has good things to say about the future of Tyson and its CEO, Donnie Smith.

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO

Farmers & Merchants Bank names Lee Ann Hoskyn to head of marketing

769-acre Madison County preserve to be protected, opened to public