Tag: Whispers

Tyson Buys Flea Market Property in Downtown Springdale

A Tyson spokesman said the company has not yet finalized plans for the four parcels, totaling more than an acre, for which it paid $350,000.

Onyx Named Coffee Bar of the Year

Imbibe magazine bills the list as a culmination of a year-long, nationwide search to uncover the bars, cafs and breweries that are shaping the way well drink in the coming year.

Gap Closing at NWA Mall Leaves New Owners with Vacancy

The retail space, a staple of the Fayetteville mall since 1997, is slated to close Jan. 26, as is the malls GapKids store.

John James Co-Founds Technology Development Agency

James joins life-long friend Jim Kane to form Hayseed Ventures newest portfolio company, Gemini Development.

Local Police Bring in FBI to Help Fight Gang Violence

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is forming a Safe Streets Task Force to fight gangs and drug-related violence.

RopeSwing Restaurant Project Renamed Preachers Son

The Belfry, a planned restaurant-slash-nightspot that has not yet opened in downtown Bentonville, has already undergone a name change.

Growth of High-Net-Worth Individuals Continues in U.S.

In 2014, the number of people with at least $1 million to invest grew to 4.4 million.

Prediction: Real Estate Market Will Remain Hot

Nicky Dou, 2014s top-ranked residential real estate agent according to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, says construction is booming.

February Vote Looms For Proposed Wind Farm Property

Backlash can be attributed, in part, to reports that the Texas-based developers have checkered pasts.

Brightwater Culinary Inspired by European Public Markets

The recently rebranded Northwest Arkansas Community College culinary school will be another feather in downtown Bentonvilles hat.

Mercy Ball Raises More than $1 Million

Mercy Northwest Arkansas president Eric Pianalto reports that, in the last 20 years, members of the local business and philanthropic community have raised more than $61 million for the hospital.

Bentonvilles Cricket Scene Mentioned in The Wall Street Journal

The city now has 18 cricket teams, but no cricket field.

Building Leased to Whole Foods is On the Market

The new building in Fayetteville has been leased to the retailer for the next 20 years.

MOD Restaurant to Open in Midtown

The project was launched by Mario Valdovino, the corporate executive chef and director of culinary innovation at Tyson Foods Inc.

Razorbacks Rebound Despite Low Reader Poll Confidence

On Sept. 28, a Northwest Arkansas Business Journal online poll showed most readers predicted the Razorback football team would win only three games this season.

I-49 Property Depreciates 80 Percent in Eight Years

The price of a 21-acre property along Interstate 49 in Rogers has seen a broad range in ups and downs in the last 18 years.

Shiloh Museum Undergoing Multi-Year Renovation

The city of Springdale-funded historical museum is conducting the project in-house, taking on one gallery section per year.

Rebrand In Order for Mobile App Formerly Known as Overwatch

After settling a trademark suit, Innovis Labs will soon debut a renamed, new-and-improved version of its interactive gaming app.

Carlyle Group Invests in Steele Crossing Project

Landing the publicly traded, private equity powerhouse as a partner in the project is a major coup for Specialized Real Estate Group and the local market.

NWA Might Get a Bass Pro Shops, In a Roundabout Way

The fishing tackle and sporting goods retail giant is reportedly nearing an acquisition of Cabelas Inc., which opened a store in Rogers in 2012.

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 marketing

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