Tag: Whispers

Barber?s Nashville Skyline Faces Fight

The proposed 10-story Divinity building on Fayetteville?s Dickson Street isn?t the only Barber Group building drawing fire from preservationists.

Buzz on BOZ

We hear things are going good for Bank of the Ozarks since it entered the Northwest Arkansas market about 14 months ago.

Banks Brace for Regulation Change

Non-bankers may need to prep for a media blast about a slightly confusing regulation change set to take effect on July 1.

Shale Play on Words

We?ve heard the Fayetteville Shale Play referred to as everything from ?plate? to ?plane? by some of Northwest Arkansas? television reporters, but the correct word is ?play.?

TracyLocke Opens NWA Office

Apparently there?s another big-time Madison Avenue advertising agency with a satellite office in Northwest Arkansas.

BlueInGreen Lands Water Grant

The National Science Foundation has granted Fayetteville technology company BlueInGreen LLC a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research award worth $100,000.

KNWA Karate Chops Audio

For the past couple of weeks, watching KNWA has been a bit like watching a kung-fu movie.

Benton County Draws Washington County Businesses

We hear two more Washington County firms have opened offices in Benton County.

Out-of-state Investors Flip Land in Bella Vista

Since National Recreational Properties Inc. of Irvine, Calif., began snatching up Bella Vista real estate last year, we hear a land flipping bonanza has ensued in the village. Some lots that were selling for $500 in January 2005 now fetch $15,000.

Putman Opens Law Firm in Fayetteville

Bill Putman, a former in-house attorney for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has left the world?s largest retailer and opened his own firm in downtown Fayetteville.

Stars Struck With Financial Problems

The Arkansas Stars, a National Indoor Football League team based in Springdale, are getting new owners.

Harrises Plan Memphis Arena

The owners of All Star Sports Arena in Springdale are adding to their lineup. Scott Harris, his wife Connie and his father Richard plan to open an arena in Memphis next year.

Rockabilly Star Hawkins Plans Move Back to Arkansas

Former Huntsville native and rockabilly star Ronnie Hawkins has been looking for land to buy in Madison County, where he grew up.

Dixie Monitors Construction with Digital Cameras

Dixie Development of Fayetteville has installed digital cameras at two of its major construction projects to monitor the progress.

Comedian?s Former Wife Starts Royal Children?s Academy in Springdale

Linda Smirnoff, former wife of Yakov Smirnoff, the Russian comedian, has opened Royal Children?s Academy in Springdale.

Pinnacle Hills Cross Closes In On Record

If you’ve driven past the New Hope Road exit on Interstate 540 in Rogers lately, you probably saw the new cross jutting into the skyline at the construction site of the Church at Pinnacle Hills.

Bank Board Confusion Leaves Less Paper

More on Jeff Collins, executive director of the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business and Economic Research, who apparently agreed to be a board member for The Bank of Fayetteville but then was told he wouldn’t be allowed to serve.

Arvest Debit Users Rank High With Visa

We hear the debit card division of the blue Bentonville banking behemoth is going gangbusters, with Arvest its 29th most active bank customer by debit card sales dollars processed for 2005.

Signature Bank Ad Refers to Art

We noticed an interesting billboard put up by ex-Arvester Gary Head’s new bank, Signature Bank of Arkansas.

Dixie Signs Big Lease

We hear Dixie Development of Fayetteville has gotten a sizeable commitment for space at its Appleby Landing project.

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

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report