Ecclesia Moves to Convert Property to Cash, Shed Debt
New leadership at Ecclesia College plan to sell Benton County acreage linked with a grant kickback scandal that ensnared the president of Ecclesia College, two state legislators and a lobbyist middleman.
View ArticleThe New Influentials: 20 In Their 20s Seem to Get Younger Every Year
These “20 in Their 20s” have risen to our attention through nominations, generally by employers who are mighty proud to have been able to attract such promising talent. When you read about them, you...
View ArticleMediPays Service for Medical Marijuana Could Happen Sooner in Oklahoma
Dan Roda is still not ready to say which bank will be the depository for MediPays, the cashless banking service for which he is chief legal officer, but it’s starting to look like the Little Rock...
View ArticleMajority Owner of John Daly's Steakhouse Files for Bankruptcy
Sam McFadin, majority owner of the John Daly Steakhouse in Conway, estimated his debts and assets were between $1 million and $10 million, according to the Sept. 14 bankruptcy filing.
View ArticleSkyline Report: Homes Prices Rise, Lot Supply Remains Low
In northwest Arkansas, home prices continued to rise in the first half of 2018, while the supply of available lots for residential construction stayed low, according to Arvest Bank's Skyline Report.
View ArticleFNBC Receives a $600K Federal Grant
FNBC Bancorp, the holding company for FNBC Bank, has been awarded a $600,000 Financial Assistance grant by the U.S. Treasury Department’s CDFI fund for its service to rural and underserved communities.
View ArticleTyson Founder, Warren Stephens to Join Arkansas Business Hall of Fame
The late founder of Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and the CEO of Stephens Inc. of Little Rock are among the latest inductees to the University of Arkansas' Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.
View ArticleSimmons Bank Names David Stogsdill SVP of Commercial Banking
Simmons Bank names David Stogsdill senior vice president of commercial banking. He will oversee growth for commercial clients in central Arkansas.
View ArticleUS Consumer Prices Up Slight 0.1 Percent in September
Consumer prices edged up a slight 0.1 percent in September as energy prices retreated after a big gain in August.
View ArticleUnion Bank of Mena Sees Advancements (Movers & Shakers)
Patty Young has been promoted to senior vice president and chief administrative officer of Union Bankshares in Mena, the holding company for Union Bank of Mena and First National Bank at Paris.
View ArticleDavid Norris Promoted at Arvest (NEA Movers & Shakers)
David Norris has accepted the vice president and mortgage lending position for the northeast Arkansas market of Arvest Bank in Jonesboro.
View Article5 Tips for an Effective Email (Sarah Clements Expert Advice)
Because email has become so popular, it is important to get the most out of your message. Follow these five tips to help construct an effective message.
View ArticleTwo TRG Properties Add Up to $6.8M Sale (Real Deals)
Alter Trading Corp. of St. Louis purchased the Tenenbaum Recycling Group’s 71,000-SF complex at 4500 Bethany Road for $4.04 million and its 42,968-SF facility at 2601 Central Airport Road for $2.77...
View ArticleArkansas Nonprofits Hold Breath For Year-End
As a result of changes to the federal tax code, donations to charities are expected to fall by $13.1 billion annually in the United States, according to a May 2017 study by the Lilly Family School of...
View ArticleUS Employers Post Record Number of Open Jobs in August
U.S. employers posted the most jobs in two decades in August, and hiring also reached a record high, fresh evidence that companies are desperate to staff up amid solid economic growth.
View ArticleHome BancShares 3Q Profit Another Record
Greater regulatory costs and expenses associated with a company performance goal weren't enough to keep Home BancShares Inc. of Conway from reporting on Thursday another quarter or record profit.
View ArticleCheryl Schluterman to Lead Arkansas Development Finance Authority
Cheryl Schluterman, vice president for finance and administration at the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, has been named interim president of the ADFA, effective immediately.
View ArticleState Unemployment at 3.5 Percent in September, Lowest on Record
Arkansas' unemployment rate declined to 3.5 percent in September, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month, according to a report released Friday by the state Department of...
View ArticleBank OZK 3Q Profit Down 23 Percent
Bank OZK of Little Rock on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $74.2 million, down about 23 percent from the same quarter last year.
View ArticleNursing Home Quartet Add Up to $15.4M Sale (Real Deals)
Affiliates of Strawberry Fields REIT Ltd. of South Bend, Indiana, bought the four properties from affiliates of Skyline Health Care of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey.
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