Survey: More Slow Economic Growth Ahead in Midwest
A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states dipped last month, suggesting only slow growth for the region over the next three to six months.
View ArticleBogus Blueprints Allegedly Part of One Bank Case
Federal investigators reportedly are following a trail of allegedly bogus paperwork generated at Little Rock's One Bank & Trust during the tenure of Layton “Scooter” Stuart
View ArticleIndictments of Former Attorney David Henry Stacking Up
Since former attorney David P. Henry Sr. was accused of draining the trust fund of a prominent architect's family, he's also been indicted on counts of tax evasion, mail fraud and now, transporting...
View ArticleFed Parks Kevin Lewis Mercedes Case
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Little Rock last month closed a case involving the seizure of a nearly $53,000 arctic white Mercedes-Benz that Kevin Lewis gave his father, Harold Lewis, in April 2010.
View ArticleBonds Build First Security Bank Earnings In Recession
When it comes to boosting the bottom line with income from municipal bonds, First Security Bank of Searcy is king among banks based in Arkansas.
View ArticleChambers' Hold of Decatur State Bank Not Meant To Last Forever
Chambers Bank took control of Decatur State Bank when its owners had to forfeit Peterson Holding Co. shares to make good on a loan gone bad. Peterson Holding owns DSB.
View ArticleTommy Maxwell Joins Hardwood Federation Board of Directors (Movers & Shakers)
Tommy Maxwell has 35 years of experience in the flooring business and is the president and CEO of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring.
View ArticleDow Jones Surges to All-Time High
The Dow Jones industrial average surged 154 points early Tuesday, reaching 14,283 and breaking through its previous record high set in October 2007.
View ArticleHome BancShares Execs See Bigger Bonuses, Stock Options
Home BancShares Inc. of Conway releases its 2013 proxy statement, showing that executives cashed in on bigger bonuses and stock options.
View ArticleFed's Beige Book Shows US Economy Growing Throughout Country
Strong auto sales, better hiring and a continued housing recovery helped the U.S. economy grow in January and February throughout the country, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Federal...
View ArticleBusiness Study Sees 1,000 New Jobs, $800M in Expansion in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas companies expect nearly 1,000 new jobs and $808 million in expansion over the next three years, according to results of a business retention and expansion survey.
View ArticleValue of Top Commercial Deals Slips 17 Percent
This year's top 30 commercial real estate transactions in Pulaski County carry a total value of more than $151 million. That represents a 17 percent drop compared with last year's total of more than...
View ArticleGun Trusts Offer Legal Protection To Owners
For gun owners who fear their weapons might be taken away through bankruptcy liquidation or a possible future ban on the transfer of assault weapons, there's a relatively new legal maneuver that might...
View Article3 Downtown Little Rock Projects on Track for Completion This Year
Three of the most imminent projects are the new Residence Inn by Marriott next to the Interstate 30 ramp at 219 River Market Ave., the Mann on Main Redevelopment at Fourth and Main streets and the...
View ArticleBroe Group Invests Cash In Arkansas Loans, More
The Broe Group of Denver dipped its considerable toe in the state when Metropolitan National Bank of Little Rock sold assets to raise cash and tidy its balance sheet.
View ArticleGeorge Gleason's 2012 Salary Tops $1.2M
George Gleason, chairman and chief executive officer of Little Rock's Bank of the Ozarks Inc., receives a 15.3 percent raise that boosts his salary to more than $1.2 million.
View ArticleSkyline Report: Northwest Arkansas Housing Market On The Rebound
Building permits issued for the final six months of 2012 represented a 53 percent increase from that same period in 2011, according to the Skyline Report, released by Arvest Bank and the Center for...
View ArticlePast 40 Under 40 Honorees: Arkansas Business Wants to Hear From You
As Arkansas Business prepares for the 20th anniversary of its annual 40 Under 40 feature, we are asking to hear from all past honorees in a special survey.
View ArticleBill Clinton to Help Launch Kiva City Microloan Program in Arkansas
Bill Clinton is expected to help announce the launch of an initiative that expands the availability of microloans for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Little Rock area.
View ArticleLegislative Roundup: Lawmakers Set to Move Ahead With Steel Mill
Arkansas lawmakers this week received reports from two consultants hired by the state to study the economic impact of the proposed $1 billion Big River Steel project in Mississippi County.
View Article