Tagged: French Hill

Cast of Delta Bank Deal Includes 5 Past 40 Under 40 Honorees

by Arkansas Business Staff 6/17/2013 12:00 am

Two members of the 40 Under 40 class of 1996 had roles in negotiations that would've increased the Stephen LaFrance Sr. family's stake in the $441.8 million million-asset bank holding company.

Price Stalls Deal on Ownership Change at Delta Trust

by George Waldon 5/6/2013 12:00 am

Official comment remains elusive, but insiders report that negotiations over an ownership shift at Delta Trust Banking Corp. have stalled over the usual issue: The parties couldn't agree on a price.

Reports: LaFrance Family Taking Stake in Delta Trust

by Arkansas Business Staff 4/1/2013 12:00 am

Reports of a shift in ownership at Delta Trust & Banking Corp. have grown more widespread.

Potential Rewards Big for Big River Steel Mill, But Risks Remain

by Chuck Bartels, The Associated Press 2/10/2013 05:46 pm

The planned $1.1 billion steel mill in Osceola carries the promise of a long-term economic boost for northeast Arkansas, but investors — including the state — face a number of risks.

Notes from Today's Senate Meeting on Big River Steel

by Lance Turner 2/4/2013 04:46 pm

The Arkansas Senate conducted a “committee of the whole” session today to quiz Gov. Mike Beebe, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Grant Tennille, and other parties involved in the $1.1 billion Big River Steel deal.