LATEST ARTICLES BY Marty Cook
Arkansas Banks Compete for Talent as Interest in Industry Declines
With stiff competition and shifting perceptions, commercial banks are working to attract young talent and modernize the industry’s image.
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Steve Clark Reflects on Redemption, Leadership & New Ventures at 78
After scandal derailed his political career, Steve Clark rebuilt a life rooted in faith, family and public service — and he’s not done yet.
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New York Group Buys Hill Place for $75M (NWA Real Deals)
The Hill Place student apartment complex in Fayetteville sold for a little more than $75 million to a New York real estate group.
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Former USA Truck CEO James Reed Moving On, but Staying Put
Reed has joined Banner Capital of Salt Lake City as an operating partner, bringing logistics and tech experience to its $650 million private equity portfolio.
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Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue to Disrupt US Egg Supply & Prices
Egg prices just saw their first drop in months — but don’t celebrate yet. Prices are still sky-high compared to a year ago thanks to a relentless strain of avian flu, and the industry still faces a long road to recovery.
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Student Apartments in Fayetteville Sell for $23.3M (NWA Real Deals)
The Champions Club student apartment complex in Fayetteville sold for $23.3 million.
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Truck Parking Finally Gets Public Notice
Industry leaders say the decades-old shortage of safe truck parking is finally getting the attention it needs, with a proposed $755 million federal fund offering hope.
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Springdale’s Multi-Craft Contractors Thrives Under New Co-Owners
Hex Bisbee and Scott Barrows are successfully steering Multi-Craft Contractors through challenges by prioritizing teamwork and their 700 employees’ well-being.
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Truck Parking Shortage Puts Pressure on US Supply Chain
Research has shown that truck drivers average nearly an hour a day looking for a place to park rather than continuing with their deliveries. Drivers who can’t find legal places to park often have to improvise.
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Chris Mathews & Sons Turn Steel Door Business into Multi-Million-Dollar Success
In 2007, Chris Mathews and his sons bought National Custom Hollow Metal, overcoming early challenges to grow the business into a successful operation now aiming for $10 million in revenue.
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Heartland Honda Changes Owners (NWA Real Deals)
Heartland Honda in Springdale has a new owner after a $5.6 million sale.
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Arkansas Builders Tackle Skilled Labor Shortage with In-House Training
Construction company leaders in Arkansas agree skilled labor is in short supply, but the shortage has become so chronic that they’ve grown accustomed to working around it.
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Growing Pains Signal Success at XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport is in nonstop expansion mode, with $400 million in upgrades planned over the next five years to keep pace with record-breaking passenger growth.
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XNA Soars To a Record 1.14 Million Enplanements
XNA certainly benefits from being the airport in the center of the continuously growing northwest Arkansas region, but officials have worked diligently to make the airport more attractive to both airlines and passengers.
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Arkansas Universities Look to Raffles to Support NIL Initiatives
A new Arkansas law allows 50-50 raffles at college games to support NIL funds. Schools hope it boosts fan experience and adds revenue.
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Medical Office Brings $5.6M in Fayetteville (NWA Real Deals)
Washington Regional Medical Center paid $5.6 million for a medical office in Fayetteville.
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Friendly Competitors: Local Banks Finding Success in Small-Town Arkansas
McGehee, population 3,500, supports two thriving hometown banks — proof that local service and loyalty still compete with big banking.
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Northwest Arkansas’ Most Expensive Home Sales of 2024
The area saw 294 homes sold during 2024 for $1 million or more, easily surpassing 2022’s record year of 217.
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Potential Tariffs Cause Concerns for Arkansas Trucking Industry
One of the chief concerns is the tariffs’ effect on equipment costs. Many tractors, trailers and other transportation equipment are imported into the United States, and the tariff tax could put upgrades out of reach for many companies.
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Arkansas’ Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Face Uncertainty Under Anti-DEI Law
Arkansas’ new Act 116 eliminates affirmative action, raising concerns that it could weaken support for women- and minority-owned businesses, particularly the state’s MWOBE program.
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