Coulson Oil Co.
Coulson Oil Lawsuit Against Former CEO Shows Need for Strong Controls
The North Little Rock firm alleges that John Harris made $5 million in unauthorized purchases, doctored receipts and intimidated employees. read more >
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Little Rock Apartment Foreclosure Sale Tops $5.1M (Real Deals)
An 80-unit apartment project in Little Rock is under new ownership in the wake of a $5.11 million foreclosure sale. read more >
by George Waldon -
Downtown Little Rock Residence Inn Marriott Sells for $11.27M
This week’s installment of million-dollar real estate transactions starts with a downtown Little Rock hotel. read more >
New Roles Announced at Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Simmons Bank & UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Rodney Showmar and Michael Lamoureux have taken on continued leadership roles, with Showmar staying on the Federal Reserve's advisory council and Lamoureux joining Capitol Counsel as a partner. read more >
SQRL Faces Financial Strain After Ambitious Expansion
A 210-store transaction in October has not been “seamlessly integrated” as predicted by CEO J. Blake Smith read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL’s Troubles Deepen with Failed $21M Deal
The company sought to buy a string of convenience stores in southwest Arkansas owned by Blackmon Oil Co. in Glenwood. But the more Blackmon learned about SQRL during the six-month option period, the more they grew concerned about its viability. read more >
by George Waldon -
AECC Hires Former Coulson Exec Lance West as Controller
Former Coulson Oil Co. CFO Lance West has joined Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. as the electric generation and transmission cooperative’s controller. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
West Little Rock Duplex Portfolio Sells for $7.7M (Real Deals)
An affiliate of New York’s Fortress Investment Group purchased the properties mostly scattered along Perry, Wilson and 20th streets. read more >
by George Waldon -
32 West Little Rock Duplexes Sold for $7.7M
On the menu today are seven seven-digit deals, led by a multimillion-dollar purchase of 32 duplexes. read more >
Indian Hills Apartments Host $15M Sale (Real Deals)
An affiliate of RREAF Holdings of Dallas bought the 175-unit apartment complex in North Little Rock from an affiliate of Little Rock’s BSR Real Estate Investment Trust. read more >
by George Waldon -
Valero Sold After QuikTrip Detour Through Court
Diamond State Oil LLC bought a Valero convenience store near the Morgan exit on I-40 from the Ashley family, but a lawsuit between the parties preceded the deal. read more >
NorthShore Business Park Growing with New Projects
The expansion of the former Arkansas Physician Management Inc. building is one of three current construction projects in the Northshore Business Park in North Little Rock. read more >
Coulson Oil to Build New Headquarters in NorthShore Business Park
Coulson Oil says it will build a new corporate headquarters on three acres in the NorthShore Business Park off Interstate 430 at Crystal Hill Road in North Little Rock. read more >
Millennials in Mind, Fornetti Brings Bakeries to Arkansas Road Runners
Fornetti, an international bakery with 8,000 European locations, has opened some of its first U.S. locations at Road Runner stores in Conway, Fort Smith, Heber Springs, Little Rock and Hot Springs. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
Arkansas Business Power List 2016: Energy & Utilities
An energy and utilities resource to help navigate the leadership of the largest Arkansas companies or institutions. read more >
Coulson Oil Plots Growth With Change
From its founding in 1969, Coulson Oil Co. Inc. of North Little Rock has made changes in its business based on the market and newfound opportunities. read more >
by Sean Beherec -
Coulson Oil Launches Diamond State Equipment
Coulson Oil of North Little Rock launches Diamond State Equipment to function as a distributor of fuel dispensers, tanks and other industry equipment and services used by the retail outlets it serves. read more >
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