Fayetteville
Attorney Justin Crawley Faces Felony Theft & Forgery Charges
The northwest Arkansas attorney left a trail of unpaid bills in the months before he was charged on April 11. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Developer Behind The Barracks at Chaffee Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Rival Commercial RE, the developer of The Barracks at Chaffee in Fort Smith, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing debts related to the project. read more >
Medical Office Brings $5.6M in Fayetteville (NWA Real Deals)
Washington Regional Medical Center paid $5.6 million for a medical office in Fayetteville. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Jeff Amerine Named Board Chair of Ark Angel Alliance (Super Mover)
Amerine is the founder and managing director of Startup Junkie Consulting of Fayetteville. read more >
Rock N’ Roll Sushi Expanding in Arkansas With Four New Locations
Rock N’ Roll Sushi is expanding in Arkansas with four new locations, including Jonesboro, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, and northwest Arkansas. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Experience Fayetteville’s Interim CEO Jennifer Walker Discusses Future Leadership
Jennifer Walker, interim CEO of Experience Fayetteville, says she’s not interested in the permanent role, emphasizing the need for a leader deeply connected to the community. read more >
![The 142-room Compton Hotel is set to open in fall 2025 on the downtown Bentonville Square. It was developed by Blue Crane. [Michael Woods]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_2992_opt-300x194.jpg)
Northwest Arkansas Sees Upsurge In Hotels
All told, northwest Arkansas is scheduled to have nine hotels with a total of more than 1,100 rooms open this year. In the next three years, the region is expected to add nearly 1,900 rooms. read more >
by Marty Cook -
First Community Bank, Bank OZK Expand Footprints
First Community Bank is expanding in Harrison with a second full-service branch, while Bank OZK is growing its presence in Tennessee and Florida with multiple new locations. read more >
by George Waldon -
Chris Fowler Expands Business with Local Tire & Wheel Chain
Chris Fowler, known for his success in KFC franchising, is now expanding his footprint with the growing Local Tire & Wheel chain and his recent acquisition of Dempsey Bakery in Little Rock. read more >
Zen Tea to Sell Heights Location
The location, which opened in December 2023, is listed for $19,900. The shop also plans to sell its Hot Springs location while maintaining operations in Fayetteville. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Arkansas’ Fastest Growing Companies: Telex of Fayetteville Finds a Niche in Power Infrastructure
Telex of Fayetteville, Arkansas' second fastest-growing private company, is rapidly expanding to offer new services and attain new clients. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Florida Real Estate Brokerage Expands to Arkansas
Leading the Fayetteville office is David Hill, who has been appointed regional managing director. read more >
O’Brien Right of Way Valuation Expands Into Fayetteville
The Fayetteville location will be the firm's third corporate office, focusing on clients across the south central U.S. read more >
Small Businesses, Local Economies Thrive at Arkansas Pop-Up Markets
Pop-ups provide a platform for businesses that may not have a permanent physical presence, serving as a low-cost, low-risk environment for entrepreneurs to test their products and build a customer base. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Royal Oaks Purchase Surpasses $2.9M (Real Deals)
A 159-unit mobile home park in Sherwood tipped the scales at $2.97 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Philanthropic Giving to University of Arkansas Tops $211M in Fiscal 2024
Private gifts provided funding for the establishment of 66 new endowed funds, creating permanent funding for a variety of purposes across the Fayetteville campus. read more >
Clear Creek Home Sells for $2.7 Million
The 6,700-SF Fayetteville home is in the upscale gated Clear Creek subdivision that surrounds Tyson Foods Chairman John Tyson’s Blessings Golf Course. read more >
Davis-Rowden Partnership Continues Family Legacy with New Slim Chickens Locations
The three men were raised in the restaurant business; their fathers were partners in Davis Hull & Rowden which owns 34 Sonic Drive-Ins. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Fayetteville Software Firm Faces $4.6M Lawsuit Over Loan Defaults
Slipstream Creative Inc. was sued last month by Arvest Bank of Fayetteville for defaulting on loans that totaled $1.5 million, according to the lawsuit filed in Washington County Circuit Court. read more >
Grand Savings Grows Footprint in Northwest Arkansas
Grand Savings Bank is expanding its Benton County footprint to seven locations with the addition of a Centerton branch. read more >
by George Waldon -
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