Mark Middleton
Plaintiffs in Medical Marijuana Lawsuit Include Big Names in Business
The lawsuit that led Pulaski County Circuit Judge Morgan “Chip” Welch to strike down 27 state laws on medical marijuana was filed by Good Day Farm Arkansas LLC. read more >
Arkansas Business Year in Review: Notable Deaths in 2022
A look at some of the notable Arkansans who died this year. read more >
Top Online Stories: TV Turnover, Walton’s Hometown Goal Among Most-Viewed in 2022
Stories on the unexpected death of a central Arkansas business leader, turnover on the anchor desks at Little Rock TV stations, and a Walmart heir’s vision for his hometown drew the most views on the Arkansas Business website this year. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Central Arkansas Business Leader Mark Middleton Dies at 59
He helped turn the family business, Middleton Heat & Air, into one of the largest HVAC companies in the state. read more >
COVID-19 Spikes Interest In Better Indoor Air Quality
In this new COVID-19 reality, indoor air quality is getting more attention as employers look at ways to keep their workforce and customers safe. read more >
Wilmington Apartments Hosts $8M Transaction (Real Deals)
An affiliate of RREAF Holdings of Dallas bought the 120-unit apartment complex at 617 Donovan Briley Blvd. in North Little Rock. read more >
by George Waldon -
Two Recent Real Estate Deals Total $807K
The $732,050 sale of a car wash in Little Rock led the most recent round of real estate transactions. read more >
Colorado Company Catches Storage Spot for $2.5M
A mini-storage project in Maumelle, a retail building in Bryant, a grand home in west Little Rock, a warehouse in east Little Rock and a sandwich shop in downtown Little Rock are served up in this week's seven-digit deals. read more >
Mann Building Attracts $16.5M Buyer (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Cleveland’s Boyd Watterson Asset Management bought the seven-story Mann Building at 322 Main St. in downtown Little Rock. read more >
by George Waldon -
Potlatch Parcel, Pinnacle Valley Plaza Lead Recent Purchases
Office land, a retail project, a steel project and an office-warehouse in Little Rock join forces with a North Little Rock store to form this week’s grouping of million-dollar real estate transactions. read more >
Delta Group Executes Sale-Leaseback Deal (NWA Real Deals)
Middleton Properties LLC paid $5.9 million for 4 acres and Delta Group Electronics’ 37,600-SF facility on West Technology Way in Fayetteville. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Chapel Ridge of Conway Sells for $6.7M
The sale of a 148-unit apartment complex in Conway and a 9-acre commercial site in Bryant topped the $1 million mark. read more >
Mexico Chiquito Serves $1.5 Million Transaction (Real Deals)
Anchor Realty Investments LLC, led by David Bubbus, bought the Mexico Chiquito at 13924 Cantrell Road. read more >
by George Waldon -
Recent Real Estate Deals Total $3.3M
Recent real estate sales include apartments, office/warehouse, restaurant, duplexes and a garage. read more >
Beacon Hill Complex Draws $9.2M Purchase (Real Deals)
An affiliate of RREAF Holdings of Dallas acquired the 168-unit complex in west Little Rock. The seller is Beacon Hill Inc., led by James Barre Jr. read more >
by George Waldon -
Pair of Southridge Villages Sold for Combined $19.1M
Retirement centers in Conway and Cabot, an apartment complex and car wash in Little Rock and a North Little Rock hotel have come together for a five-piece of multimillion-dollar transactions. read more >
Lakewood Hills, WLR Courtyard by Marriott Lead Off Big Property Buys
A hotel, breastaurant, apartments and two homes in Little Rock plus apartments and retail space in North Little Rock combined with a carwash and retail property in Bryant with residential lots in Benton equal this week’s group of big real estate transactions. read more >
Arvest Bank Forms Saline County Advisory Board
Arvest Bank announced on Monday the creation of a Saline County Advisory Board that the bank hopes will broaden and enhance the its support of the community. read more >
Chuy’s Buy Launches New Project in NLR (Real Deals)
A Chuy’s restaurant project in North Little Rock was put in motion by a $1.14 million land deal. A 16,200-SF commercial project in North Little Rock is under new ownership after a $907,000 sale. read more >
by George Waldon -
Tallest Building on Former Alltel Campus Sold in $12M Deal
A local investment group, Allied Drive Holdings LLC, bought the 225,000-SF space. The group includes the LaFrance brothers, Stephen Jr. and Jason; and the Middleton brothers, Larry and Mark. read more >
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