Arkansas Business back issues from August 1991:
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Greenwich in the Rock? (conversion of Little Rock buildings into condominiums)(includes article on available buildings in downtown Little Rock)
Aug 05, 1991; Waldon, George ... Greenwich In The Rock? 18,000 People Work In Downtown L.R., But Few Live There -- Here's One Solution Bud Cummins and Bryan Jeffrey are a couple of high-spirited young professionals with an idea. Cummins, a lawyer, and Jeffrey, a certified public ...
Democrat says "no Moss." (contract negotiation between Randy Moss and the Arkansas Democrats)
Aug 05, 1991 ... Democrat Says "No Moss" Better change that house ad to read: "Randy Moss -- only in The Dallas Morning News." Contract negotiations between Moss, the best known handicapper in this part of the country, and the Arkansas Democrat have reached a standstill. In ...
On the edge. (Tom Blackmon of Blackmon Auctions and Realty Inc. told to stop operating business out of home)
Aug 05, 1991 ... On The Edge Tom Blackmon of Blackmon Auctions and Realty Inc. has operated his business out of his Edgehill home for several years. Suddenly, the neighbors are up in arms. An anonymous letter circulating around the exclusive Little Rock neighborhood ...
We promise, we deliver. (First National Security Co. acquires Rodgers Family Bancshares)
Aug 05, 1991 ... We Promise, We Deliver Remember that Scott County bank buy we told you about two weeks ago? Here are some more details. The acquisition of Rodgers Family Bancshares (the one-bank holding company for the Bank of Waldron) will tip the scales at $9.73 million. ...
Out of business. (Midwest Lumber & Supply Co. closes operation)
Aug 05, 1991 ... Out Of Business There was something after all to the rumors surrounding Midwest Lumber & Supply Co. of Fort Smith. We reported last week that General Properties had rid itself of Midwest Lumber. In a recent letter announcing the closure to creditors (sent to ...
Arkansas Bus & Cruise Tours Inc. (New Businesses)
Aug 05, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Arkansas Bus & Cruise Tours Inc. Owners: Victor "Pete" Peterson, Phyllis Watsyk, Grace Van Noy Address: 3304 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, 72204 Start-up date: July 15 Taking a vacation this summer? According to Phyllis Watsyk, co-owner of Arkansas Bus & Cruise ...
Corporate Motorcars. (New Businesses)
Aug 05, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Corporate Motorcars Owner: Dan English Address: #6 Windsong Drive, North Little Rock, 72118 Start-up date: July Dan English, owner of Corporate Motorcars, says his North Little Rock business is different from typical automobile dealerships in more ways than one. ...
Needed Products Co. (New Businesses)
Aug 05, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Needed Products Co. Owner: Gordon Long Address: P.O. Box 15591, Little Rock, 72231 Start-up date: July Gordon Long of Needed Products Co. at Little Rock thinks he has found his niche. "I ...
The 12-year war. (competition between Arkansas Gazette and Arkansas Democrat)(includes related article on newspaper competition)
Aug 05, 1991; Rengers, Carrie ... The 12-Year War Gazette And Democrat Continue War Of Attrition As Both Lose Millions: Is The End In Sight? It has been a dozen years since the first shots were fired in the Little Rock newspaper war. The Arkansas Gazette is still in battle, despite what ...
The Little Rock newspaper war: a status report from those who follow it. (competition between Arkansas Gazette and Arkansas Democrat)
Aug 05, 1991 ... The Little Rock Newspaper War: A Status Report From Those Who Follow It Gary Heathcott Executive Vice President Combs & Heathcott Little Rock "I don't know that I agree that there's any more of war with the newspapers than there is between other major businesses or ...
A Pointe to make. (CPC Pinnacle Pointe Hospital) (company profile)
Aug 05, 1991; Webb, Kane ... A Pointe To Make Hospital Administrator Believes Pinnacle Pointe Can Compete Several patients sit at a table around Dr. Gene Reid's synthesizer, spouting lyrics as he pieces together a song. The effort seems disjointed, but the result is a polished ...
Up to challenge. (Fort Smith Rehabilitation Hospital) (company profile)
Aug 05, 1991; Webb, Kane ... Up To The Challenge 5-Year-Old Fort Smith Rehabilitation Hospital Faces New Competitor Across The Mountains Since opening five years ago, Fort Smith Rehabilitation Hospital has stood alone in its region, serving most of northwest Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. ...
Open for business. (Northwest Arkansas Rehabilitation Hospital) (company profile)
Aug 05, 1991; Webb, Kane ... Open For Business 60-Bed, $9.2-Million Rehabilitation Hospital Opens At Fayetteville Telephone calls to the staff at Northwest Arkansas Rehabilitation Hospital began weeks ago, long before the complex officially unlocked its doors. People wanted to know ...
From bonds to bibles. (Dan Lasater of Phoenix Mortgage Corp.)(includes related article) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991; Webb, Kane ... From Bonds To Bibles Former Bond King Dan Lasater Is Back: Working In Church, Keeping Low Profile It's a big day in the life of Dan Lasater, a man who seemingly has lived several lives. The setting is the fundamentalist but aptly named Friendly Chapel ...
Coming soon. (Worthen Banking Corp. acquires SD Lease Management Corp.)(Whispers)
Aug 12, 1991 ... Coming Soon Although officials will not confirm it, expect Worthen Banking Corp. to purchase SD Lease Management Corp., of which Stephens Holding Co. owns about 85 percent. In 1990, SD -- which finances small-ticket, restaurant, automotive, hair-care and printing ...
Bravo. (high rankings for First Commercial Corp.)(Whispers)
Aug 12, 1991 ... Bravo! We always welcome the opportunity to share good news. In the Aug. 20 issue of Financial World, First Commercial Corp. gets a hearty vote of confidence. It ranks 35th on a list of "America's Best Banks." It was No. 28 among bank holding ...
Gouging. (surcharge for delayed payments to Dillard Department Stores Inc.)(Whispers)
Aug 12, 1991 ... Gouging Unbelievable. We're not positive, but in what we think is a retail first, Little Rock-based Dillard Department Stores Inc. has instituted a "late charge" of $10 if your payment doesn't make it on time. Sound like your mortgage or car note? ...
We told you so. (Dillard Department Stores Inc.'s denial of purchasing another store in Florida)(Whispers)
Aug 12, 1991 ... We Told You So After flat denials that Dillard Department Stores Inc. was purchasing an eighth Florida store at Lakeland from Baton Rouge-based Maison Blanche, eight (count |em -- eight) stores smoothly changed hands last week. A few weeks ago, Maison Blanche's Mary ...
Welcome back, George. (George Wells goes back to work at Flake Tabor Tucker Wells and Kelley)(Whispers)
Aug 12, 1991 ... Welcome Back, George George Wells is back at work after several months off because of major health problems. The partner in the Little Rock real estate firm Flake Tabor Tucker Wells and Kelley went back to the office last week, working a few hours a day. ...
Banking on the board. (Arkansas's State Banking Board to approve new bank charters)(includes related article)
Aug 12, 1991; Ford, Kelly ... Banking On The Board Local Investors At Conway, Benton Count On State Banking Board To Approve New Charters It was a banking marathon. On July 2, the state Banking Board decided to approve the controversial charter for First Community Bank of Conway. ...
Patriot Consultancy. (New Businesses)
Aug 12, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Patriot Consultancy Owner: Rick and Danielle Field Address: 3304 Foxcroft Road, Little Rock, 72207, 221-7791 Start-up date: Aug. 1 After 11 years with Acxiom Corp. of Conway, Rick Field has begun his own consulting firm, Patriot Consultancy. Patriot focuses on solving ...
Smith's EtCetera. (New Businesses)
Aug 12, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Smith's EtCetera Owner: Delinda Smith Address: 1 Spotwood Road, Little Rock, 72207, 664-7108 Start-up date: July Delinda Smith, owner of Smith EtCetera in Little Rock, says she performs odd jobs, although her business focuses on surveying land with her husband, Sherman. ...
Intelligent Learning Systems Inc. (New Businesses)
Aug 12, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Intelligent Learning Systems Inc. Owners: Jim Bourne, Joe Massanelli Address: Fourth and Center streets, Little Rock, 72201, 376-9010 Start-up date: July 24 Jim Bourne and Joe Massanelli, partners in Intelligent Learning Systems Inc. of Little Rock, believe they are getting in on ...
Apartment Maintenance Specialists Inc. (New Businesses)
Aug 12, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Apartment Maintenance Specialists Inc. Owners: Barry G. Bivens, Troy J. Maxson and Donna Baker Address: P.O. Box 7284, Little Rock, 72217, 568-9057 Start-up date: July Apartment Maintenance Specialists ...
Baby Cheryl's Record Shop. (New Businesses)
Aug 12, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Baby Cheryl's Record Shop Owner: George Toston Address: 3316 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, 72204, 562-3669 Start-up date: August A second location of Baby Cheryl's Record Shop is opening at 3316 Mabelvale Pike in Little Rock. The original location is in California. ...
Sweet Sensations. (New Businesses)
Aug 12, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Sweet Sensations Owners: Dale and Diane Douglas Address: 300 S. University Ave., Little Rock, 72205, 666-3328 Start-up date: August Diane Douglas says she and her husband, Dale, have taken the snack items people love most and put them in one store, Sweet Sensations in Little ...
So what's new? (Arkansas business rankings )
Aug 12, 1991; Gibson, Carolyn ... So What's New? Wal-Mart Leads State In Net Income, Revenues, Assets Only four of 24 Arkansas public companies reported losses for the latest quarter when Arkansas Business last surveyed quarterly results in May. Then, the recession began to take its toll ....
Arkla Exploration Co. (Public company coporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... ARKLA EXPLORATION CO. Reports 26.7 Percent Earnings Increase SHREVEPORT, La. -- Arkla Exploration Co. reported an increase in earnings for both the second quarter and the year-to-date period ending June 30. The company had second-quarter consolidated net ...
Alltel Corp. (Public company coporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... ALLTEL CORP. Second-Quarter Earnings Up 7 Percent LITTLE ROCK -- For the period ending June 30, Alltel Corp.'s second-quarter earnings were 58 cents per share, up 7 percent from 54 cents a year ago on 1 percent fewer average common shares outstanding. Net ...
Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES INC. Still In Development Stage SPRINGDALE -- Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. had its initial public offering and implemented many of its plans during 1990. The company has concentrated its ...
Acxiom Corp. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... ACXIOM CORP. Reports First-Quarter Loss CONWAY -- Acxiom Corp.'s consolidated revenue for the first quarter that ended June 30 was $20,064,000, compared with $23,617,000 for the first quarter that ended June 30, 1990, a 15 percent decrease. The company ...
Cannon Express Inc. (Public company coporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... CANNON EXPRESS INC. Net Income Soars 76 Percent SPRINGDALE -- Cannon Express Inc.'s revenues for the fiscal year that ended June 30 were up 43 percent to $27,017,128, compared with $18,930,380 in fiscal 1990. Net income was up 76 percent to $2,015,604, ...
Dillard Department Stores Inc. (Public company coporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... DILLARD DEPARTMENT STORES INC. Has 30 Percent Increase In Net Income LITTLE ROCK -- For the first quarter that ended May 4, Dillard Department Stores Inc. reported net income of $38,119,000, compared with $29,390,000 for the first quarter of 1990, an increase of 30 ...
Environmental Systems Co. (Public company coporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS CO. Has $3.3 Million In Second-Quarter Income LITTLE ROCK -- Environmental Systems Co. reported second-quarter net income for common shares of $3,322,000, 21 cents a share, for the period that ended April 30 on revenues of $37,979,000. ...
First Commercial Corp. (Public company coporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... FIRST COMMERCIAL CORP. Announces 15 Percent Dividend Increase LITTLE ROCK -- Barnett Grace, chairman and chief executive officer of First Commercial Corp., announced July 16 that the bank holding company will increase the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock ...
Beverly Enterprises Inc. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... BEVERLY ENTERPRISES INC. More Than Doubles Net Income FORT SMITH -- For the three months ended June 30, Beverly Enterprises Inc.'s second-quarter revenues were $563,832,000, compared with $520,807,000 for the second quarter of 1990. Pre-tax income for the ...
First United Bancshares Inc. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... FIRST UNITED BANCSHARES INC. Reports 12 Percent Earnings Decrease EL DORADO -- For the second quarter that ended June 30, First United Bancshares Inc. reported net income of $1.67 million, 78 cents a share, a decrease of 12 percent from the same period in 1990. ...
Arkansas Freightways Corp. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... ARKANSAS FREIGHTWAYS CORP. Quarterly Revenues Up 30 Percent HARRISON -- Arkansas Freightways Corp. announced that operating revenues for the six months ended June 30 were $84,797,000, up 27.8 percent, compared with $66,477,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1990 ....
Hudson Foods Inc. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... HUDSON FOODS INC. Suffers Drop In Net Income ROGERS -- Hudson Foods Inc., one of the nation's largest poultry producers and food processors, announced that net income for the third quarter that ended June 29 was $3.1 million, 21 cents in primary earnings per share. ...
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES INC. Second-Quarter Earnings Down LOWELL -- J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.'s revenue for the second quarter that ended June 30 increased 18 percent from the same quarter a year ago, going from $140.9 million to $166.6 million. ...
Murphy Oil Corp. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... MURPHY OIL CORP. Reports Second-Quarter Loss EL DORADO -- Murphy Oil Corp. incurred a $105.1-million loss, $3.10 a share, for the second quarter of 1991, Jack W. McNutt, president, announced. Second-quarter results included charges of $83.9 million, $2.47 ...
Southwestern Energy Co. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY CO. Net Income Increases Slightly FAYETTEVILLE--Southwestern Energy Co.'s net income for the six months ended June 30 was $11.7 million, $1.36 a share, compared with $7.1 million, 86 cents a share, for the same period in 1990. For the ...
TCBY Enterprises Inc. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... TCBY ENTERPRISES INC. Reports More Than 50 Percent Income Drop LITTLE ROCK -- TCBY Enterprises Inc.'s systemwide sales for the second quarter that ended May 31 decreased to $90.1 million from $94.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1990. Company ...
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... WAL-MART STORES INC. Sees 37 Percent Sales Increase BENTONVILLE -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sales for the first quarter ended April 30 were $9,280,570,000, an increase of 37 percent over sales of $6,768,195,000 for the same period a year earlier. Sales in ...
Worthen Banking Corp. (Public company corporate reports) (company profile)
Aug 12, 1991 ... WORTHEN BANKING CORP. Earns $5.3 Million In Second Quarter LITTLE ROCK -- Worthen Banking Corp. recorded net income of $5.3 million, 49 cents a share, in the second quarter of 1991, a 4 percent increase over net income of $5.1 million, 47 cents a share, in the ...
Back on track. (John S. Bailey buys Little Rock's Union Station)
Aug 19, 1991; Waldon, George ... Back On Track John Bailey's Dream: Union Station Boon Or Boondoggle? It's a long way from the frenzied activity on the trading floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to the slow deterioration of Little Rock's Union Station. But Little Rock native John S. Bailey is ...
Head for cover. (National Bank of Arkansas to file lawsuits vs. former officials)
Aug 19, 1991 ... Head For Cover The clouds of litigation have gathered, and a lawsuit is forecast to fall on the heads of former directors at the "Little Bank With The Big Heart." National Bank of Arkansas in North Little Rock is moving toward the courthouse due to losses suffered ...
The epic continues. (W.A. "Tony" Rand of theater-chain fame is convicted of fraud)
Aug 19, 1991 ... The Epic Continues W.A. "Tony" Rand, who aspired to own one of the nation's largest theater chains, is watching a lousy movie unfold. We're sure you know the 50-year-old, would-be mogul - who, by the way, in a 1989 power move helped take control of National Bank of ...
Reconstructing the past. (Ron Erickson and partners buy historic National Baptist Hotel)
Aug 19, 1991; Webb, Kane ... Reconstructing The Past The door is open at the National Baptist Hotel on Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, prompting those walking by to pop their heads in and take a look. Many reminisce about the days when the National Baptist was a regular stop for the likes of Count ...
Growing pains. (foreclosed Park Hilton Hotel under new management)
Aug 19, 1991; Webb, Kane ... Growing Pains When Bob Haupt's Spa Lodging group purchased the Park Hilton Hotel in June 1989, Haupt went through the comment cards left over from the previous regime. One card came from a man who estimated he had stayed in hotels more than 100 nights per year for more ...
Running off the tracks. (Little Rock's Union Station's history of legal entanglements)
Aug 19, 1991; Waldon, George ... Running Off The Tracks More than 18 years have passed since the first redevelopment effort steamed into Little Rock's Union Station. Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. unloaded the 110,000-SF depot and surrounding property on April 27, 1973, for a reported $313,000. ...
Building a reputation. (Doyne Construction Co.)
Aug 19, 1991; Ford, Kelly ... Building A Reputation Doyne Construction Co. of Little Rock is a small business success story that might never have occurred had Hollywood beckoned. The $2.3-million (1990 revenues) company has been involved with such visible jobs as the renovation of Little Rock ...
Beyond Necessity. (New Businesses)
Aug 19, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Beyond Necessity Beyond Necessity Owner: Gail Wilcox Address: 11121 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, 72212, 228-6505 Start-up date: Aug. 8 The Market Place on Rodney Parham Road in west Little Rock has a new gift store, Beyond Necessity. Gail Wilcox, the ...
Latch Key Kids Kare. (New Businesses)
Aug 19, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Latch Key Kids Kare Latch Key Kids Kare Owner: Lorraine Pike Address: 2100 S. Taylor St., Little Rock, 72204, 666-4545 Start-up date: Aug. 28 Owner Lorraine Pike says Latch Key Kids Kare in Little Rock is "designed to give a greater sense of security to young students and ...
Preposterous Pizza. (New Businesses)
Aug 19, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Preposterous Pizza Preposterous Pizza Owner: Mike Corriveau Phone: 680-6848, 791-0530 Start-up date: Aug. 1 Mike Corriveau has come up with a new twist on the pizza business. His venture, Preposterous Pizza, is a mobile pizzeria. Corriveau says a ...
Confections Catering Inc. (New Businesses)
Aug 19, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Confections Catering Inc. Confections Catering Inc. Owner: Kim Parke Address: 6823 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72207, 664-3056 Start-up date: June 24 "Want to buy my bakery?" Kim Parke was asked that question recently when she walked into Confections in west ...
Office Outfitters. (New Businesses)
Aug 19, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Office Outfitters Office Outfitters Owner: Ron Blasingame Address: 8201 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72207, 227-9123 Start-up date: August As the owner of Equity Resources Group Inc., which leases and sells office equipment to established businesses, Ron Blasingame saw the ...
Wants 'n Wishes. (New Businesses)
Aug 19, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Wants |n Wishes Wants |n Wishes Owners: Bob and Lea Nevin, Terri Grigsby Address: 4140 McCain Plaza, 4125 E. McCain Blvd., North Little Rock, 72117, 945-4459 Start-up date: Aug. 12 Terri Grigsby, part owner of Wants |n Wishes at North Little Rock, says the specialty toy ...
Broadway Jewelers. (New Businesses)
Aug 19, 1991; Harper, Kim ... Broadway Jewelers Broadway Jewelers Owner: Eli Corp. Address: 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock, 72116, 753-1515 Start-up date: July 27 Eli Corp. has opened its ninth jewelry store, Broadway Jewelers, in McCain Mall at North Little Rock. Mike Jumma, store ...
From jet-setting to typesetting. (Charles and Kay Werninger manage Alphagraphics)
Aug 19, 1991; Harper, Kim ... From Jet-setting to Typesetting What would compel a couple in their late 40s with two teen-age children and successful careers to switch gears and begin a new business? It is becoming a more common scenario, one that has worked for Charles and Kay Werninger. ...
No longer flying high. (Little Rock Regional Airport)
Aug 19, 1991; Gibson, Carolyn ... No Longer Flying High Little Rock Regional Airport dedicated a new runway last week, but passenger traffic continues to decline. The runway isn't intended to remedy that problem, however. "A new runway does not cause you to do more business," says Cecil ...
High noon in west Little Rock. (competition in restaurant industry)
Aug 19, 1991; Rengers, Carrie ... High Noon In West Little Rock In the heart of west Little Rock lies a half-mile stretch of pavement - dubbed "Restaurant Row" - that is filled with noontime cars surging between stoplights. Through five lanes of traffic, businessmen and businesswomen search for a lunch ...
Winston Bryant turns tough. (Arkansas' new attorney general; includes related articles)
Aug 26, 1991; Webb, Kane ... Winston Bryant Turns Tough Attorney General Winston Bryant could have played the part of Clark Kent - glasses, mild-mannered demeanor, conservative attire, an admitted workaholic. The image was perfect for a low-profile lieutenant governor. But sometime ...
What's up with Hunt? (J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.)
Aug 26, 1991 ... What's Up With Hunt? Investment analysts have watched with interest as J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell has taken steps to boost its bottom line. Part of the restructuring involved a shift toward more joint ventures such as partnership with Burlington ...
Ari's angst. (Ari Merretazon's criticism of Arkansas Delta community development programs)
Aug 26, 1991; Nelson, Rex ... Ari's Angst Ari Merretazon has never been afraid to take the conventional wisdom and turn it upside down. The conventional wisdom views community economic development in a paternalistic sense, especially as it relates to impoverished areas such as the Arkansas Delta. ...
