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The Compass Report: Third quarter trends positive for top three Arkansas metros
While not broad, improvements in employment, sales tax collections and tourism sector employment helped push positive economic trends during the third quarter of 2014 for Arkansas’ three largest metro...
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NWA growth fuels new $101 million U.S. 412 bypass project
More road construction is on tap for Springdale. The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department agreed Wednesday (Dec. 17) to pay nearly $101 million for the construction of the first section of...
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Retail watchers say Nook would be a good fit for Wal-Mart
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart is reportedly mulling a purchase of Nook from Barnes and Nobles as the Bentonville-based retailer continues to explore ways to expand its footprint and...
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Stabil-Loc expansion just the latest in 2015 growth news in Springdale
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSpringdale, the city in the middle of a hot Northwest Arkansas economy, has been somewhat the laggard in retail and commercial growth across the two-county...
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Lower pump prices to fuel holiday travel and spending, AAA says
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe good vibes that Arkansas and U.S. consumers are getting from lower pump prices this holiday season will also make...
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Technology firm born in Fayetteville to locate operations in Fort Smith
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comA private group of Fort Smith investors has helped recruit to Fort Smith an advanced manufacturing company created through a Fayetteville-based venture...
View ArticleWal-Mart, Sam’s Club implement stricter poultry safety protocol
Wal-Mart announced Thursday (Dec. 18) that it will implement enhanced poultry safety measures for suppliers designed to further protect customers against foodborne illnesses.The new guidelines are in...
View ArticleState of the Art exhibit draws record crowd at Crystal Bridges
Museum curators knew they had a winner on their hands early on with the State of the Art: Discovering American Art exhibit. Crystal Bridges reports more than 127,000 visitors have graced its doors to...
View ArticleEndeavor commits up to $5 million in community grants
Endeavor Foundation announced Thursday (Dec. 18) a commitment of up to $5 million to support efforts that expand access to high quality early childhood education, improve community health through...
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Jones Trust receives large rebate for energy efficiency programs
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comChristmas came a little early for the Jones Center this year as CEO Ed Clifford and Chief Operations Officer Mike Gilbert accepted a $78,155 energy rebate check...
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Arkansas posts job gains in November, manufacturing sector up 3.5%
Arkansas’ November labor report show a positive trend in terms of labor force growth and shows a gain of almost 12,000 jobs compared to November 2013. The report included a significant decline in the...
View ArticleArcBest announces management changes, new ‘innovation’ post
Michael Newcity, the chief financial officer at Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp., will take a new role of chief innovation officer and president of ArcBest Technologies beginning Jan. 1. David Cobb will...
View ArticleWal-Mart appoints new CEO for its Mexican business
Enrique Ostale was chosen by Wal-Mart to as its next CEO for Wal-Mart de Mexico. The retail giant made the announcement on Friday (Dec. 19).Ostale served previously at the parent company as the top...
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Rob Brothers announces retirement from Walmart Family Foundation
Veteran banker and civic leader, Rob Brothers, announced his pending retirement after five years as the Home Region Program Director at the Walton Family Foundation.“Since his arrival at the Foundation...
View ArticleCar-Mart opens dealership No. 138
America's Car-Mart recently announced the opening of its 138th dealership located in Miami, Okla.Miami is the 26th dealership in Oklahoma and the fourth new dealership opening for fiscal year 2015. The...
View ArticleArkansas Water Works elects northwest district officers
The Northwest District of the Arkansas Water Works & Water Environment Association, recently elected Roman Rios, city of Bentonville as board chairman for 2015.Jeff Hickle of city of Fayetteville...
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Tourism tax revenue, sector jobs up in Fort Smith area and state
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and presented by Arvest Bank in Fort Smith. Other supporting sponsors of The...
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Tourism industry revenue, jobs up in Northwest Arkansas and the state
The travel and tourism industry in Northwest Arkansas is set to finish 2014 on a high note, and Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax should set a new collections record.The continued positive trend in local and...
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Freight industry data points to stronger U.S. economy
Two national freight reports suggest that 2014 may be one of the best years for shippers since the end of the Great Recession, and that tonnage is up and moving despite “costly freight bottlenecks” at...
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Retailers and shippers boost 2014 holiday hiring, promotions
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetailers from Wal-Mart to Kohl’s and Target each ramped up their seasonal hirings ahead of an expanded promotional holiday throughout 2014. Shoppers armed with...
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