Women’s ‘Power of the Purse’ luncheon to honor local entrepreneur
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas will recognize Joan Johnson, co-founder and president of Fayetteville-based White River Hardwood as the 2015 Woman Business Leader at its third annual Power of the...
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February sales tax revenue rises for most of Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCombined sales tax revenue in the most recent report for Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities was up 9.43% – a clear sign of strong consumer confidence in the...
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Arvest Springdale announces two employee moves
Arvest Bank Springdale announced two employment changes as Randall Harriman joins the company as a private banking advisor and Andrea Kennedy is promoted commercial banker.Harriman has more than 14...
View ArticleWal-Mart, Walmart Foundation provide $16 million in grants to enhance retail...
Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation announced Thursday (Feb. 26) the initial investment of $16 million to seven national nonprofit organizations. This is the first part of the recently announced...
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Sam’s Club continues to do well as a Wal-Mart division
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOff and on through the years analysts have said they believe Sam’s Club might perform better if Wal-Mart cut it loose. However, few believe it will happen given...
View ArticleNew manager named for Cherokee Casino & Hotel in Roland
Cherokee Nation Entertainment officials have named Chad McReynolds as the new general manager of Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland.McReynolds, a Cherokee Nation citizen, brings more than 20 years of...
View ArticleRogers-Lowell Chamber braves cold weather to hold banquet
Editor's Note: The City Wire staff was unable to attend the banquet due to inclement weather conditions but the Chamber staff sent information about the awards and highlights from the past year.Awards,...
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Renewing Oaklawn: There’s more than one way to race
story by Rex Nelson, courtesy of Talk Business & Politics. This article appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics, which can be seen at this link.Eric Jackson, the...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for the Illinois River Watershed riparian project
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership will plant native trees along creeks and streams in the Illinois River Watershed of Northwest Arkansas as part of its annual riparian project slated for 9 a.m....
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Tyson family donates $5 million for Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt’s been 10 years in the making but the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture announced plans for a new $16.3 million research center made possible by...
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Northwest Arkansas residential construction off to good start in 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThere’s no shortage of work for construction crews in Northwest Arkansas as local residential and commercial construction projects continue to pop up in the...
View ArticleSparks moves Central Mall clinic to new location
Sparks’ Central Mall clinic has moved to 5428 Ellsworth Road, which is just across Waldron Road from Central Mall. The clinic opened Monday (March 2).Drs. Lamar Kyle, Karen Merle, Von Phomakay, and Roy...
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U.S. Corps of Engineers upgrades Arkansas River to ‘high-use system’
Even with a 3% decline in tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in 2014, the 445-mile system has been upgraded by the U.S. Corps of Engineers from a moderate use to a high-use system. River port...
View ArticleAmazon could be first U.S. retailer shipping to Cuba
Early indications from inside Cuba show Amazon could beat other retailers like Wal-Mart into this untapped market.While there is plenty of speculation that Wal-Mart executives in Bentonville are...
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Economic diversity, survival noted at osteopathic college groundbreaking
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comA crowd of about 250 gathered on a cold, damp and muddy Tuesday morning (March 3) to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for $31 million Arkansas College of...
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U.S. shipping industry rate revenue expected to rise in 2015
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comActivity in the national shipping industry was likely up almost 3% in January, according to the Cass Freight Index. A national trucking index was up 1.2%...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart suppliers face tight talent capacity amid steady...
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and...
View ArticleStudents honored for career, technical education achievements
Leaders from a recognition program saluting achievement in career and technical education presented honors to several Northwest Arkansas high school students on Feb. 26.Five students were honored as...
View ArticleBlueInGreen signs agreements for more representation in Texas, Virginia
Fayetteville-based BlueInGreen announced two signed agreements with partners to strengthen its representation in two states— HRM Environmental in Texas and Kappe Associates Inc. in Virginia.Texas and...
View ArticleWalton Family Foundation gives $5 million toward Walton Arts Center expansion
The $23 million expansion of the Walton Arts Center in downtown Fayetteville got a booster shot from the Walton Family Foundation who pledged a $5 million challenge grant in support of the project.The...
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