Clik here to view.
Number of employed, unemployed fall in January
The good news about Arkansas’ January jobless picture is that the number of unemployed is down 5.17% compared to January 2012. The bad news is that the number of employed in January is down 1.4%...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clinton Ryan joins First National Bank of Rogers
First National Bank of Rogers has named Clinton Ryan as vice president/commercial loan officer, according to Sam Sicard, president & CEO of the First National Bank of Fort Smith. Ryan has more than...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Northwest Arkansas home sales continue to rise
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAgents across Northwest Arkansas say 2013 is off to a good start with two months of business already in the books.During February, agents sold 405 homes in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Area businesses help with Spring Break lunches
Several businesses in Fort Smith are working with the Fort Smith Public Library and other agencies to provide meals to children during Spring Break. According to a press release from the River Valley...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Home sales improve across Fort Smith region
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAgents across the Fort Smith metro area sold 89 homes in February valued at roughly $12.461 million, which was a nice improvement over the year ago period.Sales...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Erin Brockovich to hear about Whirlpool pollution (Updated)
story by Ryan Saylor and Michael Tilleyrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with comments from Debbie Keith and attorney Robert Jones III.Erin Brockovich, the famous consumer advocate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Liberty Bank adds trust officer in NWA
Stan Allison recently joined Liberty Bank’s Northwest Arkansas division as vice president and trust officer.Allison has served more than 30 years in the financial service industry with 16 years in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Freight reports suggest soft, uncertain economy
Reports from Arkansas-based trucking companies and numbers from two closely watched national freight reports paint the picture of a national economy that is soft and uncertain. The Cass Freight Index...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NWA Dining Dialogue: Davis’ small business focus
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Northwest Arkansas Dining Dialogue is sponsored by Powerhouse Seafood Grill & Restaurant, and managed by The City Wire. The Dining...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deloitte: Consumer spending stabilizes amid higher taxes
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index remained steady in February primarily as a decline in initial unemployment claims and a rise in real average hourly earnings offset negative forces. The index...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Barber arrested in NYC; faces federal fraud charges
Brandon Barber, once a high-profile developer during the heady days of seemingly non-stop Northwest Arkansas commercial development, was arrested Wednesday (March 20) on several federal charges related...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hospitality chief: Industry focused on health care changes
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netLunch is winding down at downtown Little Rock’s Doe’s Eat Place. Plates and glasses rattle between the tables and the kitchen, while the cash...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Only ‘most severe’ issues gain Brockovich attention
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWhen consumer advocate Erin Brockovich visits Fort Smith next week, she and her staff will not just speak to Fort Smith residents about Whirlpool...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wal-Mart expands Scan & Go pilot
After more than a year of piloting, Wal-Mart says it is tripling the number of U.S. stores that allows shoppers to scan items with their iPhones and pay at self-checkout counters. The "Scan & Go"...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Steel processor to bring 40 jobs to Chaffee Crossing
Atlanta-based Phoenix Metals Company plans to invest $12 million in a new 65,000-square-foot metal processing operation at Chaffee Crossing that could employ up to 40 with an average wage of $15 per...
View ArticleSparks recognized with wound care award
The Sparks Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at Sparks Health System in Fort Smith has earned a Center of Distinction award from Healogics Inc., the largest provider of advanced wound care services in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Consumers hunting bargains this Easter
As Easter approaches this week American consumers are expected to spend an estimated $17.2 billion on candy, fashion, food and decor, but many will be looking for discounts and bargains according a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Edamame sprouts new jobs in Mulberry
Editor’s note: This article, written by Jeanni Brosius, first appeared in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business Arkansas. You can access the complete magazine online at this link.Mulberry, Ark.,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Natural gas focus of ‘Clayton Conversations’
story and photos by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comFort Smith’s historic Clayton House invited guests to learn about the region’s more than 100 year-old natural gas industry at its “Clayton...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Consignment events popular in NWA, Fort Smith
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comShopping events like Black Friday are known for great prices but crazy crowds. A rapidly growing trend offers the same great prices (if not better) for...
View Article