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Bank of the Ozarks announces $800 million deal, largest by an Arkansas bank
Bank of the Ozarks Inc. completed is largest deal in its history with the acquisition of Atlanta-based Community & Southern Holdings Inc., the Little Rock regional banking group announced Monday...
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UAFS, Maverick respond to growing truck driver shortage
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is one of hundreds of institutions around the country trying to help address a growing truck driver shortage, and...
View ArticleAmazeum to host ‘priceless nights’ with grant from Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods Inc. has agreed to underwrite the cost of the $9 admission to the Scott Family Amazeum on Wednesday evenings in a program dubbed “priceless nights” in the Amazeum’s first year of...
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CardHub: Holiday shoppers be wary of ‘deferred interest’ offers by retailers
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHoliday spending can be a stressful time even in stable economies but credit experts warn that taking advantage of “deferred interest” or pay later offers could...
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Renewable energy goals mean lower costs, prices, Walmart energy boss says
story by Wesley Brown, with Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe newly hired chief of Walmart’s energy division told members of the Arkansas Advance Energy Association (AAEA) on Tuesday...
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CBID pushes city to be more proactive on infrastructure problems
story by Aric Mitchell, special to The City WireBusiness leaders from the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) called on city officials to be more proactive in maintenance efforts...
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Arkansas jobless rate slides to 5.2%, nears U.S. unemployment of 5.1%
Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell another two-tenths of percentage point to 5.2% in September as employers added 33,500 workers to Arkansas payrolls in the past year.That draws...
View ArticleFTC closes ‘Made in USA’ case with Wal-Mart
The Federal Trade Commission has reached out to Wal-Mart Stores with news the federal agency is closing its investigation into the retailer’s “Made in the USA” claims raised by consumers over the past...
View ArticleBreshears promoted at Arvest Benton County
Arvest Bank promoted Robyn Breshears to sales manager in its Benton County market. She has been the regional private banking manager for Arvest Bank in Benton County and Springdale since 2012.Breshears...
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Wal-Mart’s turnaround vision hinges on store execution in U.S. market
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart executives believe improved execution at U.S. stores and technology innovations are the main ingredients needed to boost income and allow the retailer...
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Author: Higher education, federal agencies should develop talent
story from Steve Brawner with Talk Business & PoliticsHigher education should ditch credit hours in favor of measuring learning, and the federal government should combine three agencies into a...
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November 2016 opening set for Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith
The iconic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith is set to open in November 2016, with the building being renovated as a “multipurpose event facility” to provide space for concerts, corporate and civic...
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The Supply Side: Retail experts, suppliers discuss shelf success
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...
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Downtown Springdale revitalization continues to grow, ready for master plan
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comThe sounds of hammering and sawing may not be music to some ears but in downtown Springdale, it spells re-emergence of business along Emma Avenue. Or at...
View ArticleArcBest boosts dividend to 8 cents per share
Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to 8 cents per share, up from six cents in previous quarters.The next dividend is to be paid by the transportation...
View ArticleJ.B. Hunt declares dividend, authorizes $500 million share repurchase
The board of directors at Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., approved a quarterly cash dividend to its shareholders of record as of Nov. 6. Shareholders will receive 21 cents per share in...
View ArticleMercy Fort Smith noted for design, consumer service
Mercy operations in Fort Smith have received special recognition in recent days.The Mercy Orthopedic Hospital in Fort Smith was recently honored with a GOLD award at the American Society of Interior...
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Fort Smith chamber launches Fort Smith Junior Leadership Program
The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new leadership program targeted toward high school students, with incoming Chamber Board Chairman Sam T. Sicard saying the program will help show...
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Sales tax revenue growth in October report slows in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas posted combined sales tax revenue of $5.025 million in the October report, with growth slowing to 2.51% over the...
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Tyson Foods raises pay in its chicken plants to compete for labor
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIn an increasingly competitive poultry processing landscape Tyson Foods announced a minimum hourly pay raise to $10 at 51 of its chicken processing plants across...
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