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Sales tax revenue growth slows in March
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comStronger business in Rogers helped to boost regional sale tax revenue for March by 2.7% among the four largest cities reporting.The revenue growth slowed for the...
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Arvest promotes four bankers
Arvest Bank of Benton County has promoted four employees at branch locations in Bentonville and Rogers.Tim Griffith was promoted to vice president and branch manager at the Arvest Bank on New Hope Road...
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Wal-Mart tests scheduling idea in Fort Smith, Denver
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWalmart employees in Fort Smith, Ark., and Denver are participating in a pilot program that could significantly change the way work schedules are managed for the...
View ArticleABF wins LTL carrier of the year award
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System has earned the 2013 National LTL Carrier of the Year Award from the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC).“This prestigious award recognizes...
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P.A.M. Transport losses mount amid higher expenses
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comP.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. extended its southbound trek in the first quarter of 2013, with a net loss of $456,267. The loss equaled 5 cents per share...
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Life after Wal-Mart rich with opportunity
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comWhen someone retires from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. after many years of serving the retail giant, they are leaving with a head and heart full of information,...
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NWA hospitality revenue swings higher
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNorthwest Arkansas hotels and restaurants were busier in the first quarter of the year, reporting total hospitality revenue of roughly $1.148 million, up 4.45%...
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Project planned for downtown Fort Smith buildings
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe redevelopment of the West End continues to take shape with Thursday’s (April 25) announcement of Garrison Pointe West, a planned $3 million mixed use...
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'Bias' bloggers to descend on Bentonville
Dozens of active bloggers will make their way to Bentonville on May 3 to take part in the Collective Bias SoFabCon – a three–day conference designed to bring bloggers and brands together under one...
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Fort Smith tax revenue improves in March report
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 Fort Smith-based Benefit Bank. Other supporting sponsors of The...
View ArticleGRIT Award winners named by Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau announced on Thursday (April 25) the GRIT Award recipients. The GRIT Awards were presented at the MovieLounge, dinner-cinema-event space in Fort Smith,...
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Report: YRC made bid to acquire ABF Freight (Updated)
Editor's note: Updated to include letter from Arkansas Best Corp. President and CEO Judy McReynolds to company employees.The company that is a target of a $750 million lawsuit filed by Fort Smith-based...
View ArticleWindstream posts lower income, plans to expand data centers
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netWindstream continued to see solid growth in its data and broadband services, but the Little Rock-based telecom...
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Tyson Foods declares dividend
Springdale-based Tyson Foods will pay a cash dividend of 5 cents per share for the recent quarter to its Class A investors. Class B common stock, held by the Tyson family will receive a 4.5-cent cash...
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Wal-Mart aids conservation efforts
Wal-Mart’s Acres for America program, a conservation partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), is protecting priority lands across the country to provide wildlife habitats and...
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OG&E installing LED lights in Fort Smith
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA new pilot program from Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) could make the drive along Phoenix Avenue near the airport a little brighter, even in the dead...
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Arkansas tobacco tax revenue down 5.2%
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comTax revenue is strong for the state of Arkansas in many of the largest collection areas, including income taxes, where year-to-date revenue is up more than...
View ArticleABB chief to step down
ABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan has decided to leave ABB for private reasons, according to a company statement issued Friday (May 10). Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB is the parent company of...
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Sears to offer lease-purchase program
In an effort to better compete with big box retailers on large ticket items such as electronics and household appliances, Sears will offer a lease-purchase option for the credit challenged. The Hoffman...
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Chamber speakers tout regionalism, economic diversity
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comRegionalism is part of the allure of Fort Smith and it will be key to the future growth of the area's economy. That is according to two speakers at the Fort...
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