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UAFS report: Fort Smith area economy improving
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt is no secret that the Fort Smith economy has had its ups and downs throughout the recession, but things are starting to look up according to one local...
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Processing center to bring jobs to Rogers
Serco, an information and technology service provider, has set its sights on Rogers for a new facility slated to open this fall. The company’s domestic base is in Virginia, but the firm is...
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Local foreclosure activity heats up in June
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe ongoing real estate recovery is making progress in better pricing and increased sales but increased foreclosures activity and rising interest rates could...
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Wal-Mart to re-evaluate expansion in D.C.
If Wal-Mart is to win the battle to do business in Washington D.C., it looks it will be through online sales.Wal-Mart said it is scrapping plans to build three stores in the nation’s capital city,...
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Traffic up at XNA, down in Fort Smith and Little Rock
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...
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UA makes staff changes at Division of Advancement
Major staff changes were announced Thursday (July 10) at the troubled Division of University Advancement at the University of Arkansas. The advancement division manages the university’s critical...
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U.S. House passes ‘split’ farm bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday (July 10) narrowly approved a five-year farm bill measure that did not include funding for food stamp programs. The passage creates uncertainty with U.S....
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City of Bella Vista under legislative audit review
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAn alleged lack of procurement protocol brought to attention by Bella Vista Alderman Jerry Snow is under investigation by the Arkansas Division of Legislative...
View ArticleQuarterly income up for Bank of the Ozarks
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partner Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks second quarter net income rose 6.8% to $20.4 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, net income totaled...
View ArticleAT&T to acquire Cricket
AT&T said last week it plans to acquire Leap Wireless, parent company of the Cricket brand, with an offer of $15 per share in cash (about $1.2 billion). Under the proposal, AT&T will also...
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Residential market rallies through first half of 2013
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe local real estate market has picked up steam this year rallying to the best results since the 2008 recession, according to local agents. June was no...
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Signature Bank announces staff additions, changes
Ryan Dagley has returned to Fayetteville-based Signature Bank as a senior vice president and loan manager for the Bentonville bank. Bank officials also on Monday (July 15) announced promotions of Jake...
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J.B. Hunt missed the mark, despite solid profits
J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted solid financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, though it slightly missed the guidance set by Wall Street Analysts. The Lowell-based transport company...
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Closure possible for Workers’ Comp sites in Fort Smith, NWA
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEmployees needing to file compensation claims may have a longer commute to do so starting next summer. According to a letter to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy...
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June retail sales indicate modest growth
Consumer spending and retail sales ended the second quarter on a soft note, indicating that economic growth and acceleration has weakened, according to the National Retail Federation. June retail...
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Selling to Sam’s Club may open other doors
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comGetting product into a Sam’s Club is no easy feat for most small volume suppliers, but those who do make a connection say it has launched...
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Northwest Health announces staff additions
Northwest Heath System announced the appointment of Pamela German Hill as its new market chief financial officer, joining the hospital on July 1. Hill has more than 15 years of leadership experience,...
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Entrepreneurial system takes root in Arkansas
Editor’s note: This story appears in the latest magazine issue of Talk Business Arkansas, which you can read online at this link.You’ve got 60 seconds to pitch your business idea to a few hundred...
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Pork virus: No real impact to prices expected
story by Ryan Saylor and Kim Souzarsaylor@thecitywire.com, ksouza@thecitywire.comThe Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, also known as PED, that has infected swine farms in Arkansas and 13 other states is...
View ArticleFidelity to add 150-200 jobs in Little Rock
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.net Fidelity National Information Services appears poised to add 150 new jobs and invest $3 million at its campus...
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