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Freight reports present mixed economic outlook
Optimism was the theme of an American Trucking Associations’ economic report, but a broader index that measures shipments and freight expenditures delivered a sour note on future economic...
View ArticleVietnamese furniture manufacturer to open operation in Morrilton
Vinh Long, a Vietnamese furniture manufacturer, will invest $5 million to locate an operation in an existing building in Morrilton that will employ 75 people.The company, which produces home furnishing...
View ArticleChuy’s Rogers adopts partnership with NWA Sunshine School
Chuy’s, the Austin-based restaurant opening in Rogers in January, announced its Northwest Arkansas charity partnership with the Sunshine School and Development Center, a nonprofit organization...
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High school students seek business funding
story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort SmithThirty-seven teams of high school business students made their pitches Nov. 21 to “loan committees” at the University of Arkansas at Fort...
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Wal-Mart eager to test convenience store model
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores Inc. knows it needs a lesson or two in consumer convenience. It’s true the behemoth’s supercenter offers one type of convenience — one-stop...
View ArticleNWACC public relations team garners awards
Members of NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s public relations and marketing team received six awards in the District 4 Medallion Awards competition conducted by the National Council for Marketing...
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Wal-Mart speaks out on proposed holiday protests
Story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comUnion-backed groups and individuals announced Thursday (Nov. 21) a series of protests planned at Wal-Mart Stores on Black Friday and at the home office on Friday...
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The Friday Wire: Burning cash and white-collar crime
A corporate disagreement over an alternative fuel plant, new jobs for Springdale and the redemption of a former fallen Arkansas political star are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Nov....
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The Friday Wire: Country club work and volleyball money
A possible big gamble on a country club, an investment spark in downtown Fort Smith and the success of a Catholic school principal are part of the Nov. 8 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith region.NEWS...
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Arkansas’ October jobless rate rises to 7.5%
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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UAFS, UA student win with ‘Exposure’
story info and photo submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort SmithDennis Wemyss, a graphic design student at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, and Josh Pham, an information systems...
View ArticleNWACC registration open for spring semester
NorthWest Arkansas Community College has opened registration for its spring 2014 semester that begins Jan. 13 and concludes May 2. The schedule for the spring semester includes day, evening and...
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NWACC: Birkhead completes diversity training
Kathryn Birkhead, director for diversity and inclusion at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, recently completed a certificate program in diversity management at Cornell University. Cornell’s School...
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. adds new board member
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Pamela Craig, retired chief financial officer of Accenture, as a new member of the company’s board, effective immediately.Craig...
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First Bank expands its reach in western Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNovember is a bittersweet month for fourth generation family banker Jon Harrell, who is the president of First Bank’s Northwest Arkansas region and new chairman...
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NWA downtown appeal, development continues
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: This is a second story in a two part series that looks at downtown development in Northwest Arkansas’ four major cities. In this story...
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Tyson creates new top tier management position
Tyson Foods announced Monday (Nov. 25) that Mike Roetzel will become the group vice president of operations for the meat giant, reporting directly to CEO Donnie Smith. Roetzel is an industry veteran...
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Markets, analysts not surprised by Wal-Mart CEO pick
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetail analysts lined up Monday morning (Nov. 25) to assess what might be behind Wal-Mart’s decision to appoint Doug McMillon as its CEO and discuss their...
View ArticleAEDC unveils website to promote ‘large acreage’ sites
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) on Monday (Nov. 25) announced a new initiative to better position Arkansas to compete for projects requiring large acreage. Those locations worthy of...
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Consumers to see more Turkey Day bargains this year
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThat traditional Thanksgiving dinner will cost a little less year thanks to lower turkey and milk prices, according to the Arkansas Farm Bureau. But before the...
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