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Low rates create opportunities in real estate
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRock bottom interest rates and one of the lowest inventory levels in five years has investors snatching up properties across Northwest Arkansas from new homes in...
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Arkansas Best reports $7.7 million loss for 2012
Hurricane Sandy and a continued weak freight environment were two conspirators that created a 2012 income loss of $7.7 million at Arkansas Best Corp., a swing of almost $14 million when compared to the...
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Crye eyes record sales in 2013
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.com Real estate magnate Harold Crye, co-founder and CEO of Crye-Leike Realtors the fifth largest real estate firm in the nation, sees big possibilities in Northwest...
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Fort Smith metro jobless rate rise to 8.1%
Economic conditions in the Fort Smith metro area worsened in December, with the workforce shrinking by more than 1,800 and the number of employed shrinking by more than 1,000 compared to December 2011....
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NWA sees 4,700-plus job gain year-over-year
The Northwest Arkansas employment picture during December was not as rosy as November, but the region continues to see gains when compared to the previous year. December’s jobless rate in Northwest...
View ArticleQuarterly earnings up for Acxiom
story by Talk Business Arkansas staffDespite declining revenue, database marketer Acxiom posted higher earnings in its third quarter. The Little Rock-based firm reported net income of $14.5 million for...
View ArticleMurphy Oil fourth quarter income hits $158.7 million
story by Talk Business ArkansasMurphy Oil Corp. posted a big turnaround in its fourth quarter earnings as the El Dorado-based oil and gas firm prepares to divide its upstream and downstream operations....
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Merchants unlikely to surcharge for credit card use
Despite some groups’ claims, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday (Jan. 30) few merchants are expected to surcharge customers for using a credit card as allowed under a controversial proposed...
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2012 loss hits $17.5 million for USA Truck
A $17.54 million net loss during 2012 for Van Buren-based USA Truck begs the question: How much longer can the company operate in the red? Cliff Beckham, USA Truck president and CEO, said the company...
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Fort Smith seeks citizen input, service
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCitizens with a desire to help shape the future of Fort Smith are being sought by the Fort Smith Board of Directors, according to Tracy Winchell,...
View ArticleInternet company to headquarter in Conway
Officials with Inuvo and Arkansas on Thursday (Jan. 31) announced the company would move its corporate headquarters from New York to Conway, Ark. The Internet marketing and technology company...
View ArticleDornblaser named director of Sparks PremierCare
Bob Dornblaser has been named the director of managed care at Sparks PremierCare, the doctor’s group for Sparks Health System. Dornblaser received his juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas...
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USDA program may help rural homeowners
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comSome residents in Arkansas struggling to make their mortgage payments may be able to receive help from the United States Department of Agriculture thanks to...
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EnergizeNWA: Endeavor grant to fund health initiatives
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMore than 180 community leaders from the region put their heads together Thursday (Jan. 31) to discuss ways to tackle rising obesity and support healthier, more...
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Toastmasters popular with Wal-Mart, suppliers
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comLife in the Northwest Arkansas corporate world is filled with the need for leadership and excellent presentation skills, which are skills an international...
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Liberty Bank promotes Umber
Kim Umber was recently promoted to marketing officer for Liberty Bank’s Northwest Arkansas division, according to Howard Hamilton, regional president and chief operating officer....
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Car-Mart opens 120th dealership
America's Car-Mart opened the company’s 120th dealership in Bethel Heights, Ark."Bethel Heights is our 38th location in Arkansas. This dealership will be operated under the Discount Auto brand. Our...
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Northwest Health offers heart health assessment
Northwest Health System wants to help local residents assess their risk for heart disease -- the No. 1 killer of men and women in the U.S. each year.Comprehensive health information and the opportunity...
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Tyson Foods off to strong start in 2013
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods kicked of 2013 with stronger-than-expected first quarter profits thanks to a boost in chicken prices from October through December, typically a weak...
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Enrollment up at ATU-Ozark, down at UAFS
Spring semester enrollment figures were up more than 10% at the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus and are down 2% at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. The student count at the growing...
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