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The Compass Report: ‘Rapid pace’ of growth continues for NWA economy
Continued gains in employment and sales tax collections helped the Northwest Arkansas economy finish 2013 with a strong fourth quarter, according to The Compass Report.The fourth quarter 2013 grade of...
View ArticleBioBotic Solutions wins another business plan competition
BioBotic Solutions, an undergraduate business plan competition team at the University of Arkansas, beat more than two dozen teams from across the United States to take the $25,000 grand prize at the...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s 2015 rule for sustainable-only palm oil nears
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe clock is ticking for Wal-Mart suppliers from soap manufacturers to lipstick and consumers packaged goods (CPG) companies to ensure the goods they sell to the...
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Panel: Cooperation, collaboration key to stronger health care industry
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA “Healthy” Discussion was the focus of The 5th Annual The Compass Conference on Thursday (April 17) at Mercy Fort Smith. The conference, presented by The...
View ArticleHome BancShares to acquire Florida Traditions Bank
Home BancShares Inc., parent company of Centennial Bank, announced late Thursday (April 17) plans to acquire Florida Traditions Bank. The two institutions have entered into a non-binding letter of...
View ArticleMercy integrates with Ozark Orthopaedics of Rogers
Mercy Northwest Arkansas is again expanding the reach of its specialties announcing its integration with Ozark Orthopaedics of Rogers. Mercy said this integration is another piece of its plan to create...
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Arkansas’ jobless rate below 7% for first time in more than five years
Arkansas’ March jobless rate of 6.9% ends 61 consecutive months that the rate was at or above 7%, and the drop was helped by significant year-over-year job gains in the state’s tourism industry, the...
View ArticleLegacy Bank breaks ground on new Pinnacle Bank Center
The board of directors and shareholders of Legacy National Bank officially announced its new Pinnacle Banking Center with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, April 18 at the new Rogers building...
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Fort Smith, Van Buren tourism tax numbers off to a good start
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox Communications and the Fort...
View ArticleNanoMech to receive Edison Award for TuffTek
TuffTek by NanoMech is among the products honored with a 2014 Edison Award. Inspired by Thomas Edison's persistence and inventiveness, the annual awards recognize innovation, creativity and ingenuity...
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NWA home values on the rise, some mortgages still ‘underwater’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe biggest investment most families make is their home, but the past few years it’s been painful to look at neighboring home sales prices, especially for...
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YUM Brands explores small formats, destination items and chicken delivery
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSmall formats, unique items and home delivery aren’t just popular with retail, they are also drawing the attention of restaurant giant YUM Brands who is seeking...
View ArticleVeterans out-of- state to get tuition discounts at NWACC
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is offering a tuition discount for out-of-state veterans that will enable them to attend NWACC or complete online courses at the reduced rate that in-state...
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First quarter 2014 enplanements up at Fort Smith, XNA
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox Communications and the Fort...
View ArticleCherokee Nation to build new casino, hotel in Roland
The Cherokee Nation will hold a groundbreaking for a new casino located about six miles west of downtown Fort Smith on April 29.According to a press release, the casino will replace the tribe's casino...
View ArticleAmerica's Car-Mart opens store No. 134
Bentonville-based America's Car-Mart Inc. announced the opening of its 134th dealership on Tuesday (April 22). The dealership is located in Dalton, Ga., and makes the company’s fourth dealership in the...
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Not all consumers motivated by low food prices
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAmericans are looking at more than dollar savings when it comes to feeding their families. A recent food trends report by Cone Communications indicates families...
View ArticleLoe promoted to a vice president role at Arkansas Best Corp.
Danny Loe has been promoted to vice president-enterprise customer solutions for Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. following the retirement last month of Jim Keenan who previously held the job.Loe...
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Freight reports positive about U.S. economy but suggest mixed signals
Two closely watched freight reports indicate positive movement in the U.S. economy, but also note that “signals are still mixed,” and that truck tonnage gains in 2014 are not likely to be as strong as...
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NWA growing pains to continue as road work intensifies
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: This story is a follow up to a Benton County road update story The City Wire posted April 18.With a population on the brink of 500,000, Benton and...
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