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‘Shop Local, Sell Global’ message pushed at Fort Smith chamber expo
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe 2014 Business Expo, hosted by the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, emphasized growing businesses in a global economy. "Shop Local. Sell...
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Simmons First sues Dennis Smiley and Centennial Bank
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Dennis Smiley loan saga puts two of the state’s largest banks on opposite sides as Simmons First National added another layer to the growing legal web with a...
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Tyson Foods’ quarterly sales top $9 billion, sets new record (Updated)
Editor's note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout.Tyson Foods second fiscal quarter revenue hit $9.032 billion, a more than 7.7% increase over the same quarter in 2013, with net income...
View ArticleTarget chairman and CEO immediately resigns
The management turnover continues at Target, this time from the top down as chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel said he is parting ways with retailer immediately. The company gave no details surrounding...
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Arvest names Allen Huffman to lead Eureka Springs market
Arvest Bank announces Allen Huffman as community bank president in Eureka Springs. He takes over for Richard Kimberlin, who announced his retirement from Arvest in March.Huffman has worked for Arvest...
View ArticleWal-Mart acquires Simplexity's platform to speed up smartphone activation
Wal-Mart Stores said it acquired Simplexity's Wireless Activation Retail Platform (WARP) on May 2, for an undisclosed amount.This software will be integrated into Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs later...
View ArticleVerizon plans to add 300 new jobs in Arkansas
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netVerizon Wireless says it will add around 300 jobs in Arkansas as part of an expansion of its sales,...
View ArticleConsumers expected to curb Mother’s Day spending
After splurging on tablets and smartphones, beauty supplies, apparel and jewelry for mom last year, consumers this year will celebrate Mother’s Day (May 11) by keeping practicality in mind, according...
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Future remains uncertain for Fianna Hills Country Club
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFor anyone expecting more drama surrounding a proposed planned zoning district for the Fianna Hills Country Club, expect to be disappointed.In an e-mail from...
View ArticleRockline Industries in Springdale honored for safety record
Rockline Industries' Springdale manufacturing facility continues its stellar safety record garnering another award from the Arkansas Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Division. The...
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Arvest promotes two Benton County bankers
Arvest Bank has named Kelly Carlson and Brent Gautier as assistant vice presidents for Arvest Bank in Benton County. Both are commercial bankers.Carlson first joined Arvest Bank as a commercial loan...
View ArticleClarity Pointe of Fayetteville gains Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit designation
Clarity Pointe of Fayetteville, Northwest Arkansas’ first free-standing assisted living community helping those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, is one of only three communities in...
View ArticleDeggs exits Downtown Bentonville Inc.
David Deggs has resigned as executive director of Downtown Bentonville Inc. (DBI), to accept a position as director of adult & community education with the Fayetteville Public School System,...
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Area permits up more than 26% in April on Fort Smith activity
Building permit values for the cities of Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren increased 26.23% in April from the same period in 2013. Permits issued in the three cities were $23.163 million, compared to...
View ArticleTyson shares fall, despite analysts raising earnings guidance
A couple of analysts who follow Tyson Foods adjusted their earnings up after yesterday’s conference call (May 5) on the meat giant’s financial results for the second quarter ending March 31.But, Tyson...
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Simmons First to acquire Tennessee bank in a $243.4 million deal
The acquisition activity for Pine Bluff, Ark,-based Simmons First National Corp. continues with the bank on Tuesday (May 6) announcing a $243.4 million deal to acquire Community First Bancshares based...
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Wal-Mart acquires Adchemy
Walmart.com welcomed 60 new employees this week from the acquisition of Adchemy, a product search company that was founded in 2004. WalmartLabs blogger Jeremy King notes that the Adchemy team adds...
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Developments on tap for downtown Bentonville ‘Arts and Markets’ districts
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSelling downtown Bentonville as a residential hot spot is a no-brainer given the cuisine and arts that draw thousands to the town square each week. The demand...
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Washington Regional Medical Center names new chief nursing officer
Beverly Winney, RN, MSN, is the new chief nursing officer at Washington Regional Medical Center. Promoted to chief nursing officer, she is a member of the hospital’s executive team and reports to...
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Arvest to launch regional consumer sentiment measure in multi-state area
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumer sentiment is a strong factor in economic performance given that household purchases comprise about 70% of the nation’s gross domestic product. National...
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