Smith Cadillac sales tied during July to Children’s Emergency Shelter support
The Fort Smith Children’s Emergency Shelter is receiving a portion of all Smith Chevrolet‐Cadillac vehicle sales through July 31, 2014.Smith Chevrolet‐Cadillac announced July 17 that through the month...
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Wal-Mart Stores criticized for not matching online prices
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetail giant Wal-Mart might claim to be a constant low cost leader and match other retailers’ sale prices, but it does not match its online prices and makes no...
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Back-to-school spending to rise, Wal-Mart offers teachers cash back
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart Stores is offering teachers across the country 10% savings on classroom supplies. The retail giant kicked off the campaign in its hometown of...
View ArticleKeesee named Western Arkansas Division president for Bank of the Ozarks
Don Keesee has been named Western Arkansas Division President at Bank of the Ozarks. Keesee joined Bank of the Ozarks from Summit Bank in Fort Smith, as part of Bank of the Ozarks’ recent acquisition...
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U.S. freight sector trends remain positive, capacity issues persist
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comSome reports of the closely watched U.S. freight industry suggest the economy performed well in the first half of 2014, with the only hiccup being a 0.8%...
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Startups to Watch: Managing funding and personnel challenges
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The City Wire has consulted with people closely affiliated with Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial programs to compile a list of the five...
View ArticleTyson reaches preliminary settlement to pay workers
Tyson Foods has agreed to pay workers in its Goodletteville, Tenn., beef and pork processing plant a $7.75 million settlement. A federal judge has given preliminary approval of the donning-and-doffing...
View ArticleNorthwest Health to offer 3D breast cancer screening
Northwest Breast Imaging Center is now offering the 3D mammography for breast cancer screening. The 3D mammography produces a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that helps radiologists...
View ArticleMercy rolls out new mobile health unit
Mercy is rolling out a new way for patients of all ages to access convenient, local health care. Mercy Mobile Health, a $650,000 motor coach, is part of a $1 million investment to reach underserved and...
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Optimism falls in national poll, up with informal quiz of Arkansans
Regional business and civic leaders who responded to an informal survey by The City Wire do not share the pessimism exhibited in a recent Rasmussen Poll in which only 29% said America’s best days like...
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Arkansas River tonnage down 3% January-June, some sectors see gains
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comTonnage shipped along the Arkansas River is down for the first half of 2014, but it is not necessarily bad news according to a Fort Smith-area river...
View ArticleCasino-style game revenue rises at Oaklawn and Southland
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerElectronic games of skill (EGS) wagers at the state’s two racinos continued to climb with Oaklawn topping more than $100 million in wagers...
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Utility official says rules may threaten Arkansas’ ranking for low energy costs
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA recent study by the website Wallet Hub lists Arkansas as among the nation's most inexpensive states when it comes to energy consumption, but an official...
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Simon to step down as CEO of Walmart U.S., Foran to succeed (Updated)
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Story updated with opinions from Wal-Mart watchers and with other changes throughout.Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon is stepping...
View ArticleInvoTek receives $175,000 grant for ‘handcycling’ project
Alma-based InvoTek recently received a $175,000 Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health. The grant will fund the development of technology to enable...
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Hughes promoted to vice president at Signature Bank
Kelly Hughes has been promoted to vice president, mortgage operations manager at Signature Bank.Hughes, a 20-year veteran banker, is responsible for the daily management of work flow in Signature’s...
View ArticleLocal designer and boutique owner support Dress for Success
Downtown Bentonville retailer Klōthe Boutique and local clothing designer Nancy Martin are coming together to raise funds and provide in-kind donations to benefit Dress for Success® Northwest Arkansas....
View ArticleArcBest announces 3-cent quarterly dividend
The Board of Directors of Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. (formerly Arkansas Best) announced Thursday (July 24) of 3 cents per share payable Aug. 21 to shareholders of record Aug. 7.ArcBest shares...
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July tax revenue reports solid for Northwest Arkansas cities
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThis year the four major cities in Northwest Arkansas have reported yo-yo tax revenue month-to-month, but in July revenue bounced higher topping $4.936 million...
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The Supply Side: Wal-Mart provides contract work for Open Avenues clients
story by Jamie Smith jsmith@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and...
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