Arkansas Research Alliance announces ARA Fellows program
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerThe Arkansas Research Alliance launched a new program to recognize and reward research talent in the state with a program called ARA...
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Arkansas, U.S. trucking companies push to hire 100,000 veterans
Arkansas-based trucking companies like Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport and Fort Smith-based ArcBest are involved with the American Trucking Associations push for the industry to hire 100,000 veterans...
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Judge rejects settlement between Whirlpool and property owners
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAn attempt to settle a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool by residents in and around the toxic plume of trichloroethylene (TCE) the company admits leaking...
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Tyson Foods’ global footprint shrunk in 2014, China expansion delayed
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods’ focus on its prepared food business is coming at the expense of it international presence. The Springdale-based meat giant announced July 28 plans...
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Americans eye financial security despite stagnant income
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFinancial security among Americans is another indicator of a stronger economy, but the degree of relief and its sustainability is uncertain. Bankrate’s Financial...
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Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue rises in November report
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers spent more money on goods and services in Northwest Arkansas four largest cities in September which helped deliver a 7.48% rise the cities’ November...
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Fort Smith metro building permit values down in November, year-to-date
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comBuilding permits in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $5.599 million in November, a drop of 5.81% from the same month last year when permits...
View ArticleFirst National Bank of NWA opens Fayetteville branch
First National Bank of NWA (formerly First National Bank of Rogers) recently expanded into Washington County with a branch bank located at 2638 Joyce Blvd., Suite 1. The branch opened Dec 1.“As...
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Deck: ‘Significant improvement’ possible for Fort Smith area economy
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comConsumer sentiment may be lower in Arkansas than other parts of the country, but Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M....
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Gen. Clark: Energy policy key to U.S. economic strength, global power
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netRetired Gen. Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and one-time Democratic...
View ArticleBanks sight identity theft concerns this holiday season
December is the biggest month of the year for shopping and when consumers are the most risk for identity theft, particularly given more deals are completed online.Arvest Bank warns that consumers take...
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Cattle market factors to watch in 2015 include herd numbers, imports
This year has brought record cattle and prices across the U.S. as the overall herd shrinkage continues. Cattle expert Derrell Peel, extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State...
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Arkansas banking sector better in 2014, healthy outlook predicted in 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe state’s banking sector has climbed out of the doldrums in the past few years and through three quarters of 2014 the financial sector is healthier than a year...
View ArticleButterfield Trail Village names new CEO
The board of directors for Butterfield Trail Village named Quintin Trammell as the new president and CEO effective Dec. 1. He has served as interim CEO since June. Trammell joined the leadership team...
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Study: Millennials concerned about retirement, face different challenges
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMillennials are often characterized as the generation who live in the moment. But a new report from the Nationwide Retirement Institute disputes the image,...
View ArticleUSA Truck expands freight brokerage business
Van Buren-based USA Truck announced Tuesday (Dec. 9) an expansion of its Strategic Capacity Solutions (SCS) division primarily through opening a new office in the east coast port city of Jacksonville,...
View ArticleNWACC offers GED distance learning program
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is now offering a new online learning program for students pursuing a GED.The college’s Adult Education Program has a history of providing flexible class schedules...
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The Supply Side: Supplier unveils new photo service linked to Wal-Mart
story by Kim Souzaksouza@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...
View ArticleAttorney General Dustin McDaniel to launch private law firm
In January, outgoing Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel will launch a new private law firm with two partners — senior assistant Scott Richardson and assistant attorney General Bart...
View ArticleAmerica’s Car-Mart opens dealership No. 137
Bentonville-based America's Car-Mart continues to break ground on more dealerships in underserved markets.The buy here, pay here used car dealer announced the opening of its 137th dealership on...
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