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Arkansas Public Service chair comfortable in new role, seeks workable solutions
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comFor those familiar with the inner workings of the state Public Service Commission, there may not be a better equipped...
View ArticleMedley to retire as president and CEO of Area Agency on Aging of Western...
The board of Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas and Jim Medley issued a joint announcement on Tuesday saying that medley would retire from his post as the agency’s president and CEO.Medley, who...
View ArticleCarl Albert State College receives $2.116 million federal education grant
Carl Albert State College in Poteau has received a five-year $2,116,410 million Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant begins Sept. 1, 2015 and ends Aug....
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Lockheed Martin: JLTV contract award expected in August-September
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comTop Lockheed Martin executives said they expect to hear a decision in August or September on two high stakes Pentagon...
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BHP downsizing Fayetteville Shale Play operations, continues spending cuts
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAustralia-based BHP Billiton on Tuesday (July 21) announced broad spending cuts that will see only $200 million spent...
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Fort Smith Regional Airport near completion of new $10 million taxiway
The Fort Smith Regional Airport is in the final phases of a $10 million project to build a new taxiway on the northwest side of the main runway that will meet Federal Aviation Administration specs, and...
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Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market gets 'store of the community' test
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart continues to look for ways to differentiate its growing number of Neighborhood Markets within Northwest Arkansas, which is often a testing ground for...
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Friends, now business partners, find success with Slim Chickens
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comTom Gordon dreamed of becoming a stockbroker when he graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth with a degree in finance and accounting....
View ArticleDr. Voris joins family practice group with Sparks Health Syste
Dr. Justin Voris will join SouthPointe Family Practice located at 3808 South Gary St., near Southside High School, in August. As a primary care physician, Voris will help manage and maintain the health...
View ArticleWal-Mart's acquires 100% of Yihoadian, Chinese e-commerce business
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has acquired the outstanding shares in Yihaodian, taking full ownership of its fast-growing e-commerce business in China, according to a release from the retail giant on Wednesday...
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Arkansas Tourism Ticker: State restaurants, hotels busy to start 2015
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Tourism Ticker is sponsored by the Arkansas Hospitality Association with research and content managed by The City Wire. It is published every two months.Arkansas’ 2% tourism...
View ArticleJ.B. Hunt Transport declares dividend
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend to its shareholders. The company’s board of directors approved 21 cents per common share of stock owned as of July 31. The dividend...
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P.A.M. Transport profits surge 97% in first half of 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTontitown-based P.A.M. Transport is off to the races through the first two quarters of 2015 with net profits of $12.408 million, up nearly 97% from the same...
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Northwest Arkansas cities report mixed July sales tax, up year-to-date
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSales tax revenue totaled $33.845 million through July of this year among the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas, up 8.4% over the $31.22 million reported...
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Message to entrepreneuers: ‘You don’t need permission to affect change’
story by Todd Jones, courtesy of Talk Business & PoliticsIn his conversation on stage at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s Social Entrepreneur Bootcamp on July 17, successful businessman Steve...
View ArticleArcBest boss McReynolds included on influential women list
CEO Connection has included ArcBest President and CEO Judy McReynolds on its list of the top 25 women in the U.S. based on their ability to influence change, innovation and standards for excellence in...
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Apptegy provides new method of content distribution for schools
story by Todd Jones, courtesy of Talk Business & PoliticsWhen Jeston George sold his direct marketing company two years ago, he was looking to start a new business that did more than just make...
View ArticleAmerica's Car-Mart opens 142nd dealership
America's Car-Mart Inc. has opened its 142nd dealership. The dealership is located in Albany, Ga., and it’s the seventh dealership in the peach state for the Bentonville-based used-car dealer. The...
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Economic gains expected for Arkansas, U.S. economy in back half of 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWith the first two quarters of 2015 already in the history books, local and national economists predict a stronger economy in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith and...
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Wal-Mart eliminates 24-hour operations in 64 supercenters, list could grow
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThis week 40 Walmart Supercenters will begin testing the closing of their stores at midnight and reopening at 6 a.m., as the retailer looks for ways to optimize...
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