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‘Parker’s Anchor’ to film in Fayetteville, key actor from Fort Smith
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comA Hollywood-based movie production company is partnering with Northwest Arkansas businesses to help create the company’s next theatrical production. The...
View ArticleHendrix College receives $26 million gift, largest in school history
Hendrix College has received a $26 million gift from the estate of Mary Ann Dawkins of Little Rock. The gift, the largest in Hendrix College’s history, will support scholarships, promote college...
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The Supply Side: Jobs cuts likely in the Wal-Mart supplier community
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 ArticleWal-Mart to stop selling some rifle models
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said Wednesday (Aug. 26) that it would stop selling the AR-15 and some other semi-automatic rifles.The retailer squashed the notion that the decision was based on political...
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New Bentonville project near Wal-Mart HQ will be ‘huge enhancement’
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comA new multi-million dollar retail and office multi-story development on South Walton Boulevard could be a catalyst for redevelopment of businesses on...
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NWA commercial building surge pushes July permits over $101 million
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConstruction crews across Benton and Washington counties report a busy and productive July with combined residential and commercial permit values exceeding...
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U.S. GDP revised up to 3.7% in second quarter, better than estimates
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comIn the “second revision” of the nation’s real gross domestic product, or GDP, the federal report shows the U.S....
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Wal-Mart kicks off Christmas toy deals before Labor Day, other retailers to...
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHoliday toy sale competitions among retailers don’t usually begin until early October, but Wal-Mart has announced a preemptive strike as it kicks off the 2015...
View ArticlePioneer Woman Ree Drummond strikes deal with Wal-Mart
Food Network celebrity Ree Drummond, also known for her popular Pioneer Woman blog, is launching a new line of houseware products at Wal-Mart.The retailer announced the exclusive deal made with...
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Wal-Mart says it is reducing worker hours only in a ‘small number of stores’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMedia reports of Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon asking store managers to reduce worker hours to better align with sales projections are not entirely accurate,...
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USA Truck CEO says execs need to work at company’s Van Buren HQ
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe new CEO of Van Buren-based USA Truck has issued a guideline that top executives with the company will work primarily from the company’s corporate...
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AT&T, CenturyLink receive millions of dollars for rural Internet push
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that telecom carriers in Arkansas will receive more...
View ArticleStartup Junkie unveils participants in the '2.7.0.' accelerator
Startup Junkie Consulting has selected the applicants for its 2.7.0. mentorship-driven accelerator program which is designed to help entrepreneurs advance their companies in the food, retail and supply...
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Arvest announces two executive changes in its mortgage division
Arvest Bank announced two executive changes in its mortgage division on Monday (Aug. 31). Matt Kendall was promoted to executive director of mortgage operations, and Kathleen Craig was hired as...
View ArticleMercy General Surgery moves to new location, adds two surgeons
Mercy Clinic General Surgery has moved to a new location and has added two new surgeons, Drs. Jonathan Ferrari and Joshua McElderry.Ferrari received his medical degree from Saba University School of...
View ArticleDr. Jumelle joins Sparks Clinic Pain Management
Dr. Patricia Jumelle has joined the Sparks Clinic Pain Management located at 2010 Chestnut St., Suite C, in Van Buren, and is now seeing patients.Jumelle earned her bachelor degree at Yale University...
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Cree’s Fayetteville facility benefits from $4.1 million U.S. Air Force contract
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOfficials with Cree, one of the more successful startups to emerge from the University of Arkansas Research and Technology Incubator, took time Tuesday (Sept. 1)...
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Skyline Report: Apartment vacancies reach 11-year low in Northwest Arkansas
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comApartment vacancy rates in every market in the two-county area are at the lowest levels ever recorded by the Skyline Report – so low that new construction is...
View ArticleHannah Kennedy joins Arvest Bank, Springdale
Arvest Bank announced Hannah Duke Kennedy has joined the institution as a private bank advisor in Springdale. She will office at 3858 South Thompson Ave.Kennedy previously was a manager and assistant...
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Arkansas tax revenue rebounds with 4.6% gain in August
Arkansas tax revenue collections began the fiscal year (July 2015-June 2016) with a 0.8% dip, but rebounded in August with a 4.6% gain, which pushed year-to-date gross revenue up almost 2%.For the...
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