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Meat industry sues USDA over new COOL rules
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFresh meat sold at grocers across the U.S. will soon be detailing where an animal was born, raised and slaughtered at an expense to the tune of $192 million a...
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Back-to-school spending dip expected
Retailers began their “back-to-school” push earlier this year, but the National Retail Federation expects consumers will shell out $54 less per family this year compared to 2012. A survey conducted by...
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Declines continue for regional tourism tax revenue
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Van Buren farmers seeks to expand with crafts
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA local farmers market expects new business and continued growth following action taken by the Van Buren City Council this week. On Monday (July 15), the city...
View ArticleSimmons, Home BancShares see quarterly income rise
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerSimmons First National Corp. posted second quarter 2013 net income of $6.58 million, a slight increase from the $6.54 million it reported one year ago....
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ABC approves 37 liquor store permits in Benton County
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Alcohol Beverage Control of Arkansas approved 37 permits for new liquor stores in Benton County during the past three full days of hearings held in Little...
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House flips pick up steam, but it’s not easy money
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHouse flipping is up 256% in Arkansas, but those involved in buying and renovating a home for a profit say the process is tough and risky in smaller metro areas....
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Fewer employed, but state jobless rate remains 7.3%
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Broadband issue includes ‘ravine of communication’
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wire roby@talkbusiness.netEditor’s note: This is the second story of a three-part series from Roby Brock with Talk Business on...
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CVS Pharmacy sets sights on NWA (updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOne of the largest pharmacy chains in the country – CVS Corporation – recently met with city planning officials in Bella Vista about a proposed 13,225...
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Dining Dialogue: Home Builders face tough issues
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Fort Smith area Dining Dialogue is sponsored by Whole Hog Cafe in Fort Smith and managed by The City Wire. The Dining Dialogue delivers...
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Family-owned Ryan’s to close Springdale shop
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetail is tough business even in the best of times, and for Max Ryan, who is closing his Springdale clothing store after 47 years, it’s a crossroads into...
View ArticleBancorpSouth reports increase in quarterly income
BancorpSouth, which has operations in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, reported second quarter net income of $20.75 million, slightly ahead of the $20.62 million for the same quarter of...
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NWA cities post sales tax gains
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumer spending in May helped boost sales tax revenue 5.86% higher across Northwest Arkansas' four largest cities, according to the July reports from...
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‘Wobbly’ U.S. economic trends to continue
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThree groups that track the U.S. transportation sector – a bellwether for the U.S. economy – suggest uneven patterns will continue and the “wobbly nature”...
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Declines continue for Fort Smith tax revenue
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View ArticleJ.B. Hunt Transport declares dividend
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Tuesday (July 23) announced a quarterly cash dividend payable to its shareholders on August 16.The company’s board of directors declared a cash payment...
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Kim Peters joins Arvest Benton County
Arvest Bank announces that Kim Peters recently accepted a position as a private banking officer in its Benton County division.Peters previously worked at Arvest Bank in Springdale in 2004 and 2005 as a...
View ArticleSchmieding Center offers screenings in Bella Vista
The Schmieding Center of Bella Vista has a full slate of health screenings scheduled throughout the month of August.There is no charge for the services offered at the health resource center at 1801...
View ArticleMitchell Communications opens offices in New York, Chicago
Mitchell Communications said Wednesday (July 24) it is opening new offices in New York and Chicago to facilitate its expanding customer base. The agency has experienced a 530% growth rate over the past...
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