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NWA November home sales dip, record year overall
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe early start of winter usually signals seasonal slumber for the local real estate market, but despite softer overall sales in November a few agents are...
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Philanthropists seek business support to reduce child abuse
story by Kerri Jackson Case, courtesy of Talk BusinessEditor’s note: During 2012, The City Wire wrote several stories on the subject of child abuse. Link here to see the stories in the series.With more...
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Sheraton Four Points, Joe’s Italian on tap in Bentonville
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRoughly one year behind schedule, Kunal Mody, CEO of Little Rock-based Reimagine Hospitality, said the Sheraton Four Points Hotel should open along Walton...
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FDIC report shows Arkansas bank gains, slow economic growth
Third-quarter 2013 banking and other economic data released Thursday (Dec. 12) by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) show improvements in the state’s banking sector and continued signs of muted...
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Area home sales down in November, average prices rise
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comSales of homes in the Fort Smith region showed mixed results in November, with Crawford County beating November 2012's figures by 76.46% while Sebastian...
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Centennial Bank appoints new market head for NWA
D. Scott Hancock was recently tagged as the new divisional president for Northwest Arkansas following Centennial Bank’s acquisition of Liberty Bank, according to a press release from bank on Thursday...
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The Friday Wire: Walmart, Ivy Leaguers and 2014 optimism
The pace of housing growth, Obamacare jobs in Rogers and the possibility of a Walmart store on an Ivy League campus are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Dec. 13.NOTES & ANALYSIS•...
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The Friday Wire: Interchange beauty and municipal hiccups
Beautifying a major Fort Smith interchange, a big money push for the U.S. Marshals Museum and the hiccups of life are part of the Dec. 13 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith region.NOTES & ANALYSIS• Big...
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Wal-Mart names new CEO for India unit
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. named Krish Iyer as the new CEO and president of its Indian unit, effective January 20. He replaces Ramnik Narsey, who served in the interim since June, after the departure of Raj...
View ArticleNWACC reorganizes learner support team
NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Office of Learner Support Services has recently completed a major reorganization, promoting four educators in the process. Since assuming the role of NWACC...
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First Security Bank NWA names new president
Adam Rutledge has been named CEO and president of First Security Bank's Northwest Arkansas market.Jim Taylor, who had served as president of the market, will continue a leadership role as senior vice...
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Business leaders in Arkansas ‘slightly optimistic’ for 2014
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netTalk Business Arkansas — in conjunction with the State Chamber of Commerce and consulting group CEG...
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Prominent Fort Smith attorney Eddie Christian has died
Eddie Christian Sr., a Fort Smith attorney known in wide legal circles as one of the best defense attorneys in the nation, has died following a fight with cancer. He was 72.He is survived by his wife,...
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Dr. Carey Andreoiu joins Cooper Clinic
Dr. Carey Andreoiu, a urogynecologist, has joined Cooper Clinic, and she is the only urogynecologist in Arkansas outside of Little Rock, according to Cooper Clinic.She specializes in the evaluation and...
View ArticleDegen Foundation awards $25,000 for area food relief
The Board of Directors of the Degen Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to the River Valley Regional Food Bank and $5,000 to the Community Services Clearinghouse to help provide food to needy...
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Gift card popularity may not save holiday sales
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comGift cards are personal, practical, and they come with a price tag that matches anyone’s budget. That's why the National Retail Federation expects 80% of...
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Credit card holders remain loyal, but wooed by incentives
Consumers who find the number of credit cards in their wallet stacking up over time are not alone, according to a new survey by CardRatings.com.The survey found that Americans can be easily tempted...
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Seneca Foods seeks to acquire Allens out of bankruptcy
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSiloam Springs-based Allens Foods could soon be gobbled up by Seneca Foods Corporation as the New York-based fruit and vegetable manufacturer entered into an...
View ArticleUA researchers develop assessment system for mobile POS technologies
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a risk-assessment tool to help retailers implement mobile point-of-sale technologies, according to a UA statement issued Tuesday (Dec. 17).Their...
View ArticleEpoxyn to add 50 new jobs in Mountain Home
Officials with Epoxyn Products announced Tuesday (Dec. 17) plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Mountain Home and create 50 new jobs.Epoxyn is a Hamilton Scientific company and a leading...
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