Analyst cuts J.B. Hunt guidance on weather disruptions
Mother Nature has not been kind this winter to many business sectors from retail to airlines, and certainty not trucking and logistics firms who lose money every day trucks and trains are idle.Analysts...
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Governor’s Cup seeding entrepreneurial spirit in Arkansas
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: This story first appeared in the most recent issue of Talk Business Arkansas magazine. Link here for the online version of the magazine.Even...
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Regional and statewide foreclosure activity slows in February
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comForeclosures continue to be a smaller part of the local housing markets of Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro area. Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac...
View ArticleMercy breaks ground on $3 million clinic in Centerton
Mercy Northwest broke ground Thursday (March 13) in Centerton on a new 7,351-square-foot clinic. The site is located on 6.2 acres of commercial frontage property on Highway 102 at 1225 E. Centerton...
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Mike Malone named to Arvest Bank in Fayetteville board of directors
Arvest Bank in Fayetteville is pleased to announce that Mike Malone, the President and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council, has joined the bank’s board of directors.Established in 1990, the Northwest...
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Tim Schmidt named interim CEO at Sparks Health, Summit Medical
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt didn't take long for Sparks Health System to name an interim CEO while the organization conducts a search for a permanent replacement.According to a...
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Tyson Foods names new president for its Mexican business unit
Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Rick Thomason to president and general manager of Tyson de Mexico, the company’s oldest international business. In his new role, Thomason...
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The Friday Wire: Another marijuana push and selling good stuff
A second shot at attempting to legalizing medical marijuana in Arkansas, notes on the new PR chief at the University of Arkansas, and the estimated growth of small business in Northwest Arkansas are...
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The Friday Wire: Another marijuana push and a museum delay
A second shot at attempting to legalizing medical marijuana in Arkansas, a prediction on severe weather in the early Spring, and a planned union vote at Fort Smith-based O.K. Foods are part of the...
View ArticleNWA GiveCamp volunteers needed
Organizers are seeking volunteers and donations to assist with GiveCamp Northwest Arkansas, a 54-hour, weekend event to assist nonprofit organizations needing the help of technology professionals.Phyl...
View ArticleWal-Mart and its foundation offer grants to grow manufacturing initiatives
Nonprofit organizations looking to help manufacturers bring back business to the U.S. or looking to help grow businesses in the U.S. can apply for grants from Wal-Mart Store, the Walmart Foundation and...
View ArticleEcclesia College, NWACC adopt transfer agreement
Officials at Ecclesia College in Springdale and NorthWest Arkansas Community College have signed an agreement that provides a seamless, personalized transfer system for NWACC students to complete their...
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Johnelle Hunt honored for ongoing contributions to region, and beyond
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAround 1,000 people applauded the philanthropic contributions of Johnelle Hunt as she humbly accepted the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce Good...
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Wal-Mart opens first Walmart to Go convenience store
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAfter more than a year of planning, the Walmart to Go convenience-store format quietly opened in Bentonville on Saturday (March 15), with the grand...
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AEDC director supports Arkansas minimum wage hike
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partner talkbusiness.netArkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says he’s supportive of efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $8.50...
View ArticleFreddy’s ready to open in Rogers, first in Arkansas
Witchita-based Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open its first Arkansas location on Tuesday (March 18) in Rogers. The quick-casual restaurant is located at 4507 W. Walnut St., in the...
View ArticleQuiznos files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Quiznos filed bankruptcy on Friday (March 14) seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. The quick-service restaurant chain expects to continue operating in the ordinary course...
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January marks 60 months of Arkansas’ jobless rate above 7%
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and presented by Fort Smith-based Benefit Bank. Other supporting sponsors of The...
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J.B. Hunt execs garner pay raises amid rising profits in 2013
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTop executives at Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services enjoyed big compensation boosts in 2013, with CEO John Roberts III posting an almost 20% gain in base...
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Northwest Arkansas home sales mixed in February
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRealtors in Benton and Washington counties report mixed results during a February plagued with nasty winter weather. The Benton County market is off to another...
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