ATU-Ozark to break ground on new allied health building
Officials with Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 23 for a new $4 million allied health building.The event is set for 11 a.m.Trustees with Arkansas Tech...
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New liquor store construction does not mean more liquor stores
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comLarge, expansive liquor stores being built along Interstate 540 on Grand and Phoenix Avenues in Fort Smith may make it appear as though more liquor stores are...
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More suits filed against Smiley, trials to be set soon
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNine lawyers carrying large files met with Benton County Circuit Judge John Scott on Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 18) to sort out the complex legal proceedings...
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FCRA boss proposes new commercial property development plan
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFCRA Executive Director Ivy Owen is pushing a commercial property plan for land in the area between the planned $30 million ArcBest corporate headquarters and...
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CVS expands into western Arkansas with first stores in Van Buren, Bella Vista
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comCVS Health will open the first two of four planned western Arkansas pharmacies on Sept. 21 in Van Buren and Oct. 12 in Bella Vista, according to Michael...
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Arkansas severance tax revenue up 50% in FY 2014, poised to hit $100 million
story by Wesley Brownwesbrocomm@gmail.comSeverance tax collections in Arkansas reached an all-time high of $77.3 million in fiscal 2014, pushed upward by stronger natural gas prices and better drilling...
View ArticleWal-Mart, retailers increase their 2014 holiday hirings
The largest retailer and private employer in the world is beefing up its payrolls with the addition of at least 60,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season, according to Gisel Ruiz, chief...
View ArticleForsgren picked as contractor for osteopathic college
The proposed Arkansas Colleges of Health Education announced Friday (Sept. 19) that Forsgren Inc. of Fort Smith was selected as the contractor for site preparation for its new college of osteopathic...
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Arkansas’ workforce, number of employed continues decline in August report
There an estimated 28,614 fewer Arkansans in the workforce and 8,434 fewer Arkansans employed in August compared to August 2013. The August jobless rate was 6.3%, up from 6.2% in July and lower than...
View ArticleHillshire, subsidiary of Tyson Foods settles hiring dispute
Hillshire Brands has agreed to pay $330,000 in back wages as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor over claims of hiring discrimination against 2,474 men in the company’s Sara Lee...
View ArticleU.S. Rep. Steve Womack visits downtown Rogers
Main Street Rogers is hosting Rep. Steve Womack for a visit with Downtown Rogers business and property-owners, as well as a tour of new residential and business spaces Monday (Sept. 22).Womack, the...
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Big River Steel formally breaks ground on $1.3 billion steel mill
story by Michael Wilkeymwilkey@talkbusiness.netThe state’s first superproject has turned its first official shovel of dirt.“Welcome to steel mill heaven,” said John Correnti, Chairman and CEO of Big...
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Tourism, travel figures still trend positive in Fort Smith area
The second half of 2014 is off to a good start for the tourism and travel sector in the Fort Smith region based on hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren and regional employment...
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Startups to Watch: Overwatch app launch, Ecovet scores with I.O. Metro
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The City Wire has consulted with people closely affiliated with Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial programs to compile a list of the five...
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Economic study lays the groundwork for Crawford County jobs growth plan
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt was a night full of data that may seem run of the mill or even ordinary to some. But according to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock economist who...
View ArticleNew CFO named for USA Truck
Michael Burrows on Tuesday (Sept. 23) was named chief financial officer for Van Buren-based USA Truck. His job duties begin effective immediately, and he replaces Clifton Beckham.It was announced Aug....
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CPG companies must plan for a digital future or lose market share
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is...
View ArticleClean Harbors to invest $100 million in El Dorado plant expansion
Clean Harbors broke ground Tuesday (Sept. 23) on a $100 million incineration plant expansion in El Dorado that could create up to 120 jobs.According to Clean Harbors, the new plant marks the first time...
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Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue up in September report
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers opened their wallets and purses a little wider mid summer, perhaps spurred on by lower utility bills and lower fuel prices, which boosted the region’s...
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Airport traffic gains continue at Fort Smith, XNA, down in Little Rock
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox...
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