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The Friday Wire: Water money and worried consumers
A water park project over budget, a ‘pipeline’ for females to be elected governor, and the continued fight over Obamacare are part of the Fort Smith area Friday Wire for Nov. 15.NOTES & ANALYSIS•...
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The Friday Wire: Worried consumers and female governors
Notes of success at Crystal Bridges Museum, a ‘pipeline’ for females to be elected governor, and a retail fight in Kenya are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Nov. 15.NOTES & ANALYSIS•...
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Debate emerges (again) on spinning off Sam’s Club
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSam’s Club has operated in the shadow of big brother Wal-Mart Stores for 30 years, but some analysts and a former Sam’s Club exec say that perhaps the warehouse...
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‘Significant’ changes possible for Fianna Hills Country Club
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe company that took a financial gamble on what has proven to be a successful makeover of the former Phoenix Village Mall property may soon invest at...
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Fort Smith planning group looks at future trends
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comCitizens this week got their first chance to see what the future of Fort Smith would look like if the city continues on its current path. But instead of just...
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CBID moves closer on downtown Fort Smith splash pad
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comDowntown Fort Smith is one step closer to realizing a dream first proposed in 2010 following a presentation at Tuesday's (Nov. 19) Central Business...
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Competition dings Car-Mart’s profits (updated)
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comInvestors made a U-turn away from America’s Car-Mart Inc. on Wednesday (Nov. 20) as the buy here, pay here, auto dealer missed Wall Street expectations on the...
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Former Arkansas AG Steve Clark talks about the road back
story by J.R. Davis, courtesy of Talk BusinessEditor’s note: The following story first appeared in the November-December issue of Talk Business Arkansas magazine. Talk Business is a content partner...
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Labor issues continue to plague Wal-Mart
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe nation’s largest private employer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has become synonymous with ongoing labor disputes largely fueled by union-funded groups over...
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UAFS volleyball to boost Fort Smith economy
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt may not be obvious to the naked eye, but Fort Smith will be a bit more crowded through the upcoming weekend as players, coaches, support staff and fans...
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Arvest invests in ‘major’ renovation of Fort Smith tower
A dominant landmark for the tens of thousands of residents and city visitors who travel along Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith is the almost 100-foot tall, nine-floor structure.The building was constructed...
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Biggest lessons listed for new Wal-Mart suppliers
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...
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Markets, analysts not surprised by Wal-Mart CEO pick
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetail analysts lined up Monday morning (Nov. 25) to assess what might be behind Wal-Mart’s decision to appoint Doug McMillon as its CEO and discuss their...
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Battle shaping up over Fort Smith 2014 budget
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comNo one knows exactly what will happen to the city of Fort Smith's general fund budget once the Board of Directors meets for a third budget meeting on Tuesday...
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Quorum Court cuts parks board, nixes beer sales
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThere will be no beer sales in the near future at Ben Geren Regional Park’s golf course.The Sebastian County Quorum Court decided Monday (Nov. 25) to nix the...
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Consumers to see more Turkey Day bargains this year
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThat traditional Thanksgiving dinner will cost a little less year thanks to lower turkey and milk prices, according to the Arkansas Farm Bureau. But before the...
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Interstate work could snarl Black Friday traffic
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comShoppers venturing out on the evening of Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) and Black Friday (Nov. 29) may want to avoid the intersection of Rogers Avenue and Interstate...
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NWA home building slows, commercial pace rises
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.com It’s been a good year for home builders across Northwest Arkansas, but the residential construction pace in the region’s four largest cities continues to taper...
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NWA November sales revenue slumps
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.com The economy across Benton and Washington counties slumped in September, after a fairly robust spring and summer. The dip in consumer spending was evident in the...
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Fort Smith Board favors budget without deep cuts
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWhat could be the final battle over the proposed FY14 budget is to take place Dec. 3 following a decision by the Fort Smith Board of Directors to bring the...
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