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Iceberg co-working center looks for new home
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Iceberg, co-working center in downtown Fayetteville, the brainchild of a few local entrepreneurs opened its door two years ago, occupying the basement space...
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Beebe defends private option savings, takes shot at Whirlpool
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comGov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday (Feb. 4) there are a “multiplicity” of reasons Arkansas Legislators should vote to fund Arkansas’ private option plan, and he...
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Wal-Mart to invest more heavily in Canada, boost e-commerce
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWIth many global markets in turmoil, retailers are scrambling to invest in regions where they can score market share as well as profits. For now that’s...
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Development projects front and center for Board of Directors
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comTuesday's (Feb. 4) meeting of the Fort Smith Board of Directors dealt almost entirely with issues most other city governments would probably find to be...
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Agreement brings to ‘standstill’ the takeover attempt of USA Truck
The hostile takeover effort against Van Buren-based USA Truck by Knight Transportation is over. At least for now.The two trucking companies announced Tuesday (Feb. 4) the settlement of litigation filed...
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Salsify helps Walmart.com suppliers with upload, product management
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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Gubernatorial candidate Ross proposes phase-in of income tax changes
story from Talk Business, a TCW content partnerDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross proposed a major overhaul of the state’s personal income tax structure on Wednesday (Feb. 5) and said the...
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Consultants: Voters not yet influenced by Pryor, Cotton TV ads
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThis year's race for the U.S. Senate got off to an unusually early start with the presumptive nominees known well before U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle,...
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Easier credit creates competitive problems for Car-Mart
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAmerica’s Car-Mart has made a name for itself and its “drive easy” motto providing credit for used-car sales to generations of higher-risk borrowers since 1981....
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NWA jobless rate holds at 4.9% in December, jobless number drops
Northwest Arkansas’ job market continues to on a positive track with an almost 2% gain in the number of employed and a dip in the number of unemployed seeing the December jobless rate hold at 4.9%,...
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Fort Smith area jobless rate jumps to 7.6% in December
Not only did the Fort Smith metro jobless rate jump to 7.6% in December but the November rate of 6.9% was revised to 7%, meaning that the region’s jobless rate has been at or above 7% for 57...
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Valentine’s Day spending expected to drop from 2013 levels
Retailers may not be feeling the love this Valentine’s Day, with total spending projections are down 6.9% from 2013 as fewer consumers plan to give gifts this year.Consumers are expected to dole out...
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Regional building permits down more than 26% in January
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National Child Protection Training Center unveiled at NWACC
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhat better place to change the world, saving one child at a time, than Northwest Arkansas. That’s what Michael Johnson, longtime child abuse advocate...
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Sebastian County Election Commission, County Clerk dispute election ‘mistakes’
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThere were fireworks at Thursday's (Feb. 6) meeting of the Sebastian County Election Commission as Chairman Lee Webb addressed the need to avoid mistakes in...
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Keystone Pipeline again enters the political, economic impact discussion
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comNews this week that the U.S. State Department had released its fifth and latest environmental impact study on the Keystone Pipeline project, which would build...
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Former Wal-Mart CEO David Glass receives Sam Walton Award
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSeveral hundred business professionals bundled up and braved single-digit temperatures to spend the evening with David Glass, chairman and CEO of...
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The Friday Wire: Putrid politics and moving an Iceberg
The upcoming nasty politics of the private option, moving an entrepreneurial iceberg, and a greener Wal-Mart and are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Feb. 7.NOTES & ANALYSIS• Get...
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The Friday Wire: Putrid politics and Whirlpool’s marbles
The upcoming nasty politics of the private option, the Fianna Hills Country Club project, and a governor’s disdain for Whirlpool’s marbles movement are part of the Feb. 7 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith...
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Retail group expects modest sales growth in 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetailers, despite a slew of layoffs and store closure announcements in recent weeks are expected to see modest sales growth of 4.1% in 2014, up from 3.7% growth...
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