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Northwest Arkansas hotel, restaurant tax receipts rise in 2013
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe four largest Northwest Arkansas cities reported solid 6% gains in their fourth quarter hospitality tax receipts, compared to the prior year. Fayetteville,...
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Arkansas Economic Development Commission gathers in Greenwood
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe city of Greenwood is hosting the Arkansas Economic Development Commission this week as state’s development arm holds its monthly meeting in the city...
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U.S., Arkansas foreclosures off to a slow start in 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe nation’s foreclosure market continued to shrink in January, posting 40 consecutive months of declines on an annual basis, according to Calif., based...
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U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin to run for Arkansas Lt. Governor job
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netFour months after declaring he would not seek a third term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock,...
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Flat U.S. retail sales in January blamed on bad weather
Consumers pulled back on post-holiday shopping and spending in the beginning of the year with severe winter weather in much of the country partially to blame, according to a report from the National...
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Arkansas natural gas severance tax collections hit new high in 2013
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comA relatively higher price and the continued production of natural gas from existing wells resulted in a record of $62.685 million in Arkansas’ gross...
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Collins drops Lt. Gov. bid, seeks re-election to House seat
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comRep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, gave no indication Saturday (Feb. 8) when he spoke to The City Wire that he was looking to exit the race for lieutenant...
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Walmart logistics exec talks leadership, lessons from Sam
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comChris Sultemeier leads about 80,000 employees in Walmart’s logistics division. He oversees the massive supply chain operations for more than 180 distribution...
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Crawford County Library opens up for speed dating event
story and photo by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFive women in Van Buren went on dates with seven different men Thursday night (Feb. 13).While it may seem improbable, it's exactly what happened at...
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Winter weather slows Northwest Arkansas home sales
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOld man winter is the blame for lackluster home sales across Northwest Arkansas in January and likely February as well, according to local agents. From Jan. 1...
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School Board reverses decision on Darby work, gives contract to Turn Key
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Public School Board of Education went against the urgings of school administration and a project architect to reverse its previous vote and...
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Crawford County moves forward with vote on tax for jail
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt's official. Crawford County voters will vote May 20 on ballot titles that would issue bonds to be repaid by a half cent sales tax for the construction of a...
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GOP primary forms in Arkansas House District representing Fort Smith
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comHouse District 76 now officially has a Republican primary and while the last names are the same as 2012, there are no incumbents vying for the seat, only the...
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Private option vote traded to turn jobs training programs ‘upside down’...
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netEditor's note: Updated at the end of story with the House vote on the private option funding legislation.A...
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Fort Smith area sees positive home sales numbers in January
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comJanuary home sales in Crawford and Sebastian Counties posted increases from the same period last year, with both counties posting values more than 40% higher...
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$58 million osteopathic medical school planned for Chaffee Crossing (Updated)
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: Story is updated with changes and additions throughout.Fort Smith could soon be home to Arkansas’ first osteopathic medical school and one...
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One-time charge, interest rate pressures reduce income at America’s Car-Mart
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comA recovering economy, more lenders in the subprime auto space and higher charge-offs have thrown a monkey wrench into the operations of America’s Car-Mart, a...
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Small businesses face ‘HIT’ from new federal health care law
story by J.R. Davis, courtesy of Talk Business“We have been a very blessed company,” said Joe Donaldson, co-owner and General Manager of Sam’s Furniture in Springdale. “We’ve actually had double-digit...
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Fort Smith Board rejects offer to seek penalties against Whirlpool
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comA proposal that would have seen the city of Fort Smith seek to impose fines against Whirlpool Corporation for violating the city's nuisance ordinance by...
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Poll: Cotton gains edge over Pryor, Ross and Hutchinson remain tied
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comA recent poll shows U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, gaining ground in his bid to unseat Democrat U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor. The poll results also show the...
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