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Wal-Mart, retailers tune in weather forecasts to spur sales
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNasty winter weather throughout large parts of the U.S. in the first quarter of 2014 resulted in a swift kick to the bottom line of many companies. Wal-Mart...
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Fort Smith budget review to include non-profit funding amounts
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe 2015 budgeting process for the city of Fort Smith is in full swing, with departments making requests for items large and small. Among the budgeting tasks...
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Arkansas’ September tax collections fall below forecasts
Overall Arkansas tax collections for the first quarter of the fiscal year were up only 0.8% compared to the same period in 2013 period, and are below budget forecasts by 0.5%, thanks to a reduction in...
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NWA residential building pace tapers, commercial heating up
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNorthwest Arkansas’ construction pace has flipped in recent months with fewer residential projects and more commercial work. Overall the permit values of new...
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21 Manufacturing Day events planned in Arkansas
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comFriday (Oct. 3) marks National Manufacturing Day and events happening across the region will mark the event in an industry that has seen significant declines...
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Fort Smith officials expect lawsuit from Feds over Clean Water violations...
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor's note: Updated with changes throughout.Negotiations with between the city of Fort Smith, the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States...
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Northwest Arkansas mayors give state of the region address
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNecessary but often frustrating road work, significant investments in downtown areas, important quality of life improvements and workforce training are essential...
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Manufacturing Day in Fort Smith includes math and robotics
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comNational Manufacturing Day has been a chance to promote the sector and lobby for renewed interest in making stuff in the U.S.A., but for a group of...
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Mercy opens new $42 million ortho hospital in Fort Smith
story and photos by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comAbout 100 people will have a new place to call their work home Monday while others needing orthopedic care will have that care closer to home...
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Ross pushes fair pay for women plan, Hutchinson fires back
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireDemocratic candidate for governor Mike Ross recently unveiled a “Fair Pay & Equal Opportunity Plan” he said is meant to...
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Wal-Mart moving beyond retail to be a healthcare educator, provider
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart’s goal to save people money does not end with the cost and pricing of goods sold in their stores. The retail giant continues to spread its wings in the...
View ArticleCompanies large and small continue to use workplace chaplains
story by Jamie Smith and City Wire staffjsmith@thecitywire.comTo John McCutcheon, co-owner of Polytech Plastic Molding in Prairie Grove, the idea of contracting for a chaplaincy program for his...
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Fort Smith police, fire retirement plans pose big budget problems
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: This is the first of two reports about future costs faced by the city of Fort Smith related to the police and fire retirement system. The...
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County Judges, Sheriffs seek special session for jail costs
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netCounty judges and sheriffs are pushing for a special session to deal with jail...
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Critics evaluate Wal-Mart’s focus on sustainable food systems
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon took a bold stance earlier this year when he told the world he would push the envelope toward innovation to drive future growth and...
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U.S. Reps. Shuster, Womack tour NWA and Fort Smith infrastructure projects
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comHouse Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Penn., journeyed to Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith regions on Monday (Oct....
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Wal-Mart cuts insurance for part-timers, expands Mayo Clinic access
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFaced with insurance costs that could rise $500 million in the fiscal year, Wal-Mart Stores announced Tuesday (Oct. 7) plans to stop offering health insurance...
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Northwest Arkansas leaders ready to embark on new plan for growth
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netFour years ago, business and community leaders in Northwest Arkansas put forth a...
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Retailers revamping payment policies ahead of mobile pay
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe paper check was once the most used form of currency by consumers at retail counters, but the times are changing rapidly. Whole Foods recently announced as of...
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Gay marriages now legal in Oklahoma after U.S. Supreme Court refuses appeals
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comSame sex couples are now able to receive marriage licenses in most counties across the state of Oklahoma following the United States Supreme Court's decision...
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