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Surveys show consumers expected to spend less on back-to-school this year
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBack-to-school shopping has become a major event among retailers who use the time to boost sales in the dog days of August, but the boost may not be as much this...
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A-Chance begins in western Arkansas, focus on children of troubled homes
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comA new collaborative program tagged A-Chance is aimed at helping children in violent and crime-ridden homes succeed in their school setting and in life. Conner...
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Arkansas utility execs take watchful approach on Obama’s ‘Clean Power’ plan
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comA day after President Obama unveiled the centerpiece of his climate change proposal, representatives from Entergy...
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Arkansas Attorney General joins 15 other state AGs to block Clean Power plan
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has joined with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrissey and 15...
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Impact of Wal-Mart HQ job cuts up to $47 million, long-term hit ‘minimal’
story by Michael Tilley and Kim Souzamtilley@thecitywire.comThe economic impact of a more than 5.5% reduction in Wal-Mart corporate jobs in Northwest Arkansas could reduce annual economic activity in...
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Little Rock entrepreneur brings ‘Painting With a Twist’ to Fort Smith
story by Janette Ballman, special to The City WireA new business in Fort Smith’s Pavilion shopping center is bringing opportunities for entertainment, as well as helping local charities raise money...
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The beating of animals is certainly opposed by Dawson Meadows but he comes out in the political season to endorse the beating of eggs, drums and meat if it needs to be tenderized.Meadows also reports...
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Northwest Arkansas economy rich in corporate office jobs, feeds start-up firms
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBenton and Washington counties enjoy a concentration of corporate home office jobs more than seven times the national average according to U.S. Census data...
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Arkansas’ job training chief makes bold claims about state’s workforce quality
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAs Arkansas’ Department of Workforce Services Director, Daryl Bassett leads one of the state’s largest agencies with...
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Packed GOP presidential primary debate kicks off 2016 election cycle
story by Michael Wilkey, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netIt started with fireworks, continued with fireworks and ended with fireworks. The first Republican presidential...
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NWACC signs agreement with UAFS to streamline degree programs
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOfficials from University of Arkansas at Fort Smith traveled to Bentonville Friday (Aug. 7) to sign an agreement with NorthWest Arkansas Community College that...
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital to build $184 million facility in Springdale
story by Jamie Smith, special to The City WireArkansas Children’s Hospital officials confirmed the hospital’s intent to construct a new, 225,000 square-foot campus in Springdale during an announcement...
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Fort Smith area building permit values down 1.9% year-to-date
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 in the Fort Smith region. Supporting sponsors of...
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Fort Smith Board to revisit bond underwriting vote, discuss budget cuts
It’s likely to be another intense Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting Tuesday (Aug. 11). The Board will revisit a vote on who handles millions of dollars of bond underwriting for the city, and will...
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Slower consumer spending growth expected to dampen retail profits
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comConsumers remain cautious with their spending levels, despite positive growth in the U.S. and local economies, according to the July 2015 Consumer Expectations...
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Military cuts push July job cut tally to highest in almost four years
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireJob cuts in July crested to the highest level in nearly four years as U.S. employers announced plans to shed 105,696 workers...
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Conner Eldridge to step down as U.S. Prosecuting Attorney (Updated)
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comConner Eldridge said Tuesday (Aug 11) that he is stepping down as U.S. Prosecuting Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas effective Aug. 21. It has...
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Startup Junkie winner in SBA competition, set to launch ‘2.7.0’
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comFayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting was awarded $50,000 by the U.S. Small Business Administration in a national growth accelerator fund...
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Walton Family helps NWACC expand culinary program with $15 million grant
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program (CAHM) got a shot in the arm from the Walton Family Foundation that will infuse more than $15 million toward...
View ArticleGov. Hutchinson reports on coding curriculum push, 130+ teachers trained
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comMore than 1,300 Arkansas high school students have signed up to take a computer coding class this upcoming school...
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