Month: November 2011

by The City Wire staff -

Alma joins holiday trail of lights

Alma joins more than 60 communities around Arkansas this holiday season as a participant in the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights, notes a report from the Arkansas Department of Parks…

by Roby Brock -

Tax Study Ranks Arkansas Corporate Competitiveness

A new study prepared by Ernst & Young for the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce shows that Arkansas’ corporate tax burden on new investments ranks near the top in a broad range of categories compared to seven surrounding states.

by Roby Brock -

Brawner: Congress Must Let Post Office Change

Arkansas News Bureau columnist Steve Brawner examines the heated political debate over rural post office closings and other diminishing services as the U.S. Postal Service tries to close a $10 billion deficit.

by The City Wire staff -

Wingfoot expands U.S. footprint

Fort Smith-based Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems has opened two new Wingfoot Truck Care Centers in Joplin, Mo., and Greenwood, La. With these openings, there are now 40 Wingfoot Truck Care…