by - June 14, 2013 1:23 pm
Weekend Digest: The Women’s CEO Edition
Women CEO’s do a rare thing, the employer-employee compact gets a rework, and mobile advertising goes to the max in this Weekend Digest.
Business
by - June 14, 2013 11:28 am
Impact Management Group Forms Strategic Alliance With Clearwater Group
Impact Management Group (IMG) is forming a strategic alliance with the Clearwater Group, a full-service political and public affairs consulting firm headquartered in Jackson, Miss. The Clearwater Group, led by…
by - June 14, 2013 9:52 am
Wal-Mart sued by Visa over antitrust settlement
Visa USA Inc. sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in New York federal court on Wednesday (June 13) in a bid to block the retail giant from pursuing more damages after opting…
by - June 14, 2013 8:58 am
90 New Jobs Likely With Answer Fort Smith Growth
A new $1.7 million call center expansion in Fort Smith could add 90 jobs within the next three years. Answer Fort Smith has completed the renovation of a 35,000-square-foot facility…
by - June 14, 2013 6:53 am
90 new jobs likely with Answer Fort Smith growth
A new $1.7 million call center expansion in Fort Smith could add 90 jobs within the next three years. Answer Fort Smith has completed the renovation of a 35,000-square-foot facility…
by - June 14, 2013 12:13 am
IT Blog Spotlights Arkansas Auditor E-filing Portal
State Auditor Charlie Daniels’ (D) office is receiving national attention for its progress in automating its Unclaimed Property (UCP) Division. Information technology blog GCN.com spotlights the office for its new…
by - June 13, 2013 3:30 pm
Superior Industries Gears Up To Add Capacity In NWA
Auto sales across the country have been rising consistently for more than two years and major shifts in consumer preferences have forced suppliers like Superior Industries to retool its two…
by - June 13, 2013 2:44 pm
Arkansas, Feds to sue Exxon over Mayflower spill
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) and U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer are filing a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobil Pipeline Co. for violations of state and federal…
by - June 13, 2013 2:43 pm
Superior Industries gears up to add capacity in NWA
Auto sales across the country have been rising consistently for more than two years and major shifts in consumer preferences have forced suppliers like Superior Industries to retool its two…
by - June 13, 2013 2:26 pm
Enplanement trends improve for XNA, Fort Smith
With not as many service points as other regional airports, the severe weather during May was a cause in Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic declining almost 3% in May. Traffic…
by - June 13, 2013 1:28 pm
New Immigration Poll Produces Different Arkansas Results
A new poll on immigration shows strong support for federal reforms and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in Arkansas. The poll, conducted by Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling (PPP)…
by - June 13, 2013 12:23 pm
Sicard: Good leaders are grateful and don’t fear conflict
One could easily think that as the fifth generation of family leadership at First National Bank of Fort Smith, Sam T. Sicard's professional fate was determined from an early age…
by - June 13, 2013 11:48 am
Attorney General, Department Of Justice Suing ExxonMobil On Mayflower Oil Spill
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) and U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer are filing a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobil Pipeline Co. for violations of state and federal…
by - June 13, 2013 10:54 am
Retailers report stronger sales in May
Improved consumer confidence and spending helped drive up retail sales in May. The National Retail Federation reports May retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.6% (seasonally adjusted)…
by - June 13, 2013 12:11 am
Foreclosure filings surge in May
Foreclosure filings across the state and region bounced higher in May as lenders continue to release the backlog of properties held up from litigation that was resolved over a year…
by - June 12, 2013 10:18 pm
Boozman And Pryor Outline Immigration Priorities
The U.S. Senate voted to move forward with a debate on immigration reform, although the state’s two senators split on the motion for debate. Sen. John Boozman (R) opposed the…
by - June 12, 2013 10:08 pm
‘Leverage’ Game Promotes Savings And Growth At Wal-Mart
Perhaps no other retailer is as laser-focused on leveraging assets as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The mega big box chain has the scale to garner huge returns with the tiniest of…
by - June 12, 2013 9:58 pm
Obamacare Will Hit Bottom Line Say Business Owners
Ryan Saylor with The City Wire takes a look at how some local businesses in the Fort Smith region are preparing for elements of the Affordable Care Act. One company,…
by - June 12, 2013 9:06 pm
Obamacare will hit bottom line say business owners
While there may still be a lot of unknowns associated with the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, one thing is for certain – local businesses are going to…
by - June 12, 2013 8:31 pm
Arkansas tax changes coming July 1
A slew of tax changes are on tap July 1 and beyond for Arkansas shoppers and businesses. The state of Arkansas has revised its sales tax rate sheet for the…