by - April 6, 2011 5:52 pm
Two recent consumer confidence reports clearly indicate that consumers in the Fort Smith region aren’t optimistic about their financial situation or the future of the regional economy. On Wednesday (April…
by - April 6, 2011 10:33 am
A jump in the overall workforce number and the number of employed in the Fort Smith metro area during February was not enough to reduce the number of unemployed or…
by - April 6, 2011 9:33 am
Editor’s note: The per gallon of gasoline equivalent price for natural gas is $1.065. The story originally reported $1.39, a price provided by AOG. The company subsequently reported the lower…
by - April 5, 2011 8:31 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors changed direction Tuesday night on a new spay and neuter policy by tabling for six months a second reading of an ordinance approved March…
by - April 5, 2011 7:00 pm
John Taylor was right about inflation.
by - April 5, 2011 7:00 pm
There was improving news in the February 2011 metropolitan area unemployment report for Arkansas.
by - April 5, 2011 7:00 pm
With gasoline prices hovering around $3.50 a gallon and expected to head higher, many have pushed for more natural gas fuel to lower demand.
by - April 5, 2011 12:03 pm
John Taylor was right about inflation. During a February 2010 speech to members of the Greater Fort Smith Homebuilders Association, Taylor said the near term economic picture will include higher…
by - April 5, 2011 8:37 am
You can’t predict problematic people or events, but you should have an action plan ready.
by - April 4, 2011 7:00 pm
Emily Reeves, director of account managment and research with Stone Ward, was our guest on this week’s edition of Talk Business. Reeves shared thoughts on several technology trends that are shaping business and personal communications.
In addition, Reeves just returned from the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) technology conference in Austin, Texas. It’s the World Cup of the communications revolution that is reshaping the planet. The best and brightest cutting edge ideas are often unveiled at the conference. It is also has a number of panel discussions on interesting subjects related to technology. Reeves files this final report on her blog, Ms. Adverthinker:
The annual South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) festival wrapped up over a week ago and I am finally starting to feel caught up on sleep and missed work. I have had the time to reflect on the experience and learning with a semblance of organized thought. Here are the themes and my key takeaways from SXSWi 2011.
by - April 4, 2011 9:32 am
Year-over-year gains in Arkansas tax collections may be offset by individual and corporate tax refunds later in the fiscal year, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration. For…
by - April 3, 2011 7:00 pm
Simon Property Group, Inc. announced today that McCain Mall, the long-time North Little Rock shopping center, will undergo a $5.5 million renovation at the end of April.
by - April 3, 2011 7:00 pm
Little Rock-based CognitiveDATA, which was acquired by Merkle last year but maintains some autonomy, has acquired a San Rafael, Calif., based consulting firm, LENSER.
by - April 1, 2011 7:00 pm
The University of Arkansas board of trustees approved a series of bond projects worth $135 million at its meeting in Monticello.
by - April 1, 2011 7:00 pm
With springtime approaching, beekeeping hobbyists are readying for the pollen season.
by - April 1, 2011 7:00 pm
H. Maurice Mitchell, founding member of the prestigious Mitchell Williams Law Firm, passed away this morning after a lengthy illness at the age of 85.
by - April 1, 2011 11:10 am
Housing sales in the Fort Smith area continue to show mixed results and tepid recovery, with sales in Crawford County down 25% for the first two months and same-period sales…
by - March 31, 2011 7:00 pm
Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, the Springdale-based recycled decking company, said it reported a $5.9 million loss on sales of $69.8 million.
by - March 31, 2011 7:00 pm
Home sales in Arkansas fell 5.8% in February as Pulaski County home sales tumbled 18.3%.
by - March 31, 2011 6:54 pm
Sparks Health System announced Thursday (Mar. 30) a restructuring plan that will see the elimination of 50 non-clinical jobs. The move resulted in a 2.5% reduction in jobs, with the…
