by - August 4, 2010 4:41 pm
Two consecutive months of sales tax collection gains are welcome but not likely to be enough to allow the city to backtrack on $1.53 million in budget cuts. Each of…
by - August 4, 2010 10:20 am
The next round in a legal battle that could impact operations of the planned $100 million Mitsubishi plant at Chaffee Crossing will occur Aug. 9 in a federal courtroom in…
by - August 4, 2010 8:54 am
Fayetteville Shale operator Chesapeake Energy Corp. did not gain any ground in the second quarter, posting earnings on Tuesday that fell just short of last year’s results. The Oklahoma City…
by - August 3, 2010 11:19 am
The first month of Arkansas’ new fiscal year (FY 2011) starts off on the right foot with July collections coming in above 2009 levels and above forecast. July gross revenues…
by - August 3, 2010 10:05 am
Arkansas exports to the world’s fastest-growing economy have spiked more than 700% since China’s entry into the World Trade Organization. However, the global recession has substantially slowed business deal between…
by - August 3, 2010 8:42 am
Stockman says well-intended but misguided advice from friends and family may hurt the small business owner.
by - August 2, 2010 4:19 pm
John McFarland, the chairman and CEO of Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co., will step down as CEO effective Dec. 31. The day-to-day duties will go to Ronald Tucker, who is…
by - August 2, 2010 10:32 am
Home sales during June in Crawford and Sebastian counties were up more than 10% thanks to a big gain in Sebastian County. Crawford County saw 40 new and existing homes…
by - August 1, 2010 1:14 pm
Arkansas entered fiscal year 2010 in a lot better condition than surrounding states, yet back-to-back declines in revenue over the past two years could be a sign that tough times…
by - July 30, 2010 2:45 pm
During a July 19 gathering of Fort Smith restaurant owners and managers opposed to the idea of a 1% prepared food tax, Eddie York indicated that Fort Smith Mayor Ray…
by - July 30, 2010 9:24 am
Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher….
by - July 29, 2010 4:36 pm
On a day that saw all major U.S. markets fall because of a weak economic outlook, Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. reported second quarter earnings that blew past analyst estimates….
by - July 28, 2010 10:04 pm
After more than two years of operating losses, P.A.M. Transportation Services finally turned a profit. The Tontitown-based dry goods hauler reported net income of $1.26 million on revenue of $85.3…
by - July 28, 2010 2:56 pm
May and June reports from the American Trucking Associations’ provide some unfortunate evidence that a national economic recovery is slowing. The for-hire truck tonnage index in June dipped 1.4%, and…
by - July 28, 2010 2:12 pm
Not only did the June unemployment rate for the Fort Smith region increase to 7.9%, but the May unemployment rate was revised up from 7.8% to 7.9%. However, both numbers…
by - July 28, 2010 8:34 am
Acxiom Corp. reported improved first quarter earnings results on Wednesday, mainly on the strength of its companywide cost-cutting program and better operational efficiencies. “I am pleased with our performance this…
by - July 27, 2010 11:06 pm
Not only is the newly renovated Phoenix Expo Trade & Event Center finding success booking events, but the owners say they are close to landing a “very reputable” hotel chain…
by - July 27, 2010 10:39 pm
story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] At Tuesday’s (July 27) board meeting, members of the Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission laid out plans for a full-scale emergency drill on August 19….
by - July 27, 2010 2:45 pm
Editor’s note: The City Wire highlights each month a person in the Fort Smith region. Special recognitions, accomplishments, philanthropic support and input from The City Wire readers are considered when…
by - July 27, 2010 9:01 am
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