by - August 11, 2013 3:55 pm
Mowers, bullets and jobs
I've participated in lots of job announcements as Governor. The ones that seem to generate the most buzz and excitement are those that welcome a new business to Arkansas. I…
Guest Commentary
by The City Wire staff - August 4, 2013 1:40 pm
A question of value
The meaning of life may be mankind’s greatest mystery, but for a business owner the next greatest mystery might be the answer to the question, “What is the value of…
by The City Wire staff - July 26, 2013 1:49 pm
Nanoscience and Arkansas’ economy
The critical relationship between education and economic growth is demonstrated in its purest form when academic scholarship creates new technologies that carry the potential for new jobs and industry. We've…
by The City Wire staff - July 22, 2013 12:29 pm
Does It pay to be honest?
Filing an income tax return is a great litmus test of a person’s honesty. Do you report all of your income, some of your income, or none of your income?…
by The City Wire staff - July 21, 2013 11:35 am
Hunger games
Those seeking government assistance for food are truly people who have exhausted all other resources. It remains a program for the most vulnerable among us. I have yet to meet…
by The City Wire staff - July 14, 2013 8:42 pm
Caregiver support
Imagine that you are older. Think about how you would feel when sitting in your wheel chair after several nights of not sleeping well, feeling out of sorts because you just…
by The City Wire staff - July 7, 2013 7:44 pm
Great expectations
Some people are just lucky. A couple of weeks ago I went to Alaska to attend a meeting of my peers. I had never been to Alaska, so I went…
by The City Wire staff - June 30, 2013 10:25 am
Beebe’s budget notes
The beginning of July brings with it a new fiscal year in Arkansas and a new budget to accompany it. This year, we'll see added funding for key state services,…
by The City Wire staff - June 23, 2013 5:54 pm
Violent execution
Yesterday while reading, I discovered this quote by General George Patton: “A good plan violently executed NOW is better than a perfect plan next week.” His quote caused me to…
by The City Wire staff - June 17, 2013 3:11 pm
The immigration march
As a product of the 60’s, I learned what power there is in showing up to make one’s voice heard. Public policy changed because every day citizens showed up and…
by The City Wire staff - June 17, 2013 10:32 am
Walton Arts Center growth
Over the past decade, attendance at Walton Arts Center has grown nearly 60%. We host Broadway, classical music, children’ programming and other arts events that are generally only seen in…
by The City Wire staff - June 9, 2013 5:14 pm
Casino accounting
I hate gambling. I even hate attending conferences in Las Vegas when I don’t gamble. For me gambling at a casino is a noisy, smoky waste of time and money….
by The City Wire staff - June 4, 2013 12:24 pm
Oklahoma resilience
May was a difficult, heart wrenching month for the state of Oklahoma. The lives of at least 40 men, women and children were cut short by tornadoes that ripped through towns…
by The City Wire staff - June 2, 2013 11:11 am
Whirlpool on Wall Street
If one were to look around, one might revel at the active and ever-changing events emblazoned in our world. Crisis and calamities stun us, while occasional good fortune favors us….
by The City Wire staff - May 27, 2013 1:41 pm
Pliers and personnel
The last time Potts & Company hired a person, we were down to two candidates. After sifting through the resumes and checking references, the last step was the personal interview….
by The City Wire staff - May 24, 2013 1:35 pm
Veteran support
While Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who have died in service to our country, it naturally also brings to mind our living veterans and our men and…
by The City Wire staff - May 20, 2013 5:31 pm
Arkansas’ broadband health
Arkansas's innovative approach to implementing health-care reforms has garnered national attention. Instead of increasing the number of people receiving traditional Medicaid services, we've developed a plan to expand health-care coverage…
by The City Wire staff - May 12, 2013 6:15 pm
Porn star dreamin’
“Son, what are your plans after you graduate this month?” “Well Mom, I’m heading to California to be a porn star. I’m going to follow my passion!” If being a…
by The City Wire staff - May 9, 2013 5:20 pm
Sustainable packaging and Wal-Mart
In an effort to connect buyers, product suppliers and packaging suppliers, Wal-Mart held this week its 8th annual Sustainable Packaging Exposition. The retailer looks to drive innovation, “every day low…
by The City Wire staff - May 1, 2013 5:59 pm
Tax Cuts and other moves
A majority of the 135 Legislators in Little Rock campaigned on tax cuts, not surprisingly in a conservative state. Campaigning and enacting are two different measures, and there were a…