Opinion

The importance of seeking a charitable balance

Stockman says business owners and non-profits should find ways to balance their respective goals.

Do the 1%. Now.

The Fort Smith Board of Directors should by ordinance enact a 1% prepared food tax to support the operations and maintenance of the Fort Smith Convention Center. It is part…

Adam & Eats: Ed Walker’s Drive-In

Like the business end of a French Dip sandwich, Adam gets all drippy about how much he loves Ed Walker’s.

Big Screen Peter: The Green Hornet

It’s a decent flick with some ‘escapist enjoyment,’ but it’s not strong enough to fill its almost two-hour length.

Miss Eady’s reminder

They say she was robbed. Don’t know much about that, but it’s safe to say Alyse Eady was deserving of the crown. Also know she was a dang sight prettier…

Adam & Eats: Maravillas

This new ‘Southwestern’ restaurant in Fort Smith garners one of Adam’s highest ratings.

10 veteran Arkansas legislators to watch

Editor’s note: The following list was compiled by Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wire. We acknowledge on the front end that there will be an exceptional number…

Improved chances of not screwing up

Back in December 2009 it was noted in this space that we don’t want to screw this up. The “this” was and continues to be a growing consensus among the…

Adam & Eats: Brannon’s Pub & Grill

Hoping to begin 2011 on a good note, Adam checks out the burgers at a pub that still has a smoking section.

A new year and new entrepreneurial health

Stockman says good physical and mental health are also key factors in entrepreneurial success.

Continuing the SOB watch

Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Dec. 28, 2008, on The City Wire. It continues to be an appropriate note to begin a new year. It’s just another day, really….

Adam & Eats: Bravo Italian Restaurant

The ambiance is unimpressive but the food is not bad. Not great, but not bad.

Big Screen Peter: Do rent these movies in 2011

Despicable, Weird, Black and Gritty movies capture cinematic favor with Peter.

The entrepreneur and family

Balance between the business and family obligations is essential for success in both areas. 

More or less

Here’s to hoping our 2011 is better than 2010. And following are a few specific hopes, more or less, for the next year. More active recruitment of jobs and companies…

Adam & Eats: R&R Curry Express

This restaurant is so good that Adam believes it could be a reason he lives in Fort Smith for the rest of his life. Seriously.

Big Screen Peter: True Grit

Admitting a possible bias, Peter says this may be the best movie to hit the big screen in 2010.

It’s important to keep details on your stuff

Stockman says good inventory management helps a business make best use of its money.

Wiki worries

This thing with Wikileaks hits close to home. As you may know, Julian Assange and Wikileaks have published hundreds of thousands of documents that reveal often embarrassing information about the…

Adam & Eats: Tammy’s Tamales

The atmosphere is a mix of ethnicities, but the food is tasty and cheap, and the hours keep the place safe from Vampires.