by - June 9, 2009 7:46 am
Corporate CFOs marginally optimistic
However, the number crunchers say the global recession will continue through 2009.
Fort Smith
by - June 9, 2009 7:12 am
Number of government jobs on the rise
A job trend that could soon see local, state and federal governments as the largest employment sector in Arkansas is a natural development of the national recession, according to economist…
by - June 8, 2009 3:55 pm
Isbell, Ragweed and Lucero rock Wakarusa
The soulful Americana and rock cause the Petermeter to peg the appreciation gauge.
by - June 8, 2009 2:29 pm
Entrepreneurial business, job support ideas offered
Interest continues among cities and states to recruit or provide a fiscal and physical environment for new business ideas and the entrepreneurs who turn such ideas into jobs, commerce and…
by - June 8, 2009 11:26 am
New auto industry coming
Kiplinger predicts more fuel efficient cars; Arkansas hit hard by auto-sector job cuts.
by - June 8, 2009 10:47 am
Central Arkansas sees manufacturing job cuts
Officials with LM Glasfiber and Dassault Falcon Jet have announced in recent days almost 200 job cuts and layoffs, according to reports from Roby Brock at TalkBusiness.net, a content partner…
by - June 8, 2009 9:04 am
History museum pushing $10 million renovation campaign
It may be the U.S. Marshals Museum project grabbing most of the headlines, but the Fort Smith Museum of History has big plans for the coming years, according to a…
by - June 8, 2009 8:48 am
Alzheimer’s fight brings large crowd to Ben Geren
The 15th Annual Memory Walk exceeds goal of $60,000 in quest to end Alzheimer’s.
by - June 7, 2009 5:57 pm
The City Wire introduces Trav & SHE
It’s a weekly movie review dialogue with no pretense of expertise or high-brow hubris.
by - June 7, 2009 5:47 pm
Parameters
At some risk of redundancy, what follows is a repeat of points made in a past essay. The 10 items are a broad set of parameters intended to guide yours…
by - June 7, 2009 5:21 pm
Urgency required
November brings an end to a great incentive to buy a home.
by - June 6, 2009 11:42 am
Trombone Shorty unleashes his magic on the Wakarusa festival
Wakarusa shows begin with small crowds but attendees eventually gather and embrace the music.
by - June 6, 2009 10:43 am
A little Jazz on a cool June evening
The Bonneville House Association jazzes it up to say thanks to members and guests.
by - June 5, 2009 7:50 pm
Wakarusa gets a little taste of a Fort Smith-based band
‘Copesetic’ brings their version of the circus to the Mulberry fields.
by - June 5, 2009 2:54 pm
Rotary seeks applicants for Chile trip
Rotary Club members of District 6110 which is comprised of parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, are seeking four outstanding professionals to visit Chile in May 2010, according to…
by - June 5, 2009 2:49 pm
Arkansas Lottery Commission hires director (Updated)
The Arkansas Lottery Commission has hired Ernie Passailaigue, the director of the South Carolina lottery, to lead the formation of Arkansas’ newly approved lottery program. He will start the job…
by - June 5, 2009 1:00 pm
Fort Smith chamber president shares broad plans, philosophy
On Friday, Paul Harvel addressed for the first time a large crowd of chamber members since being named the president of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce. Harvel, who…
by - June 5, 2009 12:02 pm
The City Wire Endorsement: Fort Smith voters asked to support June 9 sales tax vote
THE POINT: The City Wire supports passage of a Fort Smith sales tax extension vote to raise $30 million to help fix significant water and sewer system problems. THE REASON:…
by - June 5, 2009 9:35 am
Homeownership Information Fairs
Learn more about these homebuyer programs • Low interest rates • Low building costs • Up to $8000 in Tax Credits • Down Payment Assistance Programs Three Opportunities to Learn…
by - June 5, 2009 9:34 am
Homeownership Information Fairs
Learn more about these homebuyer programs • Low interest rates • Low building costs • Up to $8000 in Tax Credits • Down Payment Assistance Programs Three Opportunities to Learn…