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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…

Arvest, The City Wire partner on non-profit conference

More than 50 leaders of non-profits from the Fort Smith and northwest Arkansas areas came to a conference hosted by The City Wire on Wednesday (May 1) to learn about…

Income up, revenue down for Murphy Oil Corp.

Murphy Oil Corporation reported higher net income in the first quarter of 2013 of $360.6 million on lower revenue of $6.639 billion. One year ago, the El Dorado-based oil and…

Arkansas could see $137.7 million surplus in FY 2013

If estimates are correct, net tax collection revenue available to fund Arkansas’ government during fiscal year 2013 will total $4.865 billion, up 2.4% compared to fiscal year 2012. The increase…

NWACC selects Buckley as new chief financial officer

Debi Buckley of Fayetteville, who has served as interim senior vice president for administrative services and chief financial officer since Oct. 1, has been chosen to continue in the role…

The Supply Side: General Mills sustainability lead, Nestle divestiture

• General Mills focuses on sustainable sourcing General Mills is stepping out front among Wal-Mart suppliers with somewhat aggressive sustainability goals. The food company is focused on increasing the sustainability…

Artosphere Chamber Series – The Dover Quartet at St. Paul’s

The Artosphere Festival Orchestra returns with 80 of the world's best musicians under the direction of Maestro Corrado Rovaris. Musicians from the Orchestra will perform a Chamber Series, including the…

Curator Lecture: American Genre Painting: An Art of Encounter

Sunday, May 19, 3 to 4 pm Peter John Brownlee, Associate Curator for the Terra Foundation for American Art, and curator of American Encounters. Trace the evolution of American genre…

Art Museum Day

Saturday, May 18, 11 am to 11 pm Take part in this international observance of the important role museum’s play in our world. Visit Crystal Bridges today to join in…

Altered Portraits—Abstract Figure Drawing: Studio Series

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Altered Portraits—Abstract Figure Drawing Studio Studies Wednesdays, May 15, 22, 29, and June 5 | 6:30 to 8 pm Instructor: Whitney Johnston http://whitney-allen-johnston.tumblr.com/ Cubism…

Wal-Mart playing to win e-commerce battle

Few retailers have brand permission to sell everything to everyone, according to Wal-Mart’s Neil Ashe, who expects to win the e-commerce showdown with the help of brick and mortar. Ashe,…

Analyst: Freight demand weakens but rates holding up

Easter timing and cold spring weather have tempered retail trends, according to a recent report by Baird Equity Research. Baird said industrial trends have moderated creating a softer-than-expected start to…

Cox, KFSM reach carry agreement

It’s not certain how the two sides moved, but officials with Cox Communications and the KFSM TV-5 confirmed late Tuesday (April 30) that a deal was reached that would keep…

The Supply Side: Heinz tender, Pinnacle refinance

• Shareholders approve Heinz sale During an April 30 meeting, a majority of H.J. Heinz Co. shareholders voted in favor of the February-announced acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium…

Arvest Mortgage reports double-digit growth to start 2013

Arvest Mortgage Company reports a 13.8% increase in lending activity for the first quarter of 2013, compared to the year-ago period. The company originated more than $624 million in new…

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Building sector picks up pace in first quarter 2013

Homebuilders and commercial construction crews have more projects under way this year which is a welcome sight for lenders, contract crews, agents and material suppliers. The residential sector is experiencing…

NWA Dining Dialogue: Edelstein’s ‘dinner theater’

There is no simple or magic formula for success in the eyes of Eric Edelstein. “It’s day-by-day, blocking and tackling. … It’s just day-by-day taking care of the details,” said…