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Quadrivium Aims for More Power, Efficiency With Data Center Upgrade

The Springdale-based specialized data solutions company is unveiling $750,000 in upgrades to its 4,000-SF data center in Green Forest.

Kyya Chocolate Planning to Expand Space, Add Products

The Elm Springs-based chocolate company has outgrown its current facility on 337 N. Elm St., and is looking for a much larger space, while trying to reach 200 retail outlets by the end of the year.

Retail Services Provider Opens Office in Bentonville

Plano, Texas-based Anderson Merchandisers has opened an office at 1700 S.W. Commerce St., less than a mile from the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. home office.

Mexican Commission Approves Sale of Tyson de Mxico

Mexicos Federal Economic Competition Commission has approved the sale of Tyson Foods Inc.s poultry business in Mexico to Pilgrims Pride.

First Western Planning Bentonville Branch on Walton Boulevard

The new branch, located at 1106 S. Walton Blvd., is planned to open in spring 2016.

Arkansans to the rescue

As I deliver today’s radio address, the floodwaters in our state’s rivers finally should be cresting. In the coming days, the weather forecast calls for no rain and sunny skies…

Sen. Cotton’s Cuba bill to stir debate, Arkansas airports get federal funds

The state’s congressional delegation returned last week to Washington, D.C. to tackle several issues including infrastructure and national security. DELEGATION ANNOUNCES AIRPORT PROJECT FUNDING At least 11 airports in the…

Curator: Downtown Fort Smith the ‘perfect playground’ for murals project

Charlotte Dutoit believes downtown Fort Smith is the “perfect playground” to attract “big cats” in the international art world for the upcoming Festival of Murals event. She also is convinced…

International Festival highlights diversity of cultures in Northwest Arkansas

Smells ranging from Indian curry to Greek-spiced chicken tickled noses at the 15th annual Northwest Arkansas International Festival on Saturday (June 6). The free event, hosted for the first time…

Made In America: Manufacturers Association Asks Congress To Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank

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Cong. French Hill Discusses Trade Promotion Authority, Ex-Im Bank

Second District Congressman French Hill, R-Little Rock, says it is too early to tell how much federal aid may be needed to help with flooded areas of Arkansas. Appearing on…

Talk Politics Roundtable: Huckabee, Hillary & Hutchinson

KATV’s Janelle Lilley and Elicia Dover and Talk Business & Politics contributor Frank D. Scott, Jr. weighed in on a variety of political topics in this week’s roundtable discussion. Among…

Dale Nicholson, III: The SEC Wins at Everything … Even Network Television

With hundreds of millions of dollars ginning from SEC sports – particularly football – the league is in an incredible position to navigate the challenges of the future.

Ozark Mountain Poultry Receives $3.5 Million For New Feed Mill, Plant

Content partner KAIT Ch. 8 in Jonesboro reports: The CEO of Ozark Mountain Poultry (OMP) made an economic announcement in Batesville Saturday afternoon. Ed Fryar said OMP is building a…

The Supply Side: Atlas Technology Acquired By Advantage Sales & Marketing

Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is…

Congressional Roundup: Cotton’s Cuba Bill Likely To Stir Debate

The state’s congressional delegation returned this week to Washington, D.C. to tackle several issues including infrastructure and national security. DELEGATION ANNOUNCES AIRPORT PROJECTS AWARDED FUNDING At least 11 airports in…

Weekend Digest: The Beatles And Brain Surgery Edition

The following stories are for our weekend business and political readers. TV SHOW: CONGRESSMAN FRENCH HILL This week on Talk Business & Politics: Cong. French Hill. Flooding in his district…

Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon Talks Succession, Wages, ‘Influence With Suppliers’

Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon told the media Friday (June 5) that shareholder week is his favorite week of the year though by the end of the Saturday morning meeting everyone…

Treasurer Dennis Milligan Added To Lawsuit Against Chief Of Staff

Marine Glisovic with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: An attorney representing a fired Arkansas State Treasurer employee has added Treasurer Dennis Milligan as a defendant in the…

Wal-Mart’s McMillon talks succession, wages, ‘influence with suppliers’