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Rod Ford-backed Investment Group Hopes To Help Early Stage Mid-South Startups

A well-known Arkansas entrepreneur wants to improve the business financing model for startup companies in Arkansas and surrounding states.

Jerry Jones donates recent land investment to alma mater

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has donated a 254-acre real estate investment in south Fayetteville to the University of Arkansas, his alma mater.  The development known as South Pass was…

An Afternoon of Fairytales

Children of all ages are invited to come dressed up for a magical afternoon of fairytales and fun. Activities include: Carriage rides, face painting, balloon artist, magic show by the…

Northeast Arkansas Legislators Voice Their Concerns Ahead Of Session Start

A pair of freshmen representatives-to-be and a returning House member each predicted Thursday a busy but productive session for lawmakers this year. Reps.-elect Dwight Tosh, R-Jonesboro, and Dave Wallace, R-Leachville,…

Energy In-depth: Arkansas PSC Gets A Makeover Overnight

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Sixth Sense: Business Leaders Assess Their Most Pressing Issues In 2015

As we begin a New Year, armed with well-intended resolutions and a list of things to accomplish, review or change, Talk Business & Politics asked six business leaders to single…

The Supply Side: Locally-made Glucose Health Seeks A Place With Retailers

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…

Tyson Foods’ execs score big raises and bonuses in 2014

Tyson Foods had a record year of earnings and $37.6 billion in sales in addition to pulling off the $8.5 billion acquisition of Hillshire Brands. Tyson Foods’ top management team…

Gillett Coon Supper Slated For Saturday, January 10

The 72nd annual Gillett Coon Supper will take place on Saturday, Jan. 10 in the tiny southeast Arkansas hamlet. What can you expect at this famous political tradition?

Several Hog football assistant coaches sign contract extensions

It appears that the core of Arkansas’ Razorback football coaching staff will remain intact. Six Arkansas football assistant coaches have signed amendments to employment agreements and three more are in…

Survey: Optimism on the rise among Arkansas CEOs

Top business leaders in Arkansas are full of optimism headed into the new year. The latest survey of more than 100 Arkansas company leaders indicates an improved outlook for the…

Reducing lobbyist influence

Back in November, Arkansas voters passed a ballot initiative that caught some people by surprise because of its provision that effectively lengthens term limits. I’m talking, of course, about Issue…

Mercy Fort Smith, Westphal boosts donations to Fort Smith homeless campus

The effort to raise $2.9 million for downtown Fort Smith Riverview Hope Campus for the homeless gained $450,000 with a donation from Mercy Fort Smith and Fort Smith businessman Bennie…

The Supply Side: Locally made Glucose Health seeks a place with retailers

The nutritional supplement startup Glucose Health has big plans to launch a powdered tea mix that helps Type 2 diabetics maintain blood sugar balance. The drink mix is being compounded…

Public projects help boost 2014 building permit values in the Fort Smith area

Building permit value gains in Fort Smith and Van Buren helped push regional permit values up almost 6% in 2014 compared to 2013. Several taxpayer-funding projects – water park, police…

New hires announced for Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Four administrative staff members have been hired for the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education and the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine at Chaffee Crossing. The recent additions are Dr….

Red, Red & Blue: 2015 Legislative Preview

Republicans will nearly outpace Democrats by a 2-to-1 margin in the 90th General Assembly. How is that going to work and what issues will dominate the 2015 regular session?

J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Wet Seal to close stores

The retail sector from top to bottom continues to shed its brick and mortar stores as four retailers announce streamlining efforts in recent days. J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Wet…

Dismang Appoints Four Assistant Senate Leaders

Senate President Pro Tempore Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, has announced four assistants for the 90th General Assembly, which convenes on Monday, Jan. 12. Dismang has appointed Senators Cecile Bledsoe (R-Rogers), Eddie…

January to include shows, concerts, MLK Day festivities and more

2015 is here and the Fort Smith region is celebrating with a slew of events. The coming weeks will include a performance of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," the Arkansas…