by - February 18, 2014 9:25 am
Art of Wine Festival
Join us for the 14th Annual Art of Wine festival, featuring three days of evening events for wine novices and connoisseurs alike. Gather with your friends. Taste wines you've never…
Regions
by - February 18, 2014 8:59 am
Grant Tennille Speaking at UA on Feb. 21
Following his lecture, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will lead a briefing on the states priority sectors for investment and development.
by - February 18, 2014 6:24 am
GOP primary forms in Arkansas House District representing Fort Smith
House District 76 now officially has a Republican primary and while the last names are the same as 2012, there are no incumbents vying for the seat, only the son…
by - February 17, 2014 10:15 pm
Crawford County moves forward with vote on tax for jail
It's official. Crawford County voters will vote May 20 on ballot titles that would issue bonds to be repaid by a half cent sales tax for the construction of a…
by - February 17, 2014 10:08 pm
School Board reverses decision on Darby work, gives contract to Turn Key
The Fort Smith Public School Board of Education went against the urgings of school administration and a project architect to reverse its previous vote and instead award an almost $1.9…
by - February 17, 2014 10:04 pm
Tyson reportedly bid for Michael’s Foods
Twice in recent days, Bloomberg has reported Tyson Foods’ interest in acquiring Michael’s Foods, an egg protein business controlled by Goldman Sachs private equity arm. Tyson CEO Donnie Smith said…
by - February 17, 2014 8:23 pm
Winter weather slows Northwest Arkansas home sales
Old man winter is the blame for lackluster home sales across Northwest Arkansas in January and likely February as well, according to local agents. From Jan. 1 through the first…
by - February 17, 2014 8:18 pm
McMillon challenges Wal-Mart and suppliers in ongoing sustainability push
In his first public forum as CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Doug McMillon challenged employees and suppliers to innovate, saying he would push the envelope in testing these new ideas…
by - February 17, 2014 6:47 pm
Fort Smith Board to consider law firm contract to sue Whirlpool
A potential contract with an outside law firm which could lead to steep fines against Whirlpool Corp. for its admitted contamination of a large area on and around its former…
by - February 17, 2014 4:31 pm
Consumers spending more on autos, with 2014 sales predicted to rise
One sector that has come roaring back from recessionary lows is the U.S. auto industry. While Americans are driving 7.2% less than they did before the 2008 recession, they are…
by - February 17, 2014 3:34 pm
Wal-Mart partners with local NAACP chapter on Image Awards
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently teamed up with the new local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host a star-studded event on Saturday (Feb. 22)…
by - February 17, 2014 1:16 pm
The Supply Side: Avoiding and chasing chargeback deductions
The down-in-the-weeds accounting detail is often tedious and tense, but suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores and other large retailers at one time or another have to manage chargebacks created when orders…
by - February 17, 2014 6:42 am
Voter view of Arkansas’ private option changes when tied to Obamacare
Two recent polls of likely Arkansas voters suggest that the political labeling of Arkansas’ private option plan has much to do with the plan’s support among voters. Which is to…
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Old-School Hotelier Steers Ultra-Modern 21c
General manager Emmanuel Gardinier brings world-class luxury hospitality training and experience to his role at 21c Museum Hotel.
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Tourism Tax Collections Still Climbing in NWA
In the six-county region of Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties, tourism-tax collections grew 13.8 percent between 2008 and 2012.
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Overcooked Restaurant Deal Served on Brandons Full Plate
The recent tax closure of Louies Grill and Bar in Fayetteville shows how the seemingly simple task of serving burgers and fries can devolve into debt and disputes and shed light on other, unrelated dealings.
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Its Important To You
Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in Arkansas, and its important to all of us.
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Governors Conference on Tourism Coming to Rogers
The event is scheduled March 9-11 at the Embassy Suites and John Q. Hammons Convention Center.
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Association Publishes NWA Tourism Guide
The Northwest Arkansas Visitors Guide is being distributed statewide as part of an effort to increase tourism in Washington, Benton, Madison and Carroll counties.
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Hospice Elects Four To Board of Directors
Circle of Life recently announced the election of Patricia Hahn, Jerry Moye, Tim Summers and Susan Tonymon to its board of directors.