by - October 1, 2014 9:26 pm
Labor market numbers continue to go in the wrong direction for the Fort Smith regional economy. The regional workforce declined 3.26% in August compared to August 2013, and the number…
by - October 1, 2014 9:22 pm
The size of Northwest Arkansas’ regional workforce saw a small decline in August, but year-over-year the regional economy posted a gain in the number of employed and a more than…
by - October 1, 2014 7:59 pm
Michael Paladino and Joe Saumweber met while working at Rockfish as a software developer and business strategies specialist working primary in the retail sector. In September 2012 they jumped ship…
by - October 1, 2014 7:46 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe thanked hundreds of Southwestern Energy Co. employees on Wednesday (Oct. 1) for not only boosting the state’s economic fortunes over the last decade, but for also investing…
by - October 1, 2014 4:37 pm
As a culture, Americans got used to the idea that manufacturing was a dying industry as more and more jobs went overseas and automation made a workforce seemingly unnecessary. With…
by - October 1, 2014 4:07 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Oct. 1) announced the following appointments: Robert W. McCorkindale, Harrison, as Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas for the case styled 14-427,…
by - October 1, 2014 11:40 am
Retail giant Wal-Mart will face claims that it defrauded shareholders by concealing corruption linked to the ongoing bribery allegations and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act in Mexican business…
by - October 1, 2014 11:37 am
Building permits for the three largest cities in the Fort Smith region dropped 55.86% from September 2013 to the same month this year. The cities of Fort Smith, Greenwood and…
by - October 1, 2014 11:28 am
The Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders Parade of Homes kicks off Oct. 3 and its showcase home features design elements that feature both beauty and functionality. The home,…
by - September 30, 2014 7:58 pm
The two major party candidates for Arkansas Attorney General tout their experience as positives for voters to consider this fall, but don’t worry — this race also has its fair…
by - September 30, 2014 7:47 pm
A Fort Smith automobile dealership is getting national attention for its efforts in the world of social media. According to a press release from the Driving Sales Executive Summit, Harry…
by - September 30, 2014 7:38 pm
So far no Northwest Arkansas companies have become subzones of Foreign Trade Zone 14 in Little Rock. Rumors that a new foreign trade zone was coming to the area do…
by - September 30, 2014 6:56 pm
Eastside Elementary in Rogers and St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Fayetteville received the distinction of being named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2014. The honors were made public Tuesday (Sept….
by - September 30, 2014 4:03 pm
Year-to-date home sales and sales volume in Arkansas through August remains positive, but August home sales were down more than 5% and sales were down more than 8%. Home sales…
by - September 30, 2014 2:35 pm
The kidnapping and murder of Little Rock area real estate broker Beverly Carter has caused the real estate industry to re-examine policies and procedures in light of her death. Carter…
by - September 30, 2014 1:01 pm
Retail giant Wal-Mart claims actor and comedian Tracy Morgan and the other passengers involved in the Limo accident with one of its semi trucks were partially to blame because they…
by - September 30, 2014 9:40 am
• Coty CEO steps down Coty Inc. CEO Michele Scannavini has stepped down from his role at the company for personal reasons and resigned his board seat. Coty's Chairman Bart…
by - September 30, 2014 6:29 am
Deposits were up 3.32% and 1.45%, respectively, among banks in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro area, according to a report issued Monday (Sept. 29) by the Federal Deposit…
by - September 29, 2014 7:14 pm
Ability to quickly assess customer demand, redefine the shopping process and give consumers time savings on top of low prices are just a few reasons Wal-Mart Stores – the nation’s…
by - September 29, 2014 5:48 pm
The deal by Spartan Logistics to acquire the large warehouse and distribution center and a little more than 50 acres from Whirlpool has closed, with Fort Smith Regional Chamber of…
