by - January 27, 2015 6:13 pm
Removing the college affordability barrier
There have been some exciting developments recently for students who wish to go to college but who may lack the resources to do so. In early January, the President announced…
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by - January 27, 2015 5:43 pm
Arkansas jobless rate dips to 5.7%, rate much higher for minorities
Arkansas’ labor market is showing signs of stability, but the jobless rate for black teenagers in Arkansas hovers at or below 40%, and has in recent years been as high…
by - January 27, 2015 4:44 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council to ‘get moving’ on new economic goals for 2017
Business leaders in Northwest Arkansas raised the bar for regional growth and economic performance expectations over the next three years, according to data shared at the Northwest Arkansas Council’s annual…
by - January 27, 2015 4:23 pm
The Supply Side: Markets may improve in 2015 for consumer food companies
Food suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores continue to struggle to improve market share despite a growing U.S. economy. However, a leading analyst with Credit Suisse said some struggles may persist but…
by - January 27, 2015 3:43 pm
NWACC spring enrollment falls 3.2%, in line with projections
NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled more than 7,300 credit students for the spring 2015 semester, NWACC officials announced today, but the number was down 3.2% or 238 students from the…
by - January 27, 2015 10:38 am
Tyson Foods to add 500 jobs in Georgia
Tyson Foods announced a $110 million expansion to its Vienna, Ga., chicken plant that will add more than 500 jobs by mid-year. This move is the third Tyson investment in…
by - January 26, 2015 9:56 pm
Van Buren welcomes new council members, approves RITA funding
The Van Buren City Council welcomed three new members at its inaugural meeting of 2015 on Monday, Jan. 26. The meeting was held at the city’s Municipal Complex. In November,…
by - January 26, 2015 5:59 pm
Hutchinson tax plan faces opposition, AEDC funding proposed
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s tax cut proposal faces opposition in the House from some Republicans opposed to the repeal of a capital gains tax cut and some Democrats who want to…
by - January 26, 2015 5:39 pm
Hutchinson names five to state boards and commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson today announced on Monday (Jan. 26) the following appointments to boards and commissions: William “Dubs” Byers, Gould, to the Board of Corrections. Appointment expires Dec. 31,…
by - January 26, 2015 5:35 pm
Fort Smith sales tax revenue up in 2014, beats budget estimates
Collections during 2014 the Fort Smith’s 1% sales tax for the street program topped $20 million for the first time since 2008. The 1% tax generated $20.099 million for the…
by - January 26, 2015 4:31 pm
Bentonville, Springdale push January sales tax revenue higher
Continued sales tax revenue growth is important to the burgeoning Northwest Arkansas region as the four largest cities have plenty of infrastructure expansion to fund in 2015 and beyond. Fortunately,…
by - January 26, 2015 3:57 pm
Mayor Sanders vetoes Steel Horse Rally funding, sets ‘unhealthy precedent’
Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders vetoed an ordinance to provide organizers of the Steel Horse Motorcycle Rally with an $84,000 donation from the city's general fund. With a 4-3 vote,…
by - January 26, 2015 1:45 pm
Supply Side brief: Post Cereal to buy Malt-O-Meal
Cereal maker Post announced plans to acquire MOM Brands for $1.5 billion. MOM Brands includes Malt-O-Meal, Golden Puffs, Cinnamon Toasters and other ready-to-eat brands. This deal will make Post the…
by - January 26, 2015 12:38 pm
Startups to Watch: Oh Baby, Overwatch, PicaSolar set on product launches
For the three local ventures — Oh Baby Foods, Overwatch and PicaSolar — each tagged by The City Wire as startups to watch in 2014, there is a great deal…
by - January 26, 2015 12:11 pm
Wal-Mart truck driver George Hart logs 4 million accident-free miles
When Wal-Mart trucker George Hart drives into the sunset March 6, he could be the second employee in Walmart’s history to log more than 4 million accident-free miles. The Anderson…
by - January 26, 2015 12:03 pm
Crystal Bridges Museum announces new hires, promotions
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces several key appointments to the advancement division for the museum relations team. Ana Aguayo was hired as membership program manager at the museum…
by - January 26, 2015 11:52 am
Region to celebrate Apron Strings opening, Night in Margaritaville and more
The Fort Smith region is gearing up for a busy few weeks that will offer something fun for everyone. Events will include the debut of the Fort Smith Regional Art…
by - January 26, 2015 11:47 am
NWA goes ‘All in for Teens’ and celebrates SoNa ‘Fairytales’
Much fun will be had in Northwest Arkansas as the region hosts a number of unique fundraisers and events in the coming weeks. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will…
by - January 25, 2015 5:25 pm
Party with a Purpose raises money for American Heart Association
More than 1,100 people “partied with a purpose” in the Fayetteville Town Center on Saturday (Jan. 24) at the 14th annual Paint the Town Red event that raised money for…
by - January 25, 2015 12:53 pm
Legislators set to see state budget, debate tax cuts and lottery bill
The third week of the Arkansas General Assembly starts Monday, with legislators expected to act on several issues including the Governor’s budget, tax cuts, the private option and the state’s…