http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/search.asp?keyword=publisher%27s+note&author=Jeff+HankinsThe latest columns from Arkansas Business Publisher Jeff Hankins.Copyright 2012 Arkansas Business Limited Partnership. All rights reserved.http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=131534.54928.143612http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=131534.54928.143612Of the dozens of business lists that the Arkansas Business news and research team compiles each year, my favorite is this week's Largest 75 Private Companies.Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=131360.54928.143438http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=131360.54928.143438Where will we draw the line on acceptable international business practices for U.S. companies long-term?Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=131166.54928.143244http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=131166.54928.143244We have indeed changed. I engaged in a retailing phenomenon the other day and didn't realize that I was part of a revolutionary shift in buying decisions.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=130985.54928.143063http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=130985.54928.143063Following the blockbuster first quarter on Wall Street, it's time to assess the post-recession progress of the Arkansas economy.Mon, 9 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=130663.54928.142741http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=130663.54928.142741A recent meeting between central Arkansas and northwest Arkansas business leaders was not the first and should not be the last. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=130329.54928.142407http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=130329.54928.142407Although northwest Arkansas has suffered during the economic downturn, the region is poised to return to its success as a significant driver of economic growth in Arkansas and across the country.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=130141.54928.142219http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=130141.54928.142219In the past few months, Arkansas has seen a number of significant tourist destinations open.Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=129885.54928.141963http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=129885.54928.141963While the session's focus will be on fiscal matters, rest assured that discussions will begin for 2013 legislation. With that in mind, here are a few ideas for legislators to consider.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=129475.54928.141553http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=129475.54928.141553A couple of publicly traded companies in Arkansas stand out as star performers that survived some key recession-driven challenges and have rewarded investors who stayed with them.Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=129106.54928.141184http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=129106.54928.141184While the explosion of social media has created another multibillion-dollar marketing industry and connected everyone with long-lost friends, it has also turned reputation management upside down.Mon, 7 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST