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Churches Introduce Electronic Tithing

Churches Introduce Electronic Tithing

While the act of tithing might be centuries old, churches are doing what they can to provide parishioners with 21st century giving options. The use of cash and checks continues to decline in most areas of day-to-day life. E-commerce sales topped $1 trillion globally in 2012, so churches — institutions that have relied for years on cash and check donations — are finding it critical to adapt to changing consumer habits.
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Rhonda Sanders Named CEO of Arkansas Foodbank

Rhonda Sanders, a former executive director of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, has been named CEO of the Arkansas Foodbank, the largest nongovernment source of food aid for the hungry in Arkansas.
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List of Highest-paid Nonprofit Employees Dominated By Doctors

This week Arkansas Business premieres a new list of the state's highest-paid nonprofit employees, which reveals that nonprofit hospital executives and physicians can be well-paid.
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IABC Summer Camp in Little Rock to Explore Professional Change

A summer camp by the Arkansas Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators will explore how communication professionals, nonprofits and ad agencies can perform in a business world rocked by globalization and digitalization. read more >

Contrary Wisdom on Meetings (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

Barry Goldberg offers seven tips on getting the most out of your business meetings. read more >

Southern Arkansas' Ben Johnson Receives Endowed Professorship in State's History

Ben Johnson has been selected to receive the first endowed professorship in Arkansas studies. It was donated by John and Dora Ragsdale, who are known for their support of Arkansas history and chose Johnson on the basis of his research and commitment. read more >

Retail Vacancy Rate Continues Slide

The vacancy rate for retail space in the central Arkansas commercial real estate market slipped again in the first quarter of 2013. read more >

It's Not What You Know, It's Who Knows You (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)

Hard work, education and a can-do spirit are still requirements for good employment, but some big feet to stick through that door help too. read more >

Jennifer Pyron Leaves 'Soiree' for Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation

Jennifer Cobb Pyron, editor of Arkansas Business Publishing Group's Little Rock Soiree magazine, has accepted a job as director of communications and strategic planning for the Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation beginning June 3. read more >

ARK Challenge Accelerator Hopes to Continue Success

Later this month, perhaps even as soon as this week, ARK officials hope to name the 10 startup finalists who will relocate to Fayetteville and compete for up to $150,000 available to two overall winners of this mentorship-driven startup boot camp. read more >

Get Tickets to See Dale Dawson at Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Event

Dale Dawson, an investment banker and entrepreneur who founded Bridge2Rwanda, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 luncheon June 14 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Little Rock. read more >

Arkansas Still Ranks Low in Commuting Time

Arkansas workers don't spend as much time getting to and from work as do most other states. read more >

LR Organization Aims To Help New Mothers

Moms Offering Moms Answers, known also as MoMA Inc., is an organization providing resources to new mothers as they adapt to the changes — structural, physical and emotional — that occur after their children are born. read more >

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