http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/search.asp?keyword=publisher%27s+note&author=Jeff+HankinsThe latest columns from Arkansas Business Publisher Jeff Hankins.Copyright 2008 Arkansas Business Limited Partnership. All rights reserved.http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=106711.54928.118789http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=106711.54928.118789The evolution of businesses in the state in the past 15 years, including ours, is amazing to follow, reflect on and consider for the future. I couldn't have imagined the opportunities to learn about businesses, entrepreneurs and the state in general.7/21/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=106140.54928.118218http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=106140.54928.118218The central Arkansas economy has had much to absorb in recent months. It's up to local business leadership to meet the challenges that are presented.6/23/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=105207.54928.117285http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=105207.54928.117285Jeff Hankins offers some thoughts on recent business and political developments in Arkansas.5/12/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=105016.54928.117094http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=105016.54928.117094Health insurance has come to be perhaps the most important benefit that employees seek from their workplaces. Health insurance - its costs, its quality, what medical conditions it covers, how much is paid by an employer, how much the worker is expected to pay - can even determine which job an employee will take. 5/5/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=104646.54928.116724http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=104646.54928.116724The supply of natural gas in Arkansas isn't unlimited, and the financial impact won't be as great in 10 to 15 years as it is right now.4/21/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=104153.54928.116231http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=104153.54928.116231Hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship turned out to be every bit as fun as most of us in central Arkansas had expected or hoped.3/31/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=103990.54928.116068http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=103990.54928.116068The state legislature should get behind Governor Beebe on the negotiated severance tax plan.3/24/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=103647.54928.115725http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=103647.54928.115725Little Rock continues to deliver a strong tourist experience; Huckabee finally drops out. 3/10/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=103333.54928.115411http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=103333.54928.115411College professors must recognize that building a smart work force is their job. Every college degree must have a career entry strategy.2/25/2008http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=102845.54928.114923http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=102845.54928.114923How is your company positioned to deal with the impending labor shortages? Are you ready to influence the shifts in culture?2/4/2008