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Publisher’s Note

Recognizing 100 Women of Impact (Mitch Bettis Publisher’s Note)

Twenty-four years in the making, this is a list you need to know.

Two Stories to Watch (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)

The fallout from two major business news stories last week will linger.

Level the Field for Entrepreneurs of Color (Yee-Lin Lai Commentary)

Entrepreneurs of color are facing a skewed playing field. On average, minority households in the U.S. have significantly less wealth than white households, leaving them with less money to start a business and less collateral to qualify for credit.

Sensemaking During a Crisis (Brian Jones Commentary)

While many organizations had plans for emergencies, few anticipated a pandemic or the mixed messages that have followed from both the government and health professionals.

Don’t Trust; Do Verify (Editorial)

Gov. Asa Hutchinson made a mistake last week that we doubt he’ll make again: He failed to vet coronavirus testing data from the White House. read more >
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The Glass Is Half Full (Mitch Bettis Publisher’s Note)

Arkansans and Americans in general seem to be feeling blue these days. Maybe a deluge of negative political advertising bludgeoned us into sadness. Perhaps I’m a “glass half-full” guy because I keep noticing that, nationally and within Arkansas, there are positive economic indicators. read more >
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The Mind of an Entrepreneur (Mitch Bettis Publisher’s Note)

On Oct. 24, Arkansas Business, in partnership with the College of Business at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is hosting another Power Breakfast executive panel. read more >
Government & Politics

Karl Rove’s Gloomy Picture of Federal Government (Jeff Hankins’ Publisher’s Note)

Longtime political strategist Karl Rove did a solid job of convincing me I should be pessimistic about the road ahead for either presidential candidate and Congress, and he obviously believes a Republican stands a better chance of tackling the problems su read more >
Jeff HankinsPresident and Publisher, Arkansas Business
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Denial of Health Care Reform Won’t Serve Anyone Well (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Whatever the outcome of the political fight over Obamacare, we're going to face a bunch of frustrated consumers who simply want affordable, quality health care. read more >
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Oregon Trip Provides Lessons (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

My knowledge of Oregon prior to last week's visit was this: Home of Nike Inc., home of the University of Oregon, located on West Coast, endures mostly rain and fog. read more >