Lydia McAllister is a writer and reporter for Arkansas Business, Arkansas Bride, Little Rock Family and Little Rock Soirée. The Joplin, Missouri, native relocated to central Arkansas in 2016 after graduating with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri.
Starting a business can be costly, not to mention the element of risk that comes with every startup. But there are steps minority- and women-owned businesses can take that improve chances for success. read more >
Experts weigh in on why marketing is important and how you can use it to grow your business. read more >
Baseball has long been called America's pastime. and thanks to the hard work of Monticello residents, disabled children have the opportunity to experience the joys of the game at the city's new Miracle League field. read more >
Tired of the reputation as a quiet community, community leaders in 2012 realized they needed to grow Fairfield Bay and quickly. read more >
The city of Lowell is looking toward the future while preserving its past with a new trail marking historic landmarks around the town. read more >
The city of Jonesboro, which encompasses more square mileage (80.5) than metropolitan cities St. Louis and Cincinnati, is taking a proactive approach to maintaining public safety. read more >
Fairfield Bay may be known as a relatively quiet resort and retirement community, but its public safety department is anything but sleepy. read more >
Clarksville Light & Water Company (CLW) in Clarksville is looking toward the future by investing in the present. read more >
Morrilton is making waves with its new Pathways to Opportunities Partnership (POP) program. read more >
Located on the 16th floor in the Simmons Tower, the Information Network of Arkansas (INA) offices serve as a second home for employees, who rave about the company's generous benefits packages, the unique office setup and the endless recognition from management and coworkers. read more >
