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Women’s Foundation of Arkansas Names Sarah Riffle as Chief Growth Officer (Super Mover)

Previously, Riffle was the chief development officer at the Arkansas Foodbank in Little Rock. read more >
Education / Health Care / Nonprofits

Camp Aldersgate Names Ryan Miller as Senior Development Officer (Movers & Shakers)

Miller, the former donors relations manager of the Arkansas Foodbank in Little Rock, was named the 2023 Fundraising Young Professional of the Year by the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Health Care

Arkansas Foodbank Adds 5 to Board of Directors

Arkansas Foodbank announced it has added five members to its board of directors. They are: Jon Ball, Little Rock market manager, Walmart Sharmane Andrews, senior vice president, chief Compliance Officer, […] read more >

Ebony Mitchell Hired as Director of External Affairs at Arkansas Foodbank (Movers & Shakers)

Mitchell, previously Miss Arkansas, will oversee the organization’s marketing, communications and advocacy work. read more >
Nonprofits / Restaurants & Food

Arkansas Hunger Relief Announces New Board Members

Brian Burton, the CEO of Arkansas Foodbank, is one of three joining the board. read more >
Education / Health Care / Insurance

Blue & You Foundation Awards $3.4M in Health Grants

The money will help fund 47 projects across the state. read more >
While many people only think of canned or processed foods as being available at food banks, fresh vegetables and fruit are a big part of the menu at the Arkansas Foodbank, said CEO Brian Burton.
Nonprofits / Restaurants & Food

Arkansas Foodbank Faces ‘The Great Compression,’ CEO Brian Burton SaysLock Icon

More than 53 million Americans turned to food banks, food pantries and meal programs for help in 2021, one-third more than before the coronavirus outbreak. read more >
From left to right: Mark Isbell with Isbell Farms, Kevin McGilton with Riceland Foods, Rhonda Sanders, Arkansas Foodbank CEO, Robin Ralston with Ralston Family Farms, and Kelly Robbins, Arkansas Rice Executive Director in the Warehouse for the the donation announcement at the Arkansas Foodbank.
Agriculture & Poultry / Nonprofits

Local Mills Donate 107 Tons of Rice to Arkansas Foodbank

Rhonda Sanders, CEO of Arkansas Foodbank, said the "record-setting" donation will be distributed between five food banks in the Feeding America network in Arkansas read more >
Nonprofits / Restaurants & Food

Arkansas Foodbank Gifted Refrigerated Truck

National restaurant chain operator Darden Restaurants also gave the food bank $52,000. read more >
Education / Legal / Media & Marketing

Arkansas Foodbank Announces New CEO (Movers & Shakers)

Brian Burton has been named CEO, effective Oct. 10. read more >
Nonprofits / Restaurants & Food

Brian Burton Named CEO of Arkansas Foodbank

He follows Rhonda Sanders, who announced her retirement in March after 10 years leading the organization. read more >
Rhonda Sanders
Nonprofits

Foodbank CEO Rhonda Sanders to RetireLock Icon

In her time as CEO, the Arkansas Foodbank merged with Arkansas Rice Depot, increased distributions and added a branch. read more >
Michelle Gilbert of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership
Media & Marketing / Nonprofits / Tourism

Gilbert Joins Downtown Little Rock Partnership (Movers & Shakers)

Michelle Gilbert has been hired as director of communications for the Downtown Little Rock Partnership. read more >
Crenisha Wright of the Arkansas Foodbank in Little Rock
Agriculture & Poultry / Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

Wright Selected as Arkansas Foodbank Officer (Movers & Shakers)

Crenisha Wright has been named chief administrative and information officer for Arkansas Foodbank in Little Rock. read more >
Kevin Smith
Construction / Government & Politics / Health Care

Severe Weather Delivers Infrastructure Stress

The single-digit temperatures of Valentine’s Day week challenged the Helena-West Helena’s ability to deliver water. read more >
Emily Gassman of MHP/Team SI in Little Rock
Business Services / Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

Whitlock Joins Arkansas Foodbank (Movers & Shakers)

Lea Whitlock has been hired as communications director of the Arkansas Foodbank in Little Rock. read more >
James Murphy of Cisco-Eagle Inc. in Little Rock
Education / Manufacturing / Nonprofits

Murphy Moves Ahead at Cisco-Eagle (Movers & Shakers)

James Murphy has been promoted to vice president of sales at Cisco-Eagle Inc. in Little Rock. read more >
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Rice Mills Donate 153K Pounds to Arkansas Foodbank

The Arkansas rice industry this week donated 153,500 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of National Rice Month. read more >
Education / Health Care / Investments

Village at Valley Ranch Acquired for $10.5MLock Icon

This week, a varied menu is served up of real estate transactions that include a nursing home, apartments, car washes, warehouse, undeveloped land and a residence. read more >

Get Tickets Now for Next Week’s Live-Streamed 40 Under 40 Event

Arkansas Business is offering tickets now for its first live-streamed 40 Under 40 event, scheduled for 11:45 a.m. July 22. read more >