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Elizabeth Michael Leads SoMa 501 to Boost Local BusinessesLock Icon

SoMa 501 names Elizabeth Michael executive director, launching programs to boost South Main businesses and neighborhood vitality. read more >

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Government & Politics / Health Care / Media & Marketing

Finding Some Oases Amid Ad Drought

The advertising gods giveth, and they taketh away, particularly these days. read more >

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Elizabeth Michael beat the clock to head public relations for Little Rock's recently-opened AC Hotel.
Investments / Media & Marketing / Tourism

Michael’s AC Hotel Score a Last-Minute SuccessLock Icon

Elizabeth Michael, a partner in the Bark Bar and a PR veteran in Little Rock, describes how the newly opened AC Hotel in downtown Little Rock came to be her client. read more >

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Martin Thoma and Elizabeth Michael, announcing their new communications firm focused on the cannabis industry, Bud.
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Need Cannabis Marketing? Perhaps This Bud’s for You

Elizabeth Michael has teamed up with Martin Thoma of Thoma Thoma to create Bud Agency, the marketing and PR firm devoted to the new medical marijuana industry. read more >

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