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The Case for Mentorship (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)

Mentorship is a good way to help vulnerable youth escape cycles of violence. read more >
Regina Favors, Interim President of Arkansas Baptist College.
Education / Energy / Legal

More Restorative Work Awaits Arkansas Baptist

Little Rock’s Arkansas Baptist College made modest gains this fall to rebuild enrollment and restore financial order after the disastrous 15-month presidency of Joseph Jones. read more >
Regina Favors, interim president of Arkansas Baptist College, credited Rep. French Hill and Sen. John Boozman with helping two Arkansas HBCUs obtain deferments.
Business Services / Construction / Government & Politics

Debt Deferment Brings Relief To Arkansas Baptist, Philander Smith

Two small private colleges in Little Rock started 2019 with a welcome dose of financial relief courtesy of Uncle Sam. read more >
Te'Qwan Walrond and Daquan Stennis, both incoming freshman from Youngstown, Ohio, wait to see the registrar at Arkansas Baptist College.
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Legal

Left in Hole by Former President, Arkansas Baptist Rebuilds EnrollmentLock Icon

Little Rock’s Arkansas Baptist College should be nearing completion of its second academic year of financial stability heading toward the start of the 2018 fall semester. That was the plan. read more >
Members of the Little Rock business community have rallied behind Arkansas Baptist College to see it through another financial challenge.
Business Services / Education / Investments

After Fiscal Chaos, Arkansas Baptist Reverses 2016 HireLock Icon

During the 15 months Joseph Jones served as the 14th president of Little Rock’s Arkansas Baptist College, operational conditions deteriorated from copacetic to crisis mode. read more >
Joseph Jones
Education

Arkansas Baptist Trustees Fire President Joseph Jones

The Arkansas Baptist College Board of Trustees announced Monday that Joseph Jones, president of the college, has been terminated for cause, effective immediately. read more >
Jon Harrison of VIP2 talks about the the philosophy behind a "values-driven, informed and passionate" workplace.
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Video: A Conversation On Leadership with Jon Harrison

Arkansas Business' "Foundations" interview series continues with Jon Harrison, owner of VIP2 of Little Rock, which helps businesses through leadership training programs for staff at all levels. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, meeting with reporters last week ahead of the legislative session.
 
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Asa Hutchinson: Arkansas Leads Nation in Foreign Direct Investment

Gov. Asa Hutchinson, speaking at the Arkansas Delta Conference, said Arkansas leads the nation in foreign direct investment. read more >
Gina Radke, CEO of Galley Support Innovations of Sherwood, says her company presents a clear picture of the company's goals and helps employees see themselves as active players in accomplishing them. 
Business Services / Manufacturing / Nonprofits

Video: A Conversation On Leadership with Gina Radke

One way to motivate employees is to help them see themselves in the company's vision, says Gina Radke, CEO of Galley Support Innovations of Sherwood, in Arkansas Business' continuing series on leadership. read more >
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Video: Fitz Hill Talks Transparency in Leadership, Work at Scott Ford Center

Leaders should tell the truth, be transparent and communicate regularly with stakeholders during a crisis, says Fitz Hill in Part 2 of Arkansas Business' new video series on leadership. read more >
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Business Services / Education / Nonprofits

Video: A Conversation On Leadership with Fitz Hill

A good leader should be willing to adapt to new situations to guide an organization to success, says Fitz Hill, a former college football coach and college president, in Arkansas Business' new video series. read more >
Banking & Finance / Education / Government & Politics

Asa Hutchinson Among Speakers at 2nd Conference on Delta’s Future

Gov. Asa Hutchinson will be the featured luncheon speaker at a conference on the future of the Arkansas Delta on May 19 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. read more >
Fitz Hill (file)
Education / Nonprofits

Fitz Hill Fights for Young People, Community in New Role

Former Arkansas Baptist president Fitz Hill continues to help young African-Americans as the leader of the college's foundation. read more >
Joseph Jones
Education

Arkansas Baptist College Names Joseph Jones President

Arkansas Baptist College announced Tuesday that Joseph L. Jones has been selected to become the school’s 14th president, succeeding Fitz Hill who is transitioning to lead the Arkansas Baptist College Foundation as its executive director. read more >
Banking & Finance / Investments / Public Companies

Bear State Financial Discloses Raises for Executives, Sets Meeting Date

Bear State Financial Inc. released its annual proxy statement and announced its annual shareholders meeting to be held May 29 at the company's Harrison headquarters. read more >
Scott Ford speaks at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock.
Education / Investments

Arkansas Baptist College Opens Scott Ford Center

Arkansas Baptist College of Little Rock on Wednesday marked the opening and dedication of the Scott Ford Center for Entrepreneurship & Community Development. read more >
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Construction / Education / Investments

Arkansas Baptist’s Fitz Hill Sees Education, Urban Revitalization and Investments Intertwined

Dr. Fitz Hill, who was born and raised in Arkadelphia, was named president of Arkansas Baptist College in 2006. He talks to Arkansas Business about his vision for education and urban renewal. read more >
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Best Quotes of 2014

They said it: The best quotes of the year. read more >
Arkansas Baptist College President Fitz Hill recently signed off on a $30 million bond issue, long-term funding that will help solidify the financial foundation of the 130-year-old Little Rock institution. | (Photo by Jason Burt)
Banking & Finance / Education / Government & Politics

Arkansas Baptist Gets $30M to Repay Debt, Get Back on Track

Little Rock’s Arkansas Baptist College recently secured a $30 million funding agreement that has helped calm its troubled financial waters. The deal is a significant event to restore order at the 130-year-old private college after 18 months of trial and tribulation. read more >