Arkansas Ranked Twice in Forbes’ Business List
Forbes Magazine this week ranked two Arkansas regions on its list of "Best Places for Business and Careers." read more >
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J French Hill: Leadership Classes Have Tradition Of Active Engagement
For almost three decades, Leadership Greater Little Rock has graduated the cream of the crop in our city. The alumni of this program have gone on to inspire citizens in our metropolitan area as well as people across the globe. read more >
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Airport Gets $67M Renovation; Bill, Hillary Clinton to Attend Friday’s Formal Dedication
The former president and the former secretary of state are scheduled to attend Friday event marking the completion of a $67 million renovation and formally dedicating the Little Rock National Airport’s new name. read more >
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Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Boasts of an Area Full of Possibilities
The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce is the primary, business-driven leadership organization responsible for economic growth and development of the Little Rock region to ensure business is profitable, and every citizen has the opportunity to share in the abundance of our economy. read more >
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Chamber Focus: Stock in the Rock
Where miles equal minutes, 1 million people live within 50 minutes of downtown Little Rock. So, twelve central Arkansas counties and their unique communities are united to compete as one common, globally recognized brand — Little Rock. read more >
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11 Places Unique to Little Rock
Only around Little Rock will you find these destinations that stand out on their own. read more >
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Location, Location, Little Rock: From Nashville to Houston, You’re Not Far From Home
Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and the global brand of a 12-county region home to more than 1 million people living within a 50-mile radius of downtown. read more >
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Employing a Superior Workforce in Little Rock
The sustained strength of the Little Rock region’s nationally recognized economy and its ability to weather national or global economic downturns is directly attributable to a regional approach to development and the diversity of its business community. read more >
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Buckley O’Mell Gets New Title at LR Regional Chamber of Commerce (Super Mover)
As vice president of advocacy for the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Buckley O’Mell will continue to use his experience and skills in public service to promote community outreach and improvement. read more >
Margaret Ellibee: Takes on Big Job
Since succeeding Dan Bakke in August as president of Pulaski Tech, Margaret Ellibee has become involved with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. read more >
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Janet Jones on the Strength of Central Arkansas Real Estate
Janet Jones has led her namesake real estate company since opening it in 1980. A former president of what is now known as the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jones offers some advice on the local housing market. read more >
Buckley O’Mell Joins Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
Buckley O’Mell has been named vice president of advocacy at the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. read more >
Video: Little Rock Chamber, Airport Hold Job Fair for Hawker Beechcraft Workers
The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport held a job fair for local employees of Hawker Beechcraft, which is shutting down its completions center at Adams Field. Includes video. read more >
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Marty Rhodes, President and CEO of Stephens Insurance, on Risk Management (Exec Q&A)
Marty Rhodes sold his insurance agency in 2002 and became president and CEO of Stephens Insurance LLC three years later. read more >
Mitch Chandler Joins Little Rock Chamber As COO
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce said Tuesday that Mitch Chandler has been named its chief operating officer, replacing Gary Newton. read more >
Martin M. Rhodes: Time Flies, When You’re Having Fun Leading
Leadership Greater Little Rock is governed by a 19-member Board of Trustees and has graduated over 1,300 alumni. Then as now, members of my class forged lasting friendships that continue today. We soaked up everything we could learn from a stellar list of community leaders who inspired us with a simple truth – no one needs permission to be a leader. Not only were we encouraged, but we were challenged to dive into service, to learn everything we could about our community, and to get busy making it better. read more >
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Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Sees Capital Assets as Bragging Rights
The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce is the principal, business-driven leadership organization responsible for fostering the economic growth and development of the Little Rock region to ensure that business and industry may operate profitably and enhance the earning opportunities and quality of life for every citizen. read more >
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