Rudy Ortiz

A risk management professional will provide an overview of how manufacturers and others are dealing with the pandemic, as well as how supply chains should adapt to a "new normal," during a free webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 18. read more >

The coronavirus’ effect on world trade has highlighted the work of organizations that small and medium businesses in Arkansas need to know about: District Export Councils. read more >

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is coordinating cybersecurity assessments and providing cybersecurity training to help employers square off against cybercrime, because falling prey to it can cause them to fold or lose big bucks. read more >

The irony of family business is that the same characteristics that can lead to their successes can also contribute to their demise. These competing characteristics include family trust, founder independence and tenacity, and extensive product knowledge. It is important to review each of these in fuller detail to understand the challenges family businesses face. read more >