Josh McGee Maintains State's Data Plan
Josh McGee, the state’s new chief data officer, describes what his role means for the state, and reveals how he keeps track of his passwords. read more >
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Even With Name Change, Jana DeGeorge Says Simmons Bank Arena Remains the Same
Jana DeGeorge, director of marketing at Simmons Bank Arena, talks about why you're more likely to see Bono than ice hockey coming to the 18,000-seat venue. read more >
Attorney Erika Gee Sees Pot Regulations Weeding Out Black Market
Erika Gee has been actively representing clients in the emerging Arkansas medical marijuana industry. read more >
Shelly Keller Advises Parents to Keep Eyes Open for Learning Opportunities
Shelly Keller, co-owner of Miracle Kids Success Academy of Jonesboro, advises parents to let their children play and to let them read. read more >
Stacy Hurst Stays Well-Versed on Attracting Travelers to Arkansas
Stacy Hurst, the secretary of Parks, Heritage & Tourism, says millennials want authentic and photoworthy tourist experiences. read more >
Retail Slide Far from Breaking Bread for Paula Dempsey
Paula Dempsey, the owner of Dempsey Bakery, says her business has thrived by diversifying to provide specialty products to other firms. read more >
Barbara Sugg Switches Gears at Southwest Power Pool
Barbara Sugg, the incoming chief of Southwest Power Pool, explains the benefits of providing peace of mind when it comes to electricity. read more >
Howard Hurst's Leadership of Family Florist Stems from Childhood
Howard Hurst, the head of Tipton & Hurst, says investing in e-commerce and social media has paid off for the 134-year-old florist business. read more >
Picasolar CEO Doug Hutchings Keeps Solar Manufacturing Current
Douglas Hutchings, CEO of Picasolar, foresees growth in the regional manufacture of solar panels as the market continues to expand. read more >
Racing Chairman Alex Lieblong Keeps Tight Rein on Casino Applicants
Alex Lieblong, the Arkansas racing commissioner, says the "BS meter is probably the No. 1 meter you need, in all things in life." read more >
State Bank Commissioner Candace Franks Predicts Ownership Trends in '20
Candace Franks, the Arkansas state bank commissioner, says total assets under supervision have almost doubled since 2012. read more >
Express Rx CEO Galen Perkins Formulates Growth from Little Rock HQ
Galen Perkins, CEO of Express Rx, worries that inadequate compensation will make maintaining pharmacists’ high level of service hard. read more >
Brent Birch Offers Big Takes on Buoyant Tech
Brent Birch, chief of the Little Rock Technology Park, says the ability for entrepreneurs to share experiences is paramount. read more >
Keith Woodruff on Tech Industry Trying a Recruiting Fix
Keith Woodruff, CEO of Edafio Technology Partners, says recruiting talented workers is one of the company’s biggest challenges. read more >
Victoria Ramirez Forsees New Arts Center Drawing a Crowd
Before joining the Arkansas Arts Center, Victoria Ramirez was the director of the El Paso Museum of Art, where she increased the endowment, broadened the scope of exhibitions and renovated galleries and public spaces. read more >
Cory Davis of CTEH on Manning an 'ER' for Disaster
Cory Davis, SVP of operations at CTEH in North Little Rock, says disaster preparedness should be a priority for everyone. read more >
A-State's Karen McDaniel Sees Enclave of Hospitality from Embassy
Karen McDaniel, the Arkansas State University department chair, dishes on the university’s new hospitality management degree. read more >
Ouachita Electric's Mark Cayce Says Power Lines Drawn for Solar Energy
Mark Cayce, general manager of Ouachita Electric Cooperative, talks about innovation and renewable power’s potential to cut electricity rates. read more >
Scott McGehee Makes Culinary Concepts Part of Yellow Rocket's Science
Scott McGehee, executive chef and partner in restaurant group Yellow Rocket Concepts, reveals his guilty pleasure snack. read more >
Jackie Smith Covers Lots of Ground for Insurance Department
Jackie Smith, the state Insurance Department's consumer protection manager, urges consumers to know what’s in their policies. read more >
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