Christina Drale Says Changes at UA Little Rock Not Made in Name Only
Christina Drale, the new chancellor of UA Little Rock, says the university's biggest challenge is to address an enrollment decline and develop a balanced budget. read more >
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Unity Health's Steve Webb Stays Patient on Growth
Steven Webb, CEO of Unity Health, says the premature birth of his son led him to an understanding of the team nature of hospitals. read more >
Restaurateur Mark Abernathy Dishes on Dips, Tips and the Demise of Juanita's
Mark Abernathy has known success and failure during his 49 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and he knows what it takes to make a memorable cheese dip. read more >
New Alliance CEO Allison J.H. Thompson Finds Treasure in Jefferson County
Allison J.H. Thompson, the new CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, finds new investments in the area promising. read more >
WhyteSpyder's Eric Howerton: Function of Retail Evolution Is Disruption of Retail Tradition
Eric Howerton, growth officer of SKU Ninja + WhyteSpyder of Springdale, discusses disruption, and how to remain the disruptor. read more >
Pinnacle Hotel Group's Shawn Govind Tips Hand on New Project
Hospitality is more than a business for Shawn Govind, principal in the Beechwood Pinnacle Hotel Group. read more >
Despite Fast Growth, Nelson Peacock Notes Ample Room for More Talent in NWA
Nelson Peacock, president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council, says the area’s greatest need is talented workers to fill 10,000 jobs. read more >
UAFS Chancellor Terisa Riley Finds Pride in Lion's Share of Higher Ed
Terisa Riley, chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, says her school is all about workforce development. read more >
Texarkana's Michael Malone Combines Efforts by Working Both Sides of the Street
Michael Malone, president and CEO of the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce since February 2016, sees plenty of cooperation in his community, where a split decision can be unanimous. read more >
First Orion's Charles Morgan Has Number on Bad Calls
Charles Morgan, the chairman and CEO of First Orion, says the character of Arkansas’ workforce is a huge advantage for a tech company. read more >
Bentonville's Graham Cobb Sees Race for Talent Won in the Chamber
Graham Cobb, chief of the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, says a phone call from someone at UA Little Rock changed his life. read more >
ADEM Chief A.J. Gary Runs Risk Factors for Safest Scenarios
A.J. Gary, the director of the state's emergency management, says businesses need to have plans and to make sure employees know them. read more >
Telcoe's Sarah Mosley Gives Cooperatives Credit Where Due
Sarah Mosley, the president and CEO of Telcoe Federal Credit Union in Little Rock, says credit unions’ focus is on the local community. read more >
Dan Curtis: Filling in Factory Gaps Becoming More Automatic
Dan Curtis, the head of AEDC-Manufacturing Solutions, says the biggest challenge to business growth is the need for workers. read more >
From Far East to Southeast, Yang Luo-Branch Brings Business Cultures Together
Yang Luo-Branch, president of the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses, says her organization seeks to bridge Arkansas and Asia. read more >
Pam Jones Advises Corporations to Stay Well-Versed in Diversity
Pam Jones, the president of Culturally Connected Communications, says it’s in companies’ best interest to reflect their consumers. read more >
Washington Regional's Larry Shackelford Says Clear Bill of Health On the Way
J. Larry Shackelford, the chief of Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, thinks hospital price transparency is on the horizon. read more >
Amy Tu in Tune with Tyson Tracking Protein Trends
Amy Tu, the EVP and general counsel at Tyson Foods, says there’s growing global demand for all forms of protein. read more >
Aaron Gamewell Stays Vigilant Against Hackers, Lack of Planning
Aaron Gamewell of SBS Cybersecurity identifies four of the biggest mistakes your company might be making in your IT department. read more >
Karama Neal Tabulates Successes of Southern Bancorp Community Partners
Karama Neal, president of Southern Bancorp Community Partners, gives credit to "critical mix" that have kept her company at the forefront of public policy. read more >
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