by - March 7, 2024 10:10 am
Federal dollars yield results for Little Rock
This year, I challenged my team at City Hall to renew its focus and energy on getting even more results for the people of Little Rock. As stewards of taxpayer…
Author: Frank Scott, Jr.
by - November 25, 2019 2:57 pm
Outlining priorities for Little Rock’s 2020 budget
Change is confusing. It can be destructive and constructive, frustrating and liberating, at the same time. What’s certain is there’s no growth without change; and without growth, there is no…
by - August 1, 2019 12:00 pm
Uniting Little Rock: One Opportunity Zone at a time
Throughout our campaign, I noted that one of the many roles of the next mayor of Little Rock would be acting as our “Chief Growth Officer.” A part of that…
by - January 1, 2019 12:01 am
Little Rock, let’s get to work
December 4, 2018 was a defining moment for Little Rock. Not just because of the historical significance of the Mayor’s race, but because of the clear direction given to us…
by - September 23, 2018 4:01 pm
A Little Rock that is open for business
I have talked to hundreds of voters, and the question always arises: why aren’t we creating enough good-paying jobs in Little Rock? We saw the Amazon distribution center get awarded…
by - March 3, 2017 7:59 am
How regulatory relief can be good for the economy
There has been a lot of talk lately about loosening regulations and how that could be good for the economy. There has also been just as much talk about how…
by - February 7, 2017 2:07 pm
Black leaders making a difference in business, their communities
As we celebrate Black History Month, I’m reminded of the role black business leaders played in the Civil Rights Movement. Many may not know about the black lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs,…
by - January 16, 2017 12:32 pm
A thankful reflection on public service
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott Jr. is a banker, former state highway commissioner and a board member of the Little Rock Port Authority. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in…
by - August 31, 2016 9:04 pm
Hillary Clinton should rethink her stance on Dodd-Frank
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott Jr. is a banker, state highway commissioner and a board member of the Little Rock Port Authority. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space…
by - July 5, 2016 4:26 am
Revising Dodd-Frank would allow community banks to better support Arkansans
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker, state highway commissioner and a board member of the Little Rock Port Authority. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space…
by - June 3, 2016 4:22 am
What the Presidential candidates aren’t talking about
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker, state highway commissioner and a board member of the Little Rock Port Authority. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space…
by - May 16, 2016 10:36 am
Frederick Douglass, Freedman’s and the importance of diversity
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker, state highway commissioner and a board member of the Little Rock Port Authority. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this…
by - May 4, 2016 8:09 am
Which 2016 Presidential candidates would be best for business?
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker, state highway commissioner and a board member of the Little Rock Port Authority. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space…
by - April 27, 2016 7:41 am
Community engagement driving 30 Crossing changes
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker, state highway commissioner and a board member of the Little Rock Port Authority. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this…
by - March 13, 2016 9:05 pm
How cultural competency can aid economic development
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker, state highway commissioner and a board member of the Little Rock Port Authority. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this…
by - December 6, 2015 6:02 pm
Improving mobility through ‘New Urbanism’ and regional collaboration
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker and state highway commissioner. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They…
by - November 29, 2015 9:17 am
30 Crossing project seeks to connect, not divide
Editor’s note: Frank D. Scott, Jr. is a banker and state highway commissioner. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They…
by - September 28, 2015 4:45 pm
Frank D. Scott, Jr.: Diversity + Interaction Equals A Competitive Edge
I’ve written quite a bit about economic development lately. In particular, I’ve had an eye towards areas that are often overlooked in conversations of how to make Arkansas more competitive….
by - August 7, 2015 11:19 am
Frank D. Scott, Jr.: Re-entry Programs As A Form Of Economic Development
There are many conversations happening across Arkansas about the criminal justice system, prison reform, and formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering society. Earlier this year, Gov. Hutchinson announced the Criminal Justice Reform…
by - July 20, 2015 5:22 pm
Frank D. Scott, Jr.: Safety As A Pillar Of Economic Development
When it comes to public policy, safety and economic development are often thought of as completely separate. In fact, the two are very much interrelated. When people feel safe in…