by - September 2, 2013 11:57 am
Listen to the rock star
A couple of weeks ago Bono, the lead singer in the rock group U2 and advocate for the developed world to assist in the economic development of Africa, made the…
Guest Commentary
by - August 23, 2013 6:22 am
The inspiration of Chris Battle
This morning in Alexandria, Virginia, a memorial service will be held to honor Christopher Lee Battle. Chris, as he was known to all his friends, died earlier this month after…
by - August 18, 2013 4:10 pm
The right person
According to the math, hiring the right person for a job is more important to a small business’ success than a large business. Here’s the math. An owner of a…
by - August 11, 2013 3:55 pm
Mowers, bullets and jobs
I've participated in lots of job announcements as Governor. The ones that seem to generate the most buzz and excitement are those that welcome a new business to Arkansas. I…
by - August 4, 2013 1:40 pm
A question of value
The meaning of life may be mankind’s greatest mystery, but for a business owner the next greatest mystery might be the answer to the question, “What is the value of…
by - July 26, 2013 1:49 pm
Nanoscience and Arkansas’ economy
The critical relationship between education and economic growth is demonstrated in its purest form when academic scholarship creates new technologies that carry the potential for new jobs and industry. We've…
by - July 22, 2013 12:29 pm
Does It pay to be honest?
Filing an income tax return is a great litmus test of a person’s honesty. Do you report all of your income, some of your income, or none of your income?…
by - July 21, 2013 11:35 am
Hunger games
Those seeking government assistance for food are truly people who have exhausted all other resources. It remains a program for the most vulnerable among us. I have yet to meet…
by - July 14, 2013 8:42 pm
Caregiver support
Imagine that you are older. Think about how you would feel when sitting in your wheel chair after several nights of not sleeping well, feeling out of sorts because you just…
by - July 7, 2013 7:44 pm
Great expectations
Some people are just lucky. A couple of weeks ago I went to Alaska to attend a meeting of my peers. I had never been to Alaska, so I went…
by - June 30, 2013 10:25 am
Beebe’s budget notes
The beginning of July brings with it a new fiscal year in Arkansas and a new budget to accompany it. This year, we'll see added funding for key state services,…
by - June 23, 2013 5:54 pm
Violent execution
Yesterday while reading, I discovered this quote by General George Patton: “A good plan violently executed NOW is better than a perfect plan next week.” His quote caused me to…
by - June 17, 2013 3:11 pm
The immigration march
As a product of the 60’s, I learned what power there is in showing up to make one’s voice heard. Public policy changed because every day citizens showed up and…
by - June 17, 2013 10:32 am
Walton Arts Center growth
Over the past decade, attendance at Walton Arts Center has grown nearly 60%. We host Broadway, classical music, children’ programming and other arts events that are generally only seen in…
by - June 9, 2013 5:14 pm
Casino accounting
I hate gambling. I even hate attending conferences in Las Vegas when I don’t gamble. For me gambling at a casino is a noisy, smoky waste of time and money….
by - June 4, 2013 12:24 pm
Oklahoma resilience
May was a difficult, heart wrenching month for the state of Oklahoma. The lives of at least 40 men, women and children were cut short by tornadoes that ripped through towns…
by - June 2, 2013 11:11 am
Whirlpool on Wall Street
If one were to look around, one might revel at the active and ever-changing events emblazoned in our world. Crisis and calamities stun us, while occasional good fortune favors us….
by - May 27, 2013 1:41 pm
Pliers and personnel
The last time Potts & Company hired a person, we were down to two candidates. After sifting through the resumes and checking references, the last step was the personal interview….
by - May 24, 2013 1:35 pm
Veteran support
While Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who have died in service to our country, it naturally also brings to mind our living veterans and our men and…
by - May 20, 2013 5:31 pm
Arkansas’ broadband health
Arkansas's innovative approach to implementing health-care reforms has garnered national attention. Instead of increasing the number of people receiving traditional Medicaid services, we've developed a plan to expand health-care coverage…