by - August 3, 2020 6:18 pm
Quarantine fatigue has set in. And for good reason. We’ve faced months of economic uncertainty, mandatory closures and time away from family and friends. It’s natural for us to embrace…
by - July 28, 2020 10:10 am
As Northwest Arkansas starts to reopen its economy, local leaders must address an important question: What is the best way to recover and rebuild? The answer will determine the region’s…
by - July 26, 2020 7:00 am
July 6th was a pretty big day for me. That was the day we submitted the signatures of over 100,000 Arkansas voters to the Secretary of State. Voters who had…
by - July 25, 2020 10:30 am
Here in Northwest Arkansas, the heart of the retail industry, where Walmart is an all-dominating force in the market and Dillard’s is still viable as a “real” department store, we…
by - July 19, 2020 3:24 pm
As a leader, maybe you don’t think of yourself as a poker player. You may not know a thing about “the flop” or a “bad beat” when playing cards. However,…
by - July 14, 2020 4:39 pm
The coronavirus has sent our nation into a financial tailspin. Mandatory closures have impacted every sector of the economy, but particularly the restaurant, fitness, nonprofit, event and public-facing industries. In…
by - July 12, 2020 10:48 am
In March, many Northwest Arkansas businesses began the work-life change of having as many people as possible work from home to lessen the spread of the horror of COVID-19. Social…
by - July 8, 2020 9:24 pm
The coronavirus pandemic has had several unforeseen consequences, including a dramatic decline in routine trips to the doctor’s office. Annual physicals, checkups for chronic conditions and especially childhood vaccines have been…
by - July 5, 2020 10:10 am
The announcement Thursday (July 2) by Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of State John Thurston that Arkansas registered voters who fear exposure to COVID-19 can apply for an absentee ballot…
by - July 1, 2020 1:00 pm
In B.C. times, that is Before COVID-19, June marked a celebratory month for the mortgage industry — National Homeownership Month. It started as a weeklong celebration in the 1920s and…
by - June 28, 2020 6:44 pm
Moments presenting an opportunity for change are maximized when considering all options to change opportunities. Which is why we should assess new directions for the Fort Smith Convention and Visitors…
by - June 28, 2020 11:24 am
Forming a relationship with your local bank should be one of the most important financial steps taken for your business. But what does it really mean to have a relationship…
by - June 21, 2020 10:01 am
The strongest determinants of your health are not your genes, gender, how far you can walk or even if you have good health insurance. The strongest factors that shape your…
by - June 18, 2020 1:03 pm
It is time to take action at a national level on police reform. A new proposed House and Senate bill does just that. As former U.S. Attorneys who served during…
by - June 17, 2020 10:12 am
On Memorial Day, as we celebrated the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to the country, George Floyd lay dying on the streets of Minneapolis. On that…
by - June 15, 2020 7:47 pm
Throughout the current economic and public health crisis, Arkansans have done what we do best, which is facing adversity with grace and tenacity. Our resiliency has been aided by the…
by - June 15, 2020 2:00 am
We owe Gov. Asa Hutchinson our congratulations and sincere expression of appreciation for the masterful job he has done in handling the coronavirus pandemic in Arkansas. He has faced this…
by - June 12, 2020 5:30 pm
In its recent interim report, the Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force cited the need for liability protection for businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits. The report indicated that members of the task…
by - June 12, 2020 5:29 pm
For the wellbeing of our state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we need Arkansas businesses to provide goods, services, and jobs. We have already seen the economic devastation…
by - June 11, 2020 6:55 am
The coronavirus has drastically changed the way many businesses operate. And in certain ways, it’s for the better. When the world hit pause in March to help prevent the spread…
