by - July 20, 2025 1:06 pm
The ‘Yes, but’ expansion
The monthly indicators relied upon by economists to determine the state of the economy reveal it has entered the sixth year of an economic expansion that began in May 2020….
Guest Commentary
by - July 12, 2025 2:38 pm
Securing business loans in turbulent times
Economic uncertainty, high interest rates and escalating costs are creating significant challenges for small- to mid-sized businesses seeking loans. The rise from historically low rates has fundamentally altered the lending…
by - July 6, 2025 9:29 am
Pea Ridge’s path to smart growth
After more than 20 years serving in the Pea Ridge government, I have come to understand that leadership is not just about making decisions – it’s about making informed, strategic…
by - July 1, 2025 8:30 am
Investing in ALICE: It’s good for business
From an early age, many of us are taught the value of saving and financial responsibility. We’re encouraged to fill our piggy banks with money from the Tooth Fairy and…
by - June 22, 2025 1:45 pm
Keeping Bentonville a place to live, not just visit
Nearly 25 years ago, in January 2001, I packed up and moved to Bentonville. Two days later, I started working at the local daily newspaper, the Benton County Daily Record….
by - June 22, 2025 10:49 am
Build with intention, nurture with direction
A few years ago, I sat down with a leader for a conversation about his organization. At that time, I was conducting a case study on his organization. I was…
by - June 17, 2025 12:43 pm
Supporting women supports Arkansas’ economic growth
I recently had the opportunity to represent Arkansas at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Indianapolis — an international gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders focused on fostering innovation…
by - June 8, 2025 10:06 am
New home construction vital to growth
When the secretary of Housing and Urban Development visits your community, accompanied by a member of Congress and the governor, you know housing is a major issue for your region….
by - May 25, 2025 11:23 am
Silver lining of a shifting cybersecurity landscape
Not all of us are bargain hunters, but is there anyone who doesn’t love to score a good deal? Our drive to save is hard-wired. Studies show that when we…
by - April 25, 2025 9:35 am
Trucking industry scores big
I recently started watching “Survivor” … again. Season 48 is airing now, and though I stopped watching about 40 seasons ago, as a mom of teenagers, I’ll do just about…
by - April 13, 2025 10:40 am
Corporate support for regional nonprofits
In every thriving community, there exists a dynamic interplay between businesses, residents and nonprofit organizations. These three pillars sustain one another, ensuring that communities remain resilient, innovative and inclusive. As…
by - March 31, 2025 12:36 pm
Moving health care beyond ‘what’s the matter with you?’
At the heart of Alice L. Walton School of Medicine’s approach to creating the physicians of the future is training doctors in whole health principles. Whole health is defined by…
by - March 30, 2025 1:13 pm
How leaders can elevate their teams, drive success
“It’s so much easier to do it myself.” “I don’t have time to pour into people.” “I can get it done quicker and better.” These are some of the most…
by - March 25, 2025 9:00 am
The vital role of succession, estate planning for farmers
Farmers are renowned for their resilience and ability to persist through floods, freezes and other less-than-favorable conditions. However, one obstacle that often poses a significant challenge for them is a…
by - March 20, 2025 9:07 am
UCA is central to NWA
Northwest Arkansas is a hub of industry, innovation and opportunity, and great universities do not just respond to opportunity — they help create it. That is why the University of…
by - March 16, 2025 11:06 am
Thriving through change: Real estate trends point up
Many of us have heard the expression, “If you build it, they will come.” That logic certainly applies to Northwest Arkansas. Now one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S.,…
by - February 25, 2025 2:00 pm
Building success through employee care
Garver’s growth over the past decade is one of remarkable transformation. Since 2019, the company has expanded from 650 employees to more than 1,500, effectively navigating challenges like the COVID-19…
by - February 24, 2025 10:00 am
Jonesboro: A trendsetter city preparing for the future
When it comes to Northeast Arkansas, the vision many visitors hold prior to arrival is one of fertile soil, dense forest and typical quiet country living. However, the combined efforts…
by - February 24, 2025 8:48 am
Outdoor recreation fuels Arkansas’ tourism growth
Whether you are dropping in on the Castle Hub, cruising down the nation’s first national river, chasing a combine harvester in search of a Yellow Rail, defying gravity by trusting…
by - February 17, 2025 10:21 am
Building, selling to supply chain businesses
The supply chain technology space has seen an unprecedented wave of new tech startups over the past decade. While venture capital inflow into the logistics sector is retracting to normal…