by - September 8, 2013 5:49 pm
It’s still very early, but many people have already made bold predictions about the 2014 election cycle based on early polling data. It’s always important to remember that polls are…
by - September 2, 2013 11:57 am
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…
by - August 23, 2013 6:22 am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
