Opinion

by Brandom Gengelbach -

Addressing the childcare crisis

Every 37 minutes, a new person moves to Northwest Arkansas, attracted by the region’s thriving job market, natural beauty and high quality of life. My family and I were excited…

by Michael Tilley -

Riff Raff: Opaque transparency

One might think dissolution of a public organization that has since 1997 been a key actor in the development of Chaffee Crossing – the most impactful growth area of the…

by Greg Kaza -

Year five of the U.S. economic expansion

The U.S. economy has entered the fifth year of an economic expansion that began in May 2020, according to employment, income, sales and production metrics. This overlooked development is unlikely…

by Christopher Wright -

A recipe for cybersecurity

Imagine you’re hosting a dinner party for friends. You go to the grocery store to purchase the needed supplies but forget an essential step – checking the expiration dates. You…

by Stacey Mason -

15 time wasters

We do lots of things with time. We keep time, spend time, use time and lose time. We sacrifice time, track time, make time and even buy time. And sometimes,…

by Daniel Weatherly -

Keeping pace with cyber risks

We’re often asked how does Mainstream and other cybersecurity firms keep up with cyber-attacks and evolving cybersecurity risks? And how do we coordinate our defenses so that our clients are…

by Chris Schaechtel -

Regional banks are in a sweet spot for growth

The banking industry has recently navigated a challenging period characterized by bank failures and volatile interest rates. Higher rates and rising costs have created hurdles for businesses and individuals seeking…

by Brad Chambless -

The evolution of consumer payments

Since the beginning of time, people have used some form of payment to purchase goods and services. From the creation of the Mesopotamian Shekel around 2,150 BC, society has always…