by - November 6, 2023 3:54 pm
Arkansas has a solid farm to school presence. In 2021, 293 schools and institutions serving children in the state reported spending $11.5 million (7.8% of their food budget) on local…
by - November 4, 2023 9:12 am
Gallup is regarded as the authority on the topic of employee engagement. Figures show employee engagement percentages across three spectrums: actively disengaged, not engaged (referred to as just there), and…
by - November 2, 2023 8:00 am
In recent years, Little Rock-based Dillard’s Inc. has been one of the biggest positive surprises on Wall Street. From 2018 to 2022, Dillard’s has generated an astounding 515% stock return,…
by - October 31, 2023 9:16 am
On Oct. 30, President Joseph Biden unveiled a sweeping Executive Order to steer the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) toward, what he hopes will be, a path of safety,…
by - October 27, 2023 6:01 am
When contemplating an expensive purchase or significant life change like a new career, we may ask ourselves, “Should I, or shouldn’t I?” We weigh the factors at our disposal —…
by - October 26, 2023 7:26 am
We’ve all likely seen them: the common law trademark symbol (™), the registered trademark symbol (®) and the registered copyright symbol (©). These are the symbols for trademark and copyright,…
by - October 22, 2023 10:30 am
Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn age 65, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Census data indicates that in 2024, there will be…
by - October 16, 2023 3:47 pm
In 2007, Bentonville city leaders built five miles of mountain bike trails in a valley that was previously used for butchering cattle. Slaughter Pen Mountain Bike Park was the spark…
by - October 12, 2023 10:50 am
I have always owned more than one business and have been a minority investor in other privately held companies. My experience is that even if you know how to make…
by - October 7, 2023 7:26 pm
Driving future energy and environment innovations throughout our state starts with you. That’s why Metroplan has collaborated with the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Office of Air Quality, the…
by - October 4, 2023 6:23 pm
It’s essential to approach computer hardware lifecycle planning (CHLP) with a proactive mindset since it plays such an important role in driving success. Since technology is evolving at breakneck speed,…
by - October 2, 2023 5:38 pm
Infrastructure is, mostly, good. Roads, utilities, runways, bridges, drainage, water systems. All that and more. Most officials of any city want smart, robust infrastructure at all levels. As do most…
by - October 1, 2023 9:08 am
My first retail job was as a commissioned salesperson in a suburban Denver consumer electronics specialty store. During this time, my colleagues and I were taught about “solution selling” and…
by - September 28, 2023 11:36 am
It’s a reasonable assumption that humans have been looking skyward since they first were aware of their place on this planet. Given our fascination with all things celestial, it’s no…
by - September 21, 2023 9:15 am
There are so many books, articles, conferences and podcasts on creating a strategic business plan that one might ask what I must add to this body of knowledge. Most strategic…
by - September 18, 2023 7:35 am
At Unity Health, our people, our patients and our communities are our top priorities, and every decision is made with them in mind. This focus continues to drive our decisions…
by - September 10, 2023 5:38 pm
I accepted a temporary assignment from Gov. Mike Beebe in 2007 to become his interim communications director, and to this day, I remember the only thing he said when he…
by - September 10, 2023 8:38 am
When the public and private sectors work together seamlessly, the sky’s the limit for Arkansas’ economy. I saw it at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, where I worked to bring…
by - September 10, 2023 7:08 am
I always look forward to this time of year when harvest is in full swing. We see the American farmers’ hard work, entrepreneurism and innovation paying off as bushels and bales leave…
by - September 6, 2023 8:03 pm
Several months ago, the U.S. was in a staring contest with an impending recession, and we all waited to see who would blink first. Fortunately, recent economic forecasts predict that…
