by - December 5, 2021 9:21 am
My first job after graduating college was as a reporter for a newspaper in a rural Arkansas town. A few months into my tenure, the editor graciously but perhaps unwisely…
by - December 2, 2021 9:07 am
After a challenging 2020 and early 2021, in which the economy of Northwest Arkansas shed 17,000 jobs, the region has made a remarkable comeback over the last two quarters, gaining…
by - November 30, 2021 8:24 am
Much like the mental fortitude needed to make it through yet another Zoom call, the global supply chain in 2021 has tested the resilience of the Walmart supplier community. Shipping…
by - November 26, 2021 1:56 pm
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, medical providers are discovering new tools to battle the deadly virus. One of these tools is monoclonal antibodies, also known as mAbs. The U.S. Food and…
by - November 23, 2021 11:26 am
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us how vital and vulnerable America’s small businesses are. But, fortunately, small changes in how and where we buy goods can energize entrepreneurship throughout Arkansas…
by - November 22, 2021 3:06 pm
Our senior living industry has been due for a change, and small-home models like the Green House Cottages represent the epitome of progressive nursing home care right now. The Green…
by - November 21, 2021 7:10 pm
The who-drew-the-map? game a few folks have played with Sebastian County Quorum Court redistricting is disturbing, disappointing and would be comically clumsy if transparency weren’t such an important part of…
by - November 21, 2021 9:51 am
It hasn’t been an easy couple of years for Arkansas’ small businesses, beginning with the pandemic and continuing with the resulting labor shortage and breaks in the supply chain. But…
by - November 18, 2021 8:01 am
There’s an improv exercise I love called Fortunately/Unfortunately. A handful of people stand in a circle and move a storyline forward by adding information as players alternate between fortunately and…
by - November 14, 2021 3:53 pm
Growing up in the smaller town of Russellville, Friday Night Football was exactly as big a deal as you think it was. I didn’t like a lot about high school….
by - November 12, 2021 2:35 pm
One of the many unanticipated consequences of COVID-19 has been its destabilizing effect on the medical community. Battling the pandemic has dramatically accelerated the pace at which doctors, nurses and…
by - November 11, 2021 9:02 am
Entrepreneurship is about value creation, and growth equates to value. Most everyone who owns a business will tell you they want their business to grow. Unfortunately, for many, it’s just…
by - November 10, 2021 6:15 pm
We won’t have Black Friday for more than a month, but already we’re being urged to part with our green now. Reuters is reporting that Americans are expected to spend…
by - November 9, 2021 7:39 am
It seems nearly every day that I hear about the need to improve our state’s broadband infrastructure – especially in rural counties like the ones I represent. That shouldn’t be…
by - November 8, 2021 7:33 am
Resistance to the Affordable Care Act remains strong in 12 holdout states, where policymakers have declined to expand Medicaid coverage to low-income residents, despite the availability of lucrative incentives included…
by - November 7, 2021 9:33 am
The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation is on a mission to transform oral health. Today, Arkansas is ranked 49th for our dental wellness. According to a 2021 WalletHub report, we…
by - October 29, 2021 8:56 am
A seed was planted in 1960 that is causing major problems with our lives today. That year, the Compatible Time-Sharing System (CTSS) was introduced at MIT. It was the first…
by - October 24, 2021 10:12 am
If you run a small, medium or large business in Northwest Arkansas, your marketing strategies must be optimized to reach your intended audiences. From restaurants in Fayetteville to roofers in…
by - October 22, 2021 11:50 am
Less than a year ago, Little Rock elected its first school board in more than six years. I’m very proud to serve on that board along with eight other smart,…
by - October 19, 2021 8:51 am
In January, the world’s best cyclocross professionals will arrive in Northwest Arkansas, ready to ride (and at times carry) their bikes through some of the most challenging terrain any of…
