Opinion

by Grant Tennille - February 24, 2020 6:06 pm

Rethinking economic development

The second decade of this century didn’t begin, for me, until Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. Working in then-Gov. Mike Beebe’s office, I received a call that Georgia-Pacific would be idling…

by Randy Zook - February 19, 2020 4:30 pm

The workforce question

While there were ups and downs along the way, 2019 finished as a banner year for the Arkansas economy. Both nationally and in the state, the job market continued its…

by Ray Hanley - February 16, 2020 7:54 am

Have a heart? Keep it healthy

Arkansas has the highest death rates for heart attack and stroke in the nation – 64% higher than the national average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

by Chris Simon - February 12, 2020 10:31 am

How to ID the real purpose of success

Everyone wants to be successful. Maybe to be wealthy, influential or have the freedom to pursue your dreams. But what is the definition of success? To live a life you…

by Ruth Whitney - February 10, 2020 4:06 pm

The fiscal session turns 10

For Arkansas history trivia fans, what significant legislative event began 10 years ago? If you said the Arkansas fiscal session, you are correct. For those who may have forgotten, the…

by Paul Holmes - February 9, 2020 9:05 am

Gabo the Great

As I sat in the funeral home chapel the other day, I couldn’t help thinking that I’ve been here many times before — too many times in recent years —…

by Mark Zweig - February 6, 2020 12:37 pm

State of the A/E industry

I may be known locally for the houses and other buildings we built or rebuilt through our design-build-development company Mark Zweig Inc. But the truth is, the other business I…

by Sen. John Cooper - February 6, 2020 10:15 am

‘I’ve kept my promises’

Under Republican leadership, Arkansas has been steadily making progress in terms of growing our economy, improving access to healthcare, creating educational opportunities, and reducing the size of government. I’m proud…

by Sen. Dan Sullivan - February 6, 2020 10:15 am

‘I take my cue from the people’

In 1970 when I was recruited to play basketball for the Arkansas State Indians, I began a journey that would shape my life. This charitable, hard working, and God-honoring community…

by Roby Brock - February 5, 2020 9:37 am

Rethinking judicial elections

Are we doing justice for our judicial elections? That is a question that has intrigued me for several years. I’m old enough to remember when voters agreed to make state…

by Eileen Jennings - February 3, 2020 1:08 pm

Take time to talk

You don’t know what you don’t know. Not a day goes by that I’m not reminded of this. The older and, maybe wiser, I get, the sooner I am to…

by Troy Kestner - January 30, 2020 3:43 pm

The empire solution

Most owners dream of building a business they can sell. Fulfilling all the dreams of family time and hobbies sacrificed to build the business empire. Only to find out, after…

by Tina Sewell - January 14, 2020 11:54 am

The 2020 home buying forecast

Coming off a strong 2019, expect momentum to continue into 2020 for the Northwest Arkansas real estate market. Low rates, high demand and limited supply drove a strong 2019 housing…

by Ray Hanley - January 13, 2020 1:14 pm

Hungry for a New Year’s resolution?

Social and economic factors have a greater impact on our health than the actual health care we receive. We’re learning more and more about the importance of social determinants of…

by Mark Zweig - January 8, 2020 11:44 am

Business planning for existing businesses

Everyone wants to talk about business planning for newly-created businesses or startups. But the truth is, existing businesses need business plans, too. They are critical for rallying the troops, crucial…