Opinion

by Scott Benedict -

Reimagining retail

A quick check of my LinkedIn profile will reveal to anyone who doesn’t already know me that my career experiences are dominated by my role as a buyer for several…

by AG Tim Griffin -

Arkansas FOIA needs new balance

I recently announced the formation of my working group to review the Freedom of Information Act and recommend ways to improve it for me to consider including in a future…

by Paul Holmes -

Fire and nice

We went to Cleveland in June. There, it’s in print and I don’t deny it. Given Cleveland’s geography and climate, it seems a fair question for a Southerner to ask…

by Tim Whitley -

Harnessing the power of AI

In the ever-evolving marketing world, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses to thrive. One of the most significant advancements in recent times is the rise of artificial…

by Alan Lewis -

Opportunities disguised as a problem

The future comes at us in hard-to-process events. We are always trying to figure out what we are experiencing or how to use the situation or event to our benefit….

by Levon Ogden -

Avoiding a ‘Field of Dreams’

The commercial real estate market in Northwest Arkansas is “very healthy,” according to Mervin Jebaraj, the lead researcher for the Arvest Skyline Report. If commercial developers in other parts of…

by Collins Andrews -

The reality of fintech partnerships

As August approaches, bankers should be aware of the access and insights VenCent Fintech Summit will provide related to what’s happening in the banking industry, especially around financial technology. The…

by Kenny Kinley -

The value of mentoring

Over the years, I have had the privilege to speak to several groups and individuals about leadership, financial planning, sales, personal finance and other related topics. The most common question…

by Mark Zweig -

Avenues to entrepreneurship

It’s always driven me a little bit batty that the business media and pop culture seem to think entrepreneurship is only about starting businesses. It seems like everyone forgets that…