Unfortunately each Election Day, many would-be first-time voters in Arkansas do not have their votes counted because they are not actually registered to vote. The deadline to register to vote in the November election is October 5. The postmark on a mail-in…
A new chief strategy officer will be joining the Walton Family Foundation. Chelsea Peters will be leading the foundation’s strategy, serving as an advisor to executive director Caryl M. Stern. In addition, Peters is charged with fostering engagement with the…
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has named a new assistant professor for its hospitality and tourism management program. Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon will be taking the role, serving as the university’s first professor for hospitality and tourism management.…
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Encore Bank Expanding into Dallas, Fort Worth Markets
Encore Bank is expanding into the Dallas and Fort Worth markets. Phillip Jett, Encore Bank vice chairman and president, announced the expansion on Friday, Sept. 25. Marc Massad will be taking the lead of the Dallas market, as the executive…
A new community education course will now be available for Little Rock residents. The city has launched the R.O.C.K. Academy, which stands for Residents Obtaining Community Knowledge. R.O.C.K. Academy is a six-week community education program providing virtual demonstrations and site…
Arkansas State University will be receiving federal funding to support student retention initiatives. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded A-State $1.5 million in funding. This grant will provide funding over a five-year period for the Student Support Services program.…
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Ed Mahaffy: Experienced Financial Advising from ClientFirst Wealth Management
In 2007, Ed Mahaffy founded ClientFirst Wealth Management, a Fee-Only RIA and fiduciary managing over $140 million for Arkansans. The firm does not sell products or accept commissions. Prior to launching ClientFirst, he spent six years as a branch manager…
The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame will not be selecting a new class of inductees for 2021. The Hall of Fame board has elected to pause the inductee selection due to concerns over COVID-19. According to board chair Jason LaFrance,…
The Delta Regional Authority has graduated five Arkansas leaders from its Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy. Now in its 15 year, the Executive Academy is a leadership development program that aims to provide public, private and nonprofit leaders with…
Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox has been elected to serve as the president of a national forester association. Fox has been named the president for the National Association of State Foresters (NASF). The association, established in 1920, is a nonprofit…