Since arriving in Hot Springs in 2020, Audrey Smith has become a familiar name along Central Avenue as an entrepreneur whose boutiques have reached the community in a variety of ways. As the owner of Wrapped Gift Boutique in the …
For Amanda Irby, chief nursing officer at Conway Regional Health System, the emergency room has always called out to her since the beginning of her career. “The ER is who I am as a human,” she said. “It’s fast paced, …
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A Whole New Perspective: Flexion Point Excels in Fractional Staffing Market
In 2023, Stuart McLendon recognized a critical unmet need within the corporate marketplace. He dreamed of a way to empower small and mid-sized businesses by addressing their labor challenges and providing specialized expertise without the overhead of full-time hires. What …
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Easy Bein’ Green: Driftwood Farms Carves Out Profitable Niche with Little Bitty Greens
Little Bitty Greens in Clinton, operating under the name Driftwood Farms, has become a staple in the local microgreens and mushroom industry. Owners Kristen and Brian Gardner’s journey to becoming farmers has been one of resilience and is anything but …