November/December 2015 Issue Political strategist Laurie Lee mostly focuses on conservative and educational causes, but some of her pet projects cross party lines. Photography by Janet Warlick n the U.S. Navy, Little Rock political consultant Laurie Lee was among…
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November/December 2015 Issue Karen Raley has spent more than 20 years in the state’s health insurance industry, including leading marketing for Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. When she retires in January, she leaves an industry in flux. Photography by Sara…
November/December 2015 Issue mall businesses play an essential role in local and statewide economies. And, when it comes to female-owned small businesses, Arkansas has seen major growth — a 73 percent increase since 1997, according to an American Express report,…
November/December 2015 Issue Longtime restaurateur Capi Peck remains a major player in the Little Rock food scene, while also guiding the next-generation restaurant owner. Photography by Jane Colclasure Back to main article eing in the restaurant business for 29 years…
November/December 2015 Issue Alese Stroud and Bridget Farris have created a startup that fills a void in the mergers and acquisitions space. Photography by Sara Edwards Neal Back to main article hen companies merge or one company looks to acquire…
November/December 2015 Issue Sissy Jones of Sissy’s Log Cabin Fine Jewelry started small but has expanded into one of the state’s largest jewelry retailers. Photography by Cindy Momchilov Back to main article s a woman starting a small business in…
November/December 2015 Issue While the health care management and technology industries are often dominated by men, four women in Northwest Arkansas have founded a company that encompasses both. Photography by Beth Hall Back to main article ecurity requirements in the federal…
November/December 2015 Issue As head of several University of Arkansas programs and initiatives aimed at connecting investors and innovators, Cynthia Sides is helping to create gold in the state of Arkansas. Photography by Beth Hall t’s not magic when entrepreneurs and…
November/December 2015 Issue Duck hunting is a passion for many Arkansans, and Angie Stephens is a major player at one of the country’s most prominent duck call companies. Photography by Ashlee Nobel ucks and duck hunting are a way of…
November/December 2015 Issue Andrea Woods serves as corporate counsel for one of the state’s largest construction companies and brings a fresh perspective to the industry. Photography by Ashlee Nobel ew people know that attorney Andrea Woods started out as a…