September/October 2015 Issue The Arkansas craft liquor market is growing slowly compared to the rest of the country, and local distillers say one reason is because they face more restrictions than the state’s wineries and breweries. Photograph by Janet Warlick…
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September/October 2015 Issue The Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award allows companies to identify strengths and learn about new growth opportunities. The 2015 recipients will be announced Sept. 15. Photography courtesy of Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Baldor Electric co. Top…
September/October 2015 Issue Despite a recent federal government appointment and a role in many international trade missions, Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach remains dedicated to Arkansas farmers and ranchers. Photography by Cindy Momchilov Top photo: Randy Veach – A…
September/October 2015 Issue Saline County and the surrounding areas are seeing an economic boom, and construction and development projects are following suit. In October, the state’s first outlet mall will open in the Little Rock community of Otter Creek. Top…
September/October 2015 Issue In October 2015, the University of Arkansas System will launch a new, wholly online college named eVersity. Its backers want to raise the educational bar for the state, but can they do that without triggering infighting with…
- EducationMagazineSeptember/October 2015Technology
Education: The Coding Curve
by Kim Dishonghby Kim DishonghSeptember/October 2015 Issue Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, Arkansas’ public high schools are required to offer at least one computer science course, but are there enough educators to go around? Photography by Sara Edwards Neal Top photo: Anthony Owen,…
September/October 2015 Issue Starting in 2015, Arkansas Medicare-eligible health care providers must have an electronic health-records system and exhibit meaningful use of it to avoid penalties from Medicare, but many challenges exist in total buy-in for a statewide system. Photography…
- MagazineSeptember/October 2015Transportation
Transportation: Will Technology Mandate Make Tractor-Trailers Safer?
September/October 2015 Issue A federal requirement for electronic logging devices to replace paper logbooks is expected this fall, and while many trucking companies have already implemented the devices, some in the industry are skeptical. Photography courtesy of Maverick Transportation and…
July/August 2015 Issue Bentonville-based Made in USA Works! is helping companies re-shore production to meet Wal-Mart’s American-made initiatives and create more business opportunities in Arkansas. Photography by Beth Hall Top photo: Chris Neeley, the Made in USA Works! executive vice…
July/August 2015 Issue The ongoing construction of the Interstate 40/55 interchange at West Memphis has been a combination of projects that caused a consistent traffic nightmare for 15 years. Just as the project is largely wrapping up, the Tennessee Department…