It’s March, and that means Arkansas Money & Politics takes another look at the C-suite by recognizing some of the state’s top executives as nominated by readers. We’re talking CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs and their equivalents. These days, there are new additions to the C-suite — CMOs, CAOs, CPOs, you name it. However it’s phrased, these are the folks who help business move in Arkansas.
Ours isn’t a ranking — if it were up to us, every business owner, executive and worker would be tied at the top — but it’s a reflection of who our readers are thinking about when they think about leadership at the top level.
Also inside, you’ll find a section devoted to economic development and what to expect in 2024. We look at the state’s recent “big wins,” such as the steel industry expansion in Mississippi County, the potential for lithium development in south Arkansas, and the expansion at Dassault Falcon Jet and Sig Sauer.
We’re honored to have Warren Stephens on our March cover. He was gracious to sit down with Dwain Hebda and share parts of his story, about which you might not know. We’ll also feature this year’s Arkansas Business Hall of Fame inductees and visit with the Travelers and the Naturals about what it’s like to run a Minor League Baseball club these days.
As always, thanks for reading. We aim to keep growing and would love for you to join us on the journey. Hit me up with story ideas at HBaker@ARMoneyandPolitics.com.
