The slow, leisurely pace of summer begins to vanish in August as students prepare for and then launch another school year.
Then, in September, things pick up as football takes hold. This month’s issue of Arkansas Money & Politics is as busy as the fall season can seem. Inside, readers will find our annual list of “Achievers in Their Forties,” in which we recognize some of the state’s brightest up-and-comers; readers’ choices for the state’s “Best Financial Advisors”; and our yearly spotlight shined on women in banking, honoring the female trailblazers in Arkansas who broke through the glass ceiling of an industry traditionally peopled mostly by men.
Donning the cover this month is new Simmons Bank CEO Jay Brogdon, who spoke with us about Simmons’ legacy and what’s ahead. Hunter Yurachek, who speaks to the Little Rock Touchdown Club Sept. 15, was also gracious enough to grant us an interview. (This is not exactly a slow time for him.)
Speaking with editor-in-chief Dwain Hebda, Yurachek dishes on the crazy times enveloping college athletics, how the Hogs will compete in the transfer portal/NIL age and more.
We will also look at the banking and finance industries, consider the future of Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium, and readers will “meet the new boss” — millennials taking charge in the workplace.
There really is a lot to digest and absorb in this month’s issue, and we appreciate our readers more than ever. Hit me up with any story ideas at hbaker@armoneyandpolitics.com.
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