Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas

Chamber group recognizes four with annual awards Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives, an affiliate of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, annually recognizes outstanding individuals and their contributions across both volunteer and professional sectors within community …

The word “admire” is derived from the Latin word “admirar,” which means “to wonder at.” This year’s class of Arkansas Money & Politics’ “Most Admired Companies” truly inspire wonder — wonder at the fact that these companies have grown from …

Business leaders from one end of the spectrum to the other are praising 2025 as a banner year for Arkansas business, and many are also looking ahead to an equally prosperous 2026. “I’d give [Arkansas] business and industry probably an …

Weijun Shen loves engineering, but he believes in people. Shen sat in his unadorned office on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on a crisp fall morning. There is a composition notebook sitting on his desk, …

Todd Shields wants to stamp out a myth. A couple, actually. The chancellor of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro acknowledges that his background makes him look like the consummate university leader. Three degrees in political science, including a Ph.D. from …

Careers often hit a sweet spot a decade or two down a certain path. You are settled in, comfortable, feel as though you have mastered your craft, but you have more, maybe even much more, to contribute. Arkansas Money & …

Director of Governmental Affairs Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas Toni Lindsey serves as the director of governmental affairs for the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas and the program director for Leadership Arkansas. She is …

Feature image: Piles of scrap metal wait to be turned into steel at the Hybar mill in Osceola. (Photo by Sarah DeClerk) Arkansas benefits from a wide range of industries, from agriculture to defense manufacturing. Two industries in particular are …

It has been said that mere longevity is its own reward and while that may be true, a healthy dose of success and wisdom gained through the years is nice, too. With advancements in health care and changing societal attitudes …

By Kenneth Heard & Dwain Hebda For years, anything earned less than a four-year college degree was viewed somewhat with disdain. Vocational and trade schools, internships, and other educational alternatives were not believed to be as impressive as the traditional …