Who are Arkansas’ most influential up-and-comers? Who are the future drivers of the state’s economic engine, of its policy and culture? Readers once again helped us determine who the state’s real drivers are shaping up to be. Arkansas Money & …
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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 …
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2026 AMP C-Suite: Scott Hambuchen, First Orion CEO
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterFundamentally Innovative Asked to describe the success and growth of his company, CEO Scott Hambuchen called First Orion a “17-year overnight success.” Founded as PrivacyStar by former Acxiom CEO Charles Morgan in Little Rock and now based in North Little …
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Excellence by Design: TAGGART Architects Hits Milestone Thanks to Quality Work, Enduring Relationships
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterTAGGART’s Argenta headquarters (Photo provided by TAGGART) Brandon Ruhl, one of the managing partners at TAGGART Architects in North Little Rock, succinctly summarized the firm’s 50th anniversary, which it celebrates in 2025. “Fifty years means we are doing it right,” …
Feature image: Bram Keahey (Photo by Jamie Lee) For 50 years, TAGGART Architects in North Little Rock has been working to create a better world one project at a time. Founded as Burt Taggart and Associates by Burt Taggart Jr. …
Vice President, Client Engagement First Orion What pre-career moment has had the biggest impact on the way you approach your work? I was influenced by my dad, who ran an oil and gas terminal for Chevron. Every chance I …
Women are proving their power every day as they continue to break through glass ceilings and prove there is really nothing they cannot do. These AMP “Power Women” for 2024 were nominated by readers, and each has blazed a trail, …
Aaron Jacobi, associate director of software engineering at First Orion, relies on hard work and a sharp intellect to help transform the mobile call experience. Since joining First Orion in 2018, he has played a pivotal role in the development …
There is a scribble on the whiteboard over Charles Morgan’s left shoulder, a green box with some squiggles of a sort. The faint lines suggest a dry-erase marker that was indeed running dry or an idea that was never fully …
When it comes to economic development in the technology sector, Arkansas is setting itself apart as the place to be. With one of the lowest costs of living in the country and a variety of business incentives for organizations in …