Generational Businesses

Feature image above: Scott and John Freyaldenhoven Few heating and air conditioning outfits in central Arkansas — or, really, anywhere — have such a longstanding reputation for excellence as Freyaldenhoven Heating and Cooling in Conway. Just shy of six decades …

Family is big in Arkansas, and it stands to reason that family businesses are, as well. Generational businesses are the backbone of business in the Natural State. In Arkansas, family business can mean many things — from global corporations to …

Welcome to 2026 and Arkansas Money & Politics! We made it through the holidays, and while the tinsel and the tree may stay up for some of us a while longer, the changing of the calendar tells us it is …

Family Foundations   Family is big in Arkansas, and it stands to reason that family businesses are, as well. Generational businesses are the backbone of business in the Natural State. In Arkansas, family business can mean many things — from …

At Network Services Group, family leadership means learning from the ground up   Ryan Flynn may be CEO of Network Services Group in North Little Rock today, but the son of co-founder Gary Flynn started in a decidedly unglamorous role …

Keeping the family business going a priority at Pettus Workplace Solutions   Ensuring continuity can be a challenge for small businesses, where parents often sell or close shop as children leave for greener pastures. That is particularly true for office …

Father-son team at Precision Print Solutions understands people buy from people   It is often said that at a family-owned business, all the employees become like family. For Matt St. Clair, president of Precision Print Solutions in Little Rock, that …

One of the leading families in  hospitality is the unbeatable team at JTJ Restaurants   To hear a ring of pride in Jim Keet’s voice, just get him started talking about his family. The longtime restauranteur and businessman, whose career …

In the realm of family businesses, succession planning takes on a unique significance. These organizations often have a rich legacy of traditions, values and expertise passed down through generations. However, ensuring a seamless transition of leadership from one generation to …

The People Business Family is big in Arkansas, and it stands to reason that family businesses are, as well. Generational businesses are the backbone of business in the Natural State, and while we don’t claim to have a comprehensive list …