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Rajesh Chokhani has been around the block a time or two in his life, if by block you mean the globe. In a 30-plus year career with Welspun, the native of India brought the global manufacturer to Arkansas. Once here,…

It may sound like mere background chatter to most people, but to Andrew Faulkner, “beep-boop-beep” ringing down a supermarket aisle or echoing through a lobby is music to the ears. Faulkner is CEO of Staley Technologies, a mid-sized national purveyor…

The banking landscape today is one of unparalleled access and control from your desktop to the palm of your hand. The industry is so technologically forward that it’s easy to forget just how recent all of these advancements are; just…

It’s the best of times and the most challenging of times for many businesses, and Little Rock’s Crist Engineers is no exception. Having had to pivot sharply with the rest of the universe to accommodate the onset of COVID last…

Cathy Riggans is not a bricklayer, an electrician nor a general contractor. She is neither shop steward for the local pipefitter’s union nor foreman on a construction site. As of this writing, in fact, it is unknown if she has…

College Sports and NIL: A Whole New Ball Game Tom Mars is one of the most powerful men in collegiate sports, but he’s never caught a screen pass, coached a Final Four squad or sat at the head of a…

Technology, COVID likely to Shape Law Profession for Years to Come Of all the industries impacted by the encroachment of technology and the creep of COVID-19, law firms aren’t the first to spring to many people’s attention. But that’s exactly…

Executive leadership of ERC Holdings has announced the expansion of its housing developments in Fort Smith’s iconic Chaffee Crossing neighborhood, the region’s premier live-work-play destination. “Today, we are pleased to announce five new subdivisions coming online in Chaffee Crossing,” said Rod Coleman,…

When Little Rock-based MDH Acquisition Corp. entered the SPAC fray earlier this year, officials were confident they would find a quality under-the-radar company for its first acquisition. Earlier this summer, officials announced a deal that would do just that. MDH is bringing together two entities, Olive.com and PayLink Direct, the payment services division…

Asked for the most impactful element of her rise from teller to the executive leadership ranks with Arvest Bank, Tanya James has a ready answer. She asked for it. “For me, I’ve been very clear on communicating career goals. I…