In early March, Hunter Yurachek said he’d already begun informal talks with Musselman’s agent about updating Musselman’s contract. After coaching Arkansas to its 10th straight SEC win in early March, Eric Musselman was well on his way to becoming one…
March 2021
- BusinessMagazineMarch 2021Tourism
New Horizons: Potential for Cycle Tourism Has Local Officials Ready to Ride
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterCity leaders across Arkansas are placing a priority on multi-use transportation infrastructure, as road cycling, bolstered by the pandemic, continues to grow in popularity. Soon, that infrastructure should include the state’s first officially designated U.S. Bicycle Route, USBR 80, to…
- AgricultureBusinessFinance & BankingMagazineMarch 2021
Safe Bet: Experts See Farmland Remaining A Wise Investment
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFarming is big business in Arkansas, forming the backbone of the state’s economy. Pumping $16 billion in the state’s economy each year, agriculture is the biggest industry in the state, impacting virtually everyone in the state. In Arkansas, producers are…
- BusinessFoodMagazineMarch 2021
Second Chance: Restaurateurs Discuss A Year Under COVID-19 and What Lies Ahead
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaOn a brisk weekend morning, gray skies hang low over Little Rock’s River Market district. Urban dwellers are just coming to life in the chic neighborhood, commingled with out-of-towners craning their necks for a bit of local flavor. It’s the…
- BusinessCultureMagazineMarch 2021
Craftsmen, Collectors: Heber Springs Company Helping Firearms Connoisseurs Tell Their Stories
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleBuying a gun can be an almost holy experience for the right person. Feeling the cool metal of the barrel, the wood grain of the stock and the tension of the mechanisms is part of a ritual for gun owners.…
By Dave Roberts I use the word “bikeability” quite a bit these days, but thought I would look it up, for the sake of this article, to see if it is officially a word. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, bikeable means…
- BusinessMagazineMarch 2021
‘Not Your Father’s Factory Floor’: ABB Helping Change Conversation About Workforce Development
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWalking the floor at ABB’s industrial electric motor plant in Fort Smith, Johnny McKusker remembers an old advertising tag line and applies it to his industry. “This isn’t your father’s factory floor.” Indeed, the vibe on ABB’s bright, manufacturing…
- BusinessMagazineMarch 2021Nonprofit
Feeling The Squeeze: Nonprofits Relying On Gumption, Faith To Survive
Nonprofits, like many other businesses, have felt the heavy financial burden brought on by COVID-19. But, unlike most businesses, charities have faced the unique challenge of balancing a higher demand for services with a decline in revenue. The financial instability…
- BusinessCultureFoodMagazineMarch 2021Politics
The Digs of the Deal: Copper Grill, Embossed With Spirit of Cajun’s Wharf
When hearing the name “Cajun’s Wharf,” Arkansans everywhere — or at least those in Central Arkansas — are bound to listen with hushed, reverent tones. The famed former restaurant, tucked against the banks of the Arkansas River, once hosted politicians,…
- BusinessBusiness & FinanceFinance & BankingMagazineMarch 2021
Growth Mode: Arkansas Federal Continues Growth Despite Pandemic
Arkansas in the name of Arkansas Federal Credit Union reflects its history being founded in 1956 to serve the banking needs of personnel at the Little Rock Air Force Base. But today, while this is one of the largest financial…