It’s a milestone few companies can say they’ve reached, but next year ArcBest will mark its 100-year anniversary. The Fort Smith-based shipping and logistics company has stayed in business through World War II, the Cold War, The Great Depression, The…
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May 2022
- AMP NewsBusinessBusiness servicesEnergyMagazineManufacturingMay 2022Small businessTransportation
Big Rigs, Big Issues: Arkansas’ Trucking Industry Dealing with Challenges on Multiple Fronts
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaA popular bumper sticker of the 1970s, spotted throughout rural areas, read, “Don’t complain about a farmer with your mouth full.” The same can be said about the trucking industry. Except in the latter’s case, the phrase doesn’t go far…
- AMP NewsMagazineMay 2022
Big Wheel, Keep on Turnin’ — Port of Little Rock Rolling Through Major Hot Streak
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaIt’s good to be the Port of Little Rock these days. The business park announced April 20 it had reached an agreement with W&W|AFCO Steel, the largest steel fabricator in the country, to locate a production facility there, bringing $18.7…
- GovernmentMagazineMay 2022Media/MarketingOpinionSports/OutdoorsTourism
Home Team? It Would Be a Crying Shame If the Hogs Become Dickey-Stephens’ Only Big Baseball Draw
by Brent Birchby Brent BirchOn April 26 in North Little Rock, the Arkansas baseball team narrowly escaped embarrassment by eeking past a sub-.500 UCA squad, 2-1, in 10 innings in front of a sellout crowd of 10,333 people. The Razorbacks have now won 18…
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The Last Word: It Was a Good Day
by Randy Ortby Randy OrtWednesday, May 4, 2022, was a good day. As a 34-year veteran of state government in Arkansas, I’ve seen a little bit of everything. Some pretty, some not so pretty. Some good, some…. well, you get the picture. And I’ve…
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 of every family…
- AgricultureAgricultureAMP NewsGovernmentMagazineMay 2022Media/MarketingSports/OutdoorsTourism
The Digs of the Deal: Gillett’s Coon Supper Leaves Arkansas Politicians Hungry for History
One of the most iconic annual events in Arkansas is the Coon Supper in Gillett. What started as a small community meal to celebrate the hunting season has grown into a statewide event featuring Arkansas politicians, athletes and celebrities that…
- AgricultureBusinessBusiness servicesConstruction/Real EstateMagazineManufacturingMay 2022Small businessTransportation
Building a Lasting Legacy: Hugg & Hall Sticks with What Works
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe quality of a company isn’t accurately measured in times of plenty — as an old saying in the retail world goes, “You don’t impress anyone at Christmas.” The true measure of a firm, be it strategy, staying power or…
- AMP NewsBusinessBusiness servicesHealth CareInsuranceMagazineMay 2022Small businessTechnology
Shelter from the Storm: COVID Continues to Shape Insurance Industry
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe insurance industry isn’t one known for rapid change, but a global pandemic has a way of altering even the most steadfast of business currents. After two years, insurance companies are still adjusting to the evolving marketplace as COVID continues…
Arkansas is full of dynamic duos, those couples and partners who’ve made lasting impacts on their communities. And they come in all shades and sizes, from community business leaders to those Arkansans making noise on a global stage. Here at…