Women

As a woman who’s worked in a male-dominated industry since before she finished school and subsequently climbed the ladder, I can relate a little to some of the industry professionals highlighted in this month’s issue. The November issue of Arkansas…

The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, in partnership with the UCA Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), will host its third Women’s Business Showcase on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 6–8 p.m. in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on…

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood has been named WOW’s Woman of the Year for 2021. WOW, or Women’s Own Worth, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence. Its mission is to help women and their…

Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama once said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” At Arkansas Money & Politics, we wholeheartedly agree with this statement. It is critical to have women in…

Banking plays an important role in economic development and mobilization by providing access to loans, checking accounts, saving accounts, credit cards and more. Professionals in the banking industry serve both businesses and individuals to help them manage their finances.  Arkansas…

A University of Arkansas professor and adjunct senior economist for the University of Southern California recently revealed in a research brief that women’s work status, mental health and more are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Gema Zamarro, a professor…

by Dwain Hebda  The Arkansas Republican Women Caucus may have just one legislative session under its belt, but its already enjoyed enviable success that suggests the body will be a force to be reckoned with for the foreseeable future.   The…

Anna Beth Gorman, executive director of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, didn’t know what to expect out of the first meeting of Save10, the foundation’s newest initiative to educate women on the basics of financial literary. But given the subject…

by Stephen Houserman The 21 Republican women serving in our state legislature were a force of nature in Arkansas’s body politic this year and have proved themselves to be an irreplaceable asset to our state. The work they have accomplished…

by Caleb Talley | Photography by Jamison Mosley The 2019 legislative session of the 92nd General Assembly began on Jan. 14 when lawmakers converged on the Arkansas State Capitol. The session is already a historic one, as the number of…