ANOTHER LOOK INTO THE C-SUITE

This month, AMP shines a light once again on the C-Suite, recognizing some of the state’s top executives as nominated by readers. We’re talking CEOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs and their equivalents. These are the folks who help business move in Arkansas.

Ours isn’t a ranking — if it were up to us, every business owner, executive and worker would be tied at the top — but it’s a reflection of who our readers are thinking about when they think about leadership at the top level.

Also inside, you’ll find a look at the state’s economic development prospects for 2023. Caleb Talley looks at how a focus on health care is helping northwest Arkansas keep up with its continued growth; Angela Forsyth sits down with new University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson; we talk to Hawgsports.com publisher Trey Biddy about how NIL is changing the college game; and Mark Carter visits with Mike McKinnis, son of the legendary Jerry McKinnis, about the iconic “Fish Factory” studios in Little Rock.

And speaking of which, I’m so grateful to welcome back Mark to the editor’s role for AMP with this issue. Seeing that Hog print back in his office and the Reese’s wrappers strewn about his old desk does my heart good. It’s like he never left.

As always, thanks for reading. We have big plans for the future and would love for you to join us on the journey. Hit me up with story ideas at HBaker@ ARMoneyandPolitics.com.