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NOVEMBER 2022/armoneyandpolitics.com
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ON THE COVER
Fallon Lee, Principal/Mechanical Engineer at Insight Engineering, photographed at 301 E. Roosevelt Rd. in Little Rock by DeWaine Duncan. Page 32
FEEDBACK
NELSON CHENAULT ESTABLISHES CAREER AS ONE OF STATE’S TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS “Love this!! Nelson is a talented photographer and an even better person!!” Holly Rose
STAYING SHARP: THERE’S NEVER A DULL MOMENT WITH LOCAL NEWS VETERAN CRAIG O’NEILL “Craig has always been a kind, unselfishness and wonderful person since I met him years sgo. He was very involved in the PTA at Forest Park School when I was principal. Years later. when I sponsored the Delta Classic for Literacy Spelling Bee at Dunbar Jr. High in LR, I called Craig and he was there. My last visit was chatting with him at the Hillary Clinton Children’s Library in 2020. He was funny and joy to be around. Good Vibes!” Arma Holmes-Hart
DAVID BAZZEL OVERSEES LITTLE ROCK TOUCHDOWN CLUB GROWTH, SUCCESS “Thanks George Makris and Simmons Bank for helping elevate the LIttle Rock TD Club to heights we’ve never seen before in our 18 years!!” Little Rock Touchdown Club
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Lifesavers Building in Maumelle Sells for $1.84M at Auction. The winning bidder on auction day was Castle Investments LLC, led by Bruce and Steve Cook, which outbid 13 others for the property.
UAMS, ACH Launch Program to Improve Children’s Mental Health Care. More than $2 million in federal grant money has been awarded to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to equip and support primary care providers across the state to screen, diagnose, treat and refer children with behavioral health conditions.
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A TIME TO BE THANKFUL
This year has just blown by; how can it already be November? I am excited about the holidays and have so much to be thankful for.
Women have made great strides in the architectural, engineering and construction industries in recent years. In Arkansas, women are proving they can perform just as well as men in these traditionally male-dominated fields. Despite the challenges they may face, professional women in Arkansas are making a big impact in several industries. They are helping build new homes and businesses and their skills are in high demand. As the state continues to grow, the need for qualified professionals will only increase and women will play a vital role in meeting this demand, helping to shape the future of Arkansas.
The November issue of AMP focuses on women in the architectural, engineering and construction fields, known collectively as AEC. These women are facing challenges and breaking barriers every day. They are an inspiration to other women who are considering a career in this field. On the cover of this issue, we shine the spotlight on Fallon Lee, principal PE of Insight Engineering PLLC, who has made a huge difference in the area of AEC.
AMP also looks at rising utility costs in the state of Arkansas and provides you with tips on conserving energy from SWEPCO, Black Hills Energy Arkansas and Arkansas Electric Cooperative.
And we bring you Arkansas Money & Politics’ “Best of 2022”. Tens of thousands of our readers have voted and provided their choices for the best in a variety of industries and categories, and we are ready to share the winners with you!
Now on to one of my favorite places to spend a Saturday, and a major tourist attraction besides, the Little Rock Zoo. In this issue, we focus on the business itself and how the public can help sustain this family-friendly amenity through the zoo’s promotional events and memberships. We salute everyone involved with this important community attraction, especially the caretakers who provide for the beautiful animals’ every need each day of the year, so that Arkansas families and guests may share time together enjoying a day at the zoo.
Thanks to everyone for reading. You, our readers, are one of the many things I am thankful for this year and of course, every year. Hit me up with your comments and story ideas at HBaker@ARMoneyandPolitics.com.
Heather Baker, President & Publisher hbaker@aymag.com / heatherbaker_ar
