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BAZZEL DAZZLES
Meet One of the Hardest Working Men in Arkansas Media
INSIDE: Morning Mayhem | Top Professionals | Diversity in the Workplace
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Media super star and local celebrity David Bazzel photographed by Kellie McAnulty. Page 40
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AMP’S 40 IN THEIR FORTIES 2022 “Happy to see this! I think this is a group that is often forgotten!” Christine Gronwold
LONG-TIME KATV MORNING NEWS ANCHOR JOINS DELTA SOLAR “I could not be happier for this guy! Chris Kane is one of the sharpest and kindest men I’ve ever worked alongside. I was lucky to have him as a co-anchor and friend, who is now much more like a family member. When you spend that much time together at 4 in the morning for over a decade it’s hard not to become a real anchor for each other. It’s what Chris, Melinda and I did. We shared so many laughs, so many heartbreaks, so many trips, went through weddings and funerals and raising children together, lived through hours and hours on air during breaking news and weather, suffered through some major bloopers that we hope never resurface and saw dozens of coworkers come and go over the year. But we stayed and woke up at 2:30 a.m. every morning because we believed in what we were doing – but even more so, because we got to do it together. The time was right for us to give up that 2:30 a.m. alarm and live a more normal life with our kids and spouses. Chris will be so successful in this new industry. If you or your company wants to find out more about going solar, he is who you need to talk to. Delta Solar is sure lucky to have him on their team!” Alyson Courtney
VIEWPOINT: JIM CARGILL “TAKE THE TIME” “Jim Cargill, your words really hit home for me. Congratulations on a great career. Enjoy your retirement, as it’s well-deserved.” Nick Bradley Hole
TOP ONLINE ARTICLES
Sept. 5 - Oct. 5
1. Long-time KATV Morning News Anchor Joins Delta Solar 2. American Made General Store to Open Conway Location 3. Moses Tucker Plans $70M Upscale Apartment Complex on NLR Riverfront’ 4. Richardson Properties Reveal $70M Expansion to the Pointe North Hills 5. I-30 Speedway to Close After 66 Years with Final Race 6. LR Architects Share Plans for New Pinnacle Mountain Visitors Center
7. 4th & 25: After Last Week’s Near Disaster, Aggies Are No Joke 8. 4th & 25: Era of Good Feelings Has Arrived for Arkansas Football 9. Arkansas Scholarship Lottery to Launch LOTTO New Game 10. Porche, Luxury Auto Dealership Coming to Little Rock in 2023
Garland & Greenwood CPAs and Advisors, PLLC, a Little Rock-based accounting firm, has recently created a new Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm dedicated to financial planning and wealth management.
On Sept. 23, Sidney Moncrief held his 30 for 30: Shadow, a CEO group workshop, as an end to his Kindness in Action week – which brings attention to acts of kindness, the importance of awareness and focuses on the positive things that happen every day, and all of which, according to Moncrief, is in conjunction with student leadership teams.
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AN ELITE CLASS
Arkansas is known to lead in industries such as agriculture and manufacturing. But those aren’t the state’s only strengths. Whether it’s law, media or any other industry, Arkansas is home to some hardworking people who have a significant impact in our state.
We’ll give you an update on the legal industry in Arkansas, highlighting our 2022 class of Legal Elite and our list of the largest law firms in the state. We will also take a look at the ins and outs of the legal profession through the lens of Denton & Zachary.
Media is vastly important in the state, too, something we here at AMP know well. While we take care of digital and print news, there are so many other aspects of this industry worth highlighting – from radio royalty at 103.7 The Buzz and other iconic DJs to well-known TV personalities such as Craig O’Neill – there is so much to cover in this industry.
We are also applauding our annual list of Top Professionals, who all do such excellent work. Professionals like Brett Russell from Russell Cheverolet and Aaron Grimes with Capitol Glass (and several other businesses) and so many others who have made such great contributions to their respective fields.
Diversity is something that should always be celebrated and acknowledged, so this month, we are taking a look at Diversity in the Workplace with a list of some of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the state. We will also be looking at how places like Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, USAble and Thaden School have set the bar high for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Arkansas workforce.
Gentlemen: If you’ve ever been getting ready for a work event and stared at your closet for more than 10 minutes wondering what you should be wearing, we have good news for you. This month, we have created the perfect guide to follow when deciding what to wear and when to wear it. Tux or suit, we know just what you should wear for any formal occasion.
However, it’s not all work and no play. The very first FORMAT Festival in Bentonville just came to a close, and whether or not you were able to attend, we will be walking you through the place where all the magic happened – and explaining how a music festival of such a high magnitude made its way to the Arkansas Ozarks.
As always, there is so much to be celebrated in our great state, and the people that live in it. We have some of the greatest professionals, best environments and a lot more worth noting, and you can always count on AMP to shine a spotlight on the individuals, businesses and events that make Arkansas so special.
Hit me up with your comments or suggestions, and share your story ideas with me, at HBaker@ARMoneyandPolitics.com.
