Kevin Delaney isn’t sure he considers himself a scientist — but saying he plays one on TV oversimplifies things considerably. [dropcap]D[/dropcap]elaney is in the business of science communication. He has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and at the center of his own show, Street Science, on the Science Channel, which just wrapped…
Author, TV host, chef and hunter Georgia Pellegrini is bringing 16 women from across the nation to Arkansas from Sept. 21 to 24 for a long weekend full of adventure in the city and the country. [dropcap]S[/dropcap]he has hosted more than a dozen Adventure Getaways — at least 16, she says, but this is the…
Cavender’s Harrison, AR 870-741-2848 www.greekseasoning.com [dropcap]S[/dropcap]-C Seasoning Company, Inc. is the manufacturer of Cavender’s Greek Seasoning. The family business is now in its third generation. Husband and wife Lance and Cara Wohlgemuth run the business with Cara’s sister, Lisa Cavender. Spike Cavender and his son, Steve Cavender, started the business nearly 50 years ago, in…
Martinous Oriental Rug Company Little Rock, AR 501-224-0313 www.martinous.com [dropcap]D[/dropcap]avid Martinous, owner of Martinous Oriental Rug Company, has been heavily involved in his family-owned business for the past 51 years. Martinous says his business is based on high ethics, strong morals and great service. “Our family business is unique because of the years of experience…
FAB&T Jacksonville, Sherwood, Cabot & Austin, AR 800-982-4511 www.fabandt.com [dropcap]F[/dropcap]irst Arkansas Bank & Trust Senior Vice President and COO Mark T. Wilson says his family-owned business carries on the legacy of his grandfather, Pat Wilson. “We aren’t flashy and we aren’t trying to impress people with anything more than good, honest banking and a desire…
Gaston’s White River Legacy Lakeview, AR 870-431-5202 www.gastons.com [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he legacy began in 1958, when Al Gaston bought 20 acres on the White River. When his son Jim Gaston inherited Gaston’s White River Resort a few short years later, there were six small cottages and six boats. Today the resort sits on more than 400 acres,…
Mercedes-Benz of Little Rock Little Rock, AR 501-666-9457 www.mercedesbenzoflittlerock.com [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ercedes-Benz of Little Rock General Manager Kevin Wilson says the business is locally owned and has been serving Arkansas for over 40 years now. Wilson says the family-owned business is unique because the owners truly care about their employees and customers. According to the company’s website,…
Cooper Family Dentistry Jacksonville, AR 501-982-7547 www.coopersmiles.com [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 1977, Dr. James Cooper established Cooper Family Dentistry in Jacksonville. This year, the family business celebrated its 40-year anniversary. Today, Dr. James Cooper’s son, Dr. Jordan Cooper, runs and operates the business full-time. He joined Cooper Family Dentistry in 2006 following his graduation at the University of…
Diamond Center Fort Smith & Fayetteville, AR[ 479-452-0246 | 479-445-6646 www.diamondcenterjewelers.com [dropcap]J[/dropcap]im Cash III owns and operates the Diamond Center, a fine jewelry shop located in Fort Smith, Arkansas and Fayetteville, Arkansas. Cash says the store is unique because it is a Preferred Retailer with Preferred Jewelers International. He explained that because of its membership…
Daniel Little Rock, Bryant, & Benton, AR 501-223-8442 www.danielortho.com [dropcap]D[/dropcap]r. John Daniel, an Arkansas native, started Daniel Orthodontics in August of 1990. Dr. Daniel got started in his line of work because of his dad, who was also an orthodontist. “He continued the tradition from there,” Josh Seaman says. Seaman is the director of operations…
