Charlene Simon is the embodiment of the Mark Twain quote, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Simon is a serial entrepreneur whose success has proved a formal education is just a formality. A wife at 15 and mother of three by 20, her…
Becky Whelan never imagined some 20 years ago when she was a customer at Cecil’s Fine Jewelry that someday she would be the owner. She had a thriving design business, first in Hot Springs Village in the 1970s and 1980s and then as the head of design for the old Brandon House until the late…
Blackmon Auctions, a third-generation, family-owned, auction company specializing in construction, trucking, industrial, and real estate sales is celebrating its 81st year in business. “We are still owned by the original family, and we have been in business longer than any others in the industry,” says CEO Thomas Blackmon. “We are also rare that for the…
Arkansas is home to a number of outstanding companies that have been passed down through generations. It’s an impressive feat to launch a business and be able to pass it to the next generation, much less successive generations. John Ward, co-director of The Center for Family Enterprises at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and…
Who’s Hungry? There are no two ways about it; Arkansas is loaded with great restaurants. From hip new spots to time-honored haunts, there’s no reason to ever go hungry in the Natural State. We know going out to eat costs you both time and money. And sometimes, you just can’t decide where to go. Ask…
At Conner Homes we understand building a home is a big decision, so we want to make your experience as comfortable, convenient, and cost effective as possible. We are focused on investing in our community, building quality homes at a practical price and maintaining the highest level of customer service. Our homes are well thought…
CMI Construction is a general contracting company focused on residential additions and remodels, commercial construction, and restoration services, through its Home Restoration NWA division. Their work spans from interior and exterior home improvement, kitchen makeovers and bath renovations to outdoor living areas. CMI specializes in large-scale residential remodeling and enjoys working with clients on transforming…
Diversifying an income portfolio is often the best way to avoid bumps in the market, and Kim Minor has done just that. She is the principal broker and co-owner of RE/MAX Real Estate Results with offices in Bentonville and Springdale, the No. 1 RE/MAX office in the state of Arkansas for 13 consecutive years. In…
Buffington Homes of Arkansas is a homebuilding company that allows families in Northwest Arkansas to build and personalize a home they love in a one-stop shop. “Our vision is to give families the opportunity to create a beautiful home in this beautiful part of Arkansas,” says Buffington Homes CEO Jake Helton. “Our goal is much…
By The Good Earth Garden Center | Photography by Jamison Mosley The false starts of spring interspersed with our coldest weather of the year adds a special kind of angst to our ready-to-garden longings! How can we get our green fix this confusing time of year? Houseplants. Thumb through any magazine, Instagram feed or Pinterest…
