The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently selected the owners of Custom Aircraft Cabinets, Inc., of North Little Rock as the 2014 Small Business Person of the Year for Arkansas. Custom Aircraft Cabinets is co-owned by Paul Reesnes and Mike Gueringer.
“Your hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to your community have helped you succeed,” said Fred Baldassaro, assistant administrator, Office of Communications & Public Liaison, U.S. SBA. “The SBA is pleased to recognize your achievements and your role in driving our nation’s economic growth.” Each year since 1963, the president has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small Business Week (NSBW). NSBW recognizes outstanding small business owners for their personal successes and contributions to our nation. According to the SBA, more than half of Americans who work either own or work for a small business. [Read more…]
Teams from six Arkansas colleges and universities were announced yesterday as finalists in the 14th annual Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition that is managed by The Arkansas Economic Acceleration Foundation (AEAF), an affiliate of The Arkansas Capital Corporation Group. On April 9, winners will be announced in the following categories: 
Win Bruhl is a retired art administrator and studio artist who taught for various universities during a 43 year career following the completion of the Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking and sculpture at Montana State University. Recently retired from the Art Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he taught drawing while continuing an interest in printmaking in his studio, Southern Flyer Press. During his career in higher education, 23 years were dedicated to departmental administration at Southeast Missouri State University, Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and UALR. 
The Arkansas Capital Corporation Group is pleased to name Kathleen Purcell controller. Purcell will focus on administrative and financial roles for the company. Purcell previously served as a controller for ClearPointe Holdings, Inc. Prior to ClearPointe Holdings, Purcell held various accounting positions at Frost, PLLC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 
Galley Support Innovations, owned by Gina and Wade Radke, specializes in manufacturing interior hardware such as locks, latches, retainers, door bolting systems, custom latches, and more. Clients include Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, Boeing, American Airlines, Jamco, and others. The company 
Dr. Lance Smith, a graduate of Lake Hamilton High School in Hot Springs, returned to his hometown after receiving his pharmacy degree. Smith worked at a local Kroger pharmacy but knew he wanted to have his own business. In conjunction with Arkansas Capital Corporation Group, the 
Six Bridges Capital Corporation, in partnership with The Arkansas Capital Corporation Group, is pleased to announce that First Security Bank has been named its REAL (Real Estate Advantage Loan) 504 loan banking partner of the year for 2013. Six Bridges Capital, Arkansas’s leading provider of REAL 504 loans, will present the award Friday, February 14, at 10 a.m. Six Bridges Capital and First Security Bank partner in ensuring Arkansas businesses have the capital they need to succeed. Six Bridges and First Security partnered to lend more than $13 million to Arkansas businesses in 2013 and assisted in the creation of 60 new jobs. The media is invited to attend the award presentation, which will include a Valentine’s Day twist, at First Security Bank, 17810 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, on February 14 at 10 a.m.