The A-State Advantage
The A-State Advantage is hosted by Heather Nelson, and she bridges the gap between high-level academic research and real-world industrial application to solve the Mid-South’s most pressing workforce challenges. Featuring a mix of visionary researchers and industry titans, the series showcases tangible "Economic Impact Stories" that move beyond theory into pragmatic results. This is the definitive platform for regional business leaders to discover direct pathways for leveraging Arkansas State resources to gain a competitive advantage in a global market.
The A-State Advantage
Latest Episodes
500 Cities, One Mission Mark Hayes on Infrastructure Nobody Talks About - and Why Arkansas Cities are the Foundation Every Business is Actually Built On
Cities are where Arkansas actually runs, and Mark Hayes spends his days making sure they can keep running. Mark is the Executive Director of the Arkansas Municipal League, representing 500+ cities and towns, and he joins us to connect the dots ...