Arkansas Cattle Auction
Location: Searcy, Ark.
Owners: Randy and Melissa Goodman
History: Arkansas Cattle Auction sits on more than 13 acres with easy access off of Highway 67/167. It is...
Miller True Value Hardware
Owner: Meredith Miller
Manager: Nathan Miller (pictured)
Location: Harrison, Ark.
History: Meredith Miller’s grandfather, Nathan Miller, started the business in 1931.
“Then one of his sons, my father...
Happy Trails Trailer Sales
Owner: Charles Henson
Location: Van Buren, Ark.
Employee: John Roberts (pictured)
History: Charles Henson was working as a car dealer in 2006. He owned an empty lot...
Hudson Fencing and Welding
Owner: Chris Hudson
Location: Harrison, Ark.
History: Hudson Fencing and Welding owner Chris Hudson moved to his great-grandpa’s house in Harrison, Ark., when he was 5...
J&D Custom Meat Processing
Owner: John Valencia
Location: Greenwood, Ark.
History: “I began working at Whirlpool in Fort Smith, Ark., in 2001. Then in 2009, when I was working as...
Lunsford Veterinary Care Center
Owners: Drs. Michael and Niki Lunsford
Location: Tontitown, Ark.
History: “My wife Niki and I met during vet school. Upon graduation at age 37 and wanting...
P&K Equipment
Owner: Dr. Barry Pollard
Location: Springdale, Ark.
Manager: Brad Wright (pictured)
History: P&K Equipment was started in 1985 by neurologist Dr. Barry Pollard and another partner, who...
Elkins Farmers Coop
Location: Elkins, Ark.
Business: Elkins Farmers Coop
Manager: Andi Carlton
History: “This area cooperative, which is now comprised of 17 stores, opened in 1944 in Fort Smith...
Bixby Farm And Ranch Supplies
Owner: Stan Cowan
Location: Bixby, Okla.
History: “Our feed and supply business began a few blocks from here in 1987 when I rented a building,” owner...
Meadors Lumber Company
Owners: Meadors family
Locations: Ozark, Alma and Clarksville, Ark.
Manager: Charlie Meadors (pictured)
History: “Our oldest records are from 1936 when Tulsa (Okla.) carpenter Claude Meadors...
