Acosta brings simplicity to retail sales. We act as a catalyst to boldly connect brands, retailers and consumers, fueling growth and building long-term value throughout North America and Europe. We are deeply embedded in every corner of the retail industry, strengthening the local, regional and national relationships between brands and retailers.​ Our team of experts uses deep industry insight, cutting-edge analytics and integrated partnerships to help our clients move ahead with confidence.

AcreTrader is an agricultural real estate investing platform that helps buyers to buy shares of farmland through an online platform. AcreTrader provides transparency, flexibility, and ease of use to people wanting to invest in farmland while handling all aspects of administration and property management, from insurance and accounting to working with local farmers and improving soil sustainability. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Affirma is a professional services company that delivers dependable technology, digital, and business solutions. They specialize in technology consulting, digital agency services, and business operations transformation, helping clients streamline processes and enhance productivity. Their expertise includes cloud consulting, data analytics, and marketing strategies, positioning them as a reliable partner for businesses seeking innovation and efficiency. With a focus on client satisfaction, Affirma aims to exceed expectations and drive growth through tailored solutions.

Founded in 2021 by philanthropist Alice Walton, the School of Medicine will offer a four-year, medical degree-granting program that integrates conventional medicine with holistic principles and self-care practices. Taught by leading medical practitioners and scientific minds, the first-of-its-kind medical school will help students rise to the health challenges of the 21st century with a focus on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and will include an attached clinic for clinical training in these concepts. The School of Medicine seeks to be a national medical school with the goal of welcoming its inaugural class in 2025, pending programmatic and institutional accreditation.

Apex Systems is a staffing and consulting firm that specializes in providing workforce solutions across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. They focus on delivering tailored services such as project management, IT consulting, and workforce optimization, leveraging their expertise in artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. With a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and a commitment to ethical recruitment practices, Apex has established a solid market position and a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies. Their innovative approach and dedication to improving the recruitment experience differentiate them in a competitive landscape, contributing to their ongoing growth and success.

ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that leverages our technology and full suite of solutions to meet our customers’ supply chain needs. We started over a century ago as a local freight hauler. Today, we are a logistics powerhouse with global reach and 15,000 employees across 250 locations. This is the result of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, visionary leadership, and resilient people who are driven to always find a way to get the job done, no matter what. Using our technology, expertise, and power of scale, we connect shippers with the solutions they need — from ground, air, and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains — serving as a single logistics resource. We’re a trusted advisor. We listen, put ourselves in our customers’ shoes, and constantly look for opportunities to optimize. The solutions we recommend align with their goals. And when the unexpected happens, we’re there to assist. Our long history of innovation enriches our deep customer relationships.

Arisa Health is Arkansas's premier integrated behavioral health system, formed by uniting four leading providers to deliver comprehensive mental health and primary care services. The organization focuses on serving all clients, offering a sliding fee scale based on income, and ensuring no one is denied services due to race, age, or ability to pay. With a commitment to exceptional care, Arisa Health operates numerous locations across the state, providing a wide range of services including crisis intervention, therapeutic foster care, and school-based behavioral health programs. Their strong community presence and diverse service offerings position them as a leader in the behavioral health market in Arkansas.

Arkansas Arts Academy (AAA) is a PreK-12, lottery-based, open-enrollment public charter school focused on academic excellence through the integration of the arts in all academic areas. Aligning content standards with the arts, taught through innovation and creativity while assessing equitably to meet the needs and learning modalities of all students. AAA is an inclusive and supportive environment that strives to cultivate compassion through community collaboration and involvement. Our foundation model demands reflection and insight to remain relevant and captivating to our students. At Arkansas Arts Academy, we recognize that our students have inherent and unique gifts and abilities. For this reason, the basis of student learning will be formed by the acknowledgement, exploration, and development of these talents within an environment of continued cultivation of self-awareness and community consciousness. Our outstanding faculty in numerous visual and performing arts, and core learning areas are ready to guide and support your student on their learning path. AAA also provides many additional, special opportunities for on and off campus learning by inviting special guest instructors and incorporating museum partnerships with our curriculum. In addition to arts integration, AAA offers a variety of scaffolded arts classes for students in PreK-12th grade, allowing for growth and skill development. Students participate in visual and performing arts display and performances throughout each year as they prepare for arts pathways in high school that lead to internships and college/career readiness.

Founded in 1948, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the largest health insurer in Arkansas. Arkansas Blue Cross and its family of affiliated companies have more than 3,200 employees. For more than 75 years, Arkansas Blue Cross has been trusted by Arkansans for affordable, reliable insurance plans. Arkansas Blue Cross offers health and dental insurance policies for individuals and families who purchase their insurance directly as well as those whose insurance coverage is provided through their employer. Arkansas Blue Cross offers a full portfolio of health management tools and resources designed to improve the health of our members, no matter where they fall on the care continuum from healthy to chronic to acutely ill. As a not-for-profit mutual insurance company, Arkansas Blue Cross is owned by its policyholders, ensuring that premium dollars are used solely to pay claims and administrative costs, not to pay stock dividends.

Arkansas Children's Hospital is the only pediatric medical center in Arkansas and one of the largest in the United States, dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare for children. With a comprehensive system that includes two hospitals, a research institute, and a foundation, Arkansas Children's focuses on improving child health through innovative treatments, research, and community outreach. The hospital is recognized for its excellence in pediatric care, having been ranked in seven specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025. Its commitment to safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence drives its mission to make children better today and healthier tomorrow.

The Alice L. Walton Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded in 2017, dedicated to increasing access to the arts, improving education, enhancing health, and advancing economic opportunity for all. It operates several initiatives, including the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and has partnered with over 225 organizations to provide more than 400 grants, aiming to create meaningful change in communities in need.

Art Bridges is a foundation that shares outstanding works of American art with those that have limited access to our country’s most meaningful works. Art Bridges organizes exhibitions of American art for display at public and academic art museums of all sizes. These exhibitions draw from Art Bridges’ growing collection and partner institutions. The exhibitions supported by Art Bridges are engaging, content-rich, and include in-depth educational and interpretive materials. They range from single-object loans to fully developed thematic exhibitions and include support for programming, audience engagement, and meaningful evaluation. Art Bridges is deeply interested in furthering work that is innovative and experimental; multi-disciplinary; and audience-building.