Arkansas Business Hall of Fame

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The Sam M. Walton College of Business established the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame to recognize Arkansans - by birth or by choice - who have been successful business leaders. The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame is designed to honor, preserve and perpetuate the names and outstanding accomplishments of business leaders who have brought lasting fame to Arkansas.

2025 Induction Event

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Join us as we recognize and honor worthy Arkansas business leaders! The 2025 induction event will be held Friday, February 14, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and program at 6:30. Sponsorship opportunities are currently available below.

For questions or to purchase tickets by check please contact abhf@walton.uark.edu or (479) 575-6146.


Sponsorship/Table Reservation


2025 Inductees

Sam Alley

Sam Alley

Chairman
VCC

John Allison

John W. Allison

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Home BancShares

Jerry Brewer

Jerry Brewer

(1940 - 2022)
Chairman and Co-founder
Staffmark

John N. Roberts III

John N. Roberts III

Executive Chairman
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

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2025 Sponsors

Platinum

  • Arvest Bank
  • Brewer Family
  • Centennial Bank

Gold

  • John Allison Family
  • William Dillard Department of Accounting

Silver

  • Arkansas Children's
  • McLarty Companies
  • Mitchell Williams Law Firm
  • Robert Janes/Kevin Wilcox

Bronze