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About the Show: We had a chance to sit down with Paul Gatling, the Editor and Associate Publisher of the https://talkbusiness.net/category/regions/northwest-arkansas-region/ (Northwest Arkansas Business Journal) recently. Paul has worked in Northwest Arkansas for more than two decades and cut his teeth in journalism and media at a daily newspaper in Central Arkansas as well as the Henderson State Sports Information office. Paul walks us through the genesis of the business journal from its origins in Little Rock to the creation and evolution of the business newspaper/magazine here in Northwest Arkansas. In addition to the https://talkbusiness.net/category/regions/northwest-arkansas-region/ (NWABJ magazine), they have a website, https://talkbusiness.net/ (Talk Business, and Politics) which updates daily business news here in NWA and beyond. They also have a podcast, a radio segment on https://www.kuaf.com/post/ozarks-large-thursday-july-22-2021 (Ozarks at Large on KUAF - Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report), and the https://talkbusiness.net/about-roby-brock/ (Roby Report) every Sunday morning on Channel Five here in Northwest Arkansas. We chronicle a lot of the changes that have taken place to put Northwest Arkansas on the map and how Walmart and some of the other large firms in the area have helped to propel the economic and population growth of the region. All this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas. Important Links and Mentions on the Show*: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gatling-79aa8545 (Paul Gatling on LinkedIn) Paul Gatling NWABJ Email https://talkbusiness.net/category/regions/northwest-arkansas-region/ (NWABJ Website) https://twitter.com/NWABJ/status/1415649587633827843 (NWABJ on Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/NWABJ/ (NWABJ on Facebook) https://talkbusiness.net/subscribe-nwa-business-journal/ (Subscribe to NWABJ) https://talkbusiness.net/category/video-podcasts/ (NWABJ Podcast) Paul’s favorite restaurants: https://www.doeseatplace.com/ (Doe’s) https://www.mcclards.com/ (McClards) http://www.thecatfishhole.com/ (Catfish Hole) https://www.flyingfishinthe.net/ (Flying Fish) Paul’s favorite Book right now: https://amzn.to/3ySDUod (The Cubs Way) This episode is sponsored by*: https://www.signature.bank/ (Signature Bank of Arkansas) - https://www.signature.bank/ (Signature Bank) was founded here in Northwest Arkansas in 2005. Their focus is personal and community banking. When you bank with a community bank, you’re investing in local businesses, local entrepreneurs, local charities, and the causes close to home. Signature Bank has worked hard to earn its tagline, “Community Banking at its Best.” You may ask why bank at Signature? Because they focus on the customer instead of having a branch on every corner, this means you can have your questions answered by a real person, whether you’re reaching out to the call center or your banker’s cell phone. You can access any ATM in the country without fear of a fee. They will refund all of those fees at the end of every month. Finally, they are constantly improving their digital offerings to ensure you can access the best financial tools from your laptop, phone, or tablet 24 hours a day. Signature Bank of Arkansas is a full-service bank offering traditional checking and savings accounts, investment accounts, business and personal loans, and mortgages. Give the folks at Signature Bank a call (479-684-4700) or visit their website https://www.signature.bank/ (Signature.Bank) and let them know you heard about them on the I am Northwest Arkansas Podcast. https://www.signature.bank/ (Signature Bank of Arkansas) is a Member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.