GC Habitat for Humanity welcomes ReStore director

Garland County Habitat for Humanity welcomed Candra Jennings as the ReStore director. Jennings will oversee the day-to-day operations of three ReStores located in Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village.

Jennings joins Habitat for Humanity with more than 12 years of retail experience. She has held several management positions with Walgreens and brings a range of talents to the ReStores, including human resource management, sales and marketing. Jennings holds a Bachelor of Science from Henderson State University.

She and her husband, Dean, have one child, Colton, and reside in Hot Springs.

1st Arkansas agent

relocates to local office

Nick Dodd, First Arkansas Insurance, has announced Taylor Horton has relocated to the Hot Springs office.

Horton has a four-year degree in insurance and risk management studies and has the UACIC designation -- University Associate Certified Insurance Councilor. It is a designation achieved through the National Alliance for insurance studies. The designation provides the ability for Horton to offer the loss control and risk management expertise to individuals and businesses that exceeds industry averages.

Horton is a member of the Risk & Insurance Management Society. This membership provides him immediate access to news on insurance products, laws and regulations. In addition, it provides a networking and learning opportunity with CEOs and business experts from some of the largest insurance groups in the world.

"Taylor's knowledge expertise, passion, commitment and firsthand experience will benefit area businesses in Arkansas and the Hot Springs area," states the press release.

Give Horton a call at 525-2600. "He will review your current homeowner, automobile and business policies to ensure you have the proper coverage to have peace of mind that your life savings will not be at risk in the event of an accident or loss."

Eldercare August Agent

of the Month announced

Cole Farley has been named Eldercare's Agent of the Month for his production during the month of August. He lead all other producing agents in total premium submitted for the month.

Farley specializes in offering a variety of competitative senior supplemental products through a number of nationally known insurance companies.

"Much of Cole Farley's continuous success can be attributed to a strong sense of community service, along with his ability to make the right recommendations to his prospects and clients based on their particular needs," according to a company spokesman.

For a free consultation and/or quote, Farley can be reached at 800-999-7340. Eldercare Insurance Services is located at 115 Sawtooth Oak, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Visit http://www.medicareinformation.com for information.

WCPDD director elected

to NADO 2017-2018 Board

Dwayne Pratt, executive director of the West Central Planning and Development District in Hot Springs, was recently elected to the National Association of Development Organizations 2017-2018 Board of Directors.

NADO was founded in 1967 to provide training, information and representation for regional development organizations throughout the United States.

Today, NADO member organizations serve local governments and the public within their regions through various programs focused on diversifying local economies, assisting businesses, creating jobs and providing social services.

The NADO Board of Directors oversees the association's budget and operations and develops policy on issues affecting regional development organizations.

"We are honored to have Dwayne serve on NADO's Board of Directors. He brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge and leadership on regional community and economic development issues to the national level," stated Joe McKinney, NADO executive director, in the release. "Most importantly, Dwayne is focused on helping our nation's local communities pursue comprehensive regional strategies for remaining economically competitive in today's rapidly changing global environment."

For more information, call McKinney at 202-624-5947 or email [email protected].

Business on 09/18/2017

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