Corporate Partners

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 approximately 2,870 employees.

Arkansas Blue Cross differs from commercial insurers in several ways. Arkansas Blue Cross is a not-for-profit mutual insurance company. That means that nearly all the money we collect as premium is paid out in benefits for customers — on the average, nearly 85 cents of every dollar. The remainder — about 15 cents of every dollar — is used for operating expenses and reserve funds, which we are required by law to maintain.

As a not-for-profit, mutual insurance company, Arkansas Blue Cross is owned by its policyholders, not by stockholders. This means that premium dollars are used solely to pay claims and administrative costs, not to pay stock dividends. Any excess funds are held in reserve for payment of future claims. Arkansas Blue Cross must maintain a fiscal balance between premium income and benefits paid to ensure that we have the ability to continue to offer these products and to pay policyholder claims in the future.

In Business since 1946, Baldwin & Shell has consistently maintained a leadership role in the construction field.

It is an accomplished, smooth-running organization that offers both financial and management capabilities to provide  clients with timely, cost-efficient construction that is competitively priced.

Since the early 1900's, when Hardin Bale first purchased Little Rock's Chevrolet dealership, the commitment of Bale Chevrolet to its community and employees has been steadfast.  The words on the Company's brochure in 1930 still hold true today:  "The Bale Company is a modern-day motor center - a place where every type of repair and replacement may be secured-a friendly institution where interested executives and sales people will discuss your motoring problems with you."  The dedication to customers which began in 1912 has been passed down through four generations of Bale and is reflected in the company's established principals of excellence.

This commitment to excellence also extends to Bale Chevrolet's involvement in the community.  As an Easter Seals Corporate Partner since 2008, Bale Chevrolet has been actively involved in various events and programs.  Serving on the Arkansan of the Year Dinner Committee for both 2009 and 2010, the event set new records in dollars raised for both years.  Employees of the Company also put together one of the largest teams for the annual Rollin' on the River event.

Thank you Bale Chevrolet for your commitment to Easter Seals Arkansas and the children and adults we serve.

For more than 130 years BancorpSouth has met the banking needs of the communities it serves through a series of community banks managed with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our banks team with their communities to grow by actively participating in public-private partnerships that build communities and provide a better way of life for all of their citizens. With over 300 locations in eight states, we give you the regional banking convenience with the community banking service you deserve and be Right Where You Are.

BancorpSouth Insurance Services’ was built on a strong foundation of respect, trust and integrity.   Founded in 1882, BancorpSouth Insurance Services opened their first office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Made up of well-established insurance agencies, BancorpSouth Insurance Services is one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the nation.

Bird and Bear Medical opened its doors in February of 2001. We began as a mobility provider but quickly realized that we wanted to offer a wider array of services to the patients in our community. In January of 2002, we merged with a local respiratory provider, Blanks Home Oxygen, to form the new and improved Bird and Bear Medical. Since early 2002, we have been expanding our service area and offerings to provide the most comprehensive services possible to our patients, their caregivers, and our referrals.

Currently, we have eight service locations across Arkansas that provide general DME, respiratory (oxygen and sleep therapy) and enteral nutrition services.

We strive to provide high quality and safe patient care through our 80+ associates; all of which go through extensive training with the products and services we offer. Our staff brings centuries of combined home care experience to help care for our patients. We have Medical Equipment Technicians, Respiratory Therapists, and Billing Associates. We are eager to help you with your homecare needs. Please contact us so that we may be your homecare resource.

Business World has been locally owned since 1977 and offers document solutions for copying, scanning, color, as well as networking services. We have a staff of 50 employees who are committed to serving you.

Business world boasts award winning products as well as people that are empowered to make decisions and get the job done. We can do this because we have our own local warehouse of parts, supplies, and equipment. Unlike many companies, we also have localized billing, and live people available to assist you with all your questions and needs.

Business World has earned a reputation of integrity because of our role and involvement within the community as well as consistently providing outstanding customer care. Our goal is to assist with increasing your productivity and efficiency by providing you with affordable document solutions.

At CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc.,  we have been serving families in Conway, Arkansas and Faulkner, Conway and Perry Counties since 1975. We would like to extend thanks to the many families in the city of Conway & Faulkner, Conway or Perry County who have trusted us to help them buy or sell a home. 

CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc. located in Conway, AR, has been a locally owned and operated real estate company for over three decades.  Call our Conway office today at 501-327-2121 or toll free at 800-490-0021 to work with our award winning real estate professionals in central Arkansas.

At CENTURY 21 Dunaway & Hart, Inc.  we use state of the art technology to promote your home including our monthly television show and magazine.

We belong to a network of over 140,000 professionals who take pride in what they do and specialize in providing a variety of superior real estate services to local communities around the world. Understanding your personal goals and needs is at the heart of our dedication to you. We are ready to assist you with all of your real estate needs and look forward to working together with you

Friday, Eldredge & Clark traces its history to December 1, 1871, when attorneys George E. Dodge and Benjamin S. Johnson formed a partnership for the practice of law, representing what was then known as the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad, one of Arkansas's first major legal clients.  In 1982, Union Pacific Railroad Company acquired Missouri Pacific Railroad, and the firm continues to represent the dominant railroad in Arkansas.  Though the railroad's name and ours have changed throughout the years, our focus on clients, every day, has never varied.  For 50 years, we have been the state's largest law firm, serving clients in virtually every industry.

With a philosophy centered on representing clients with a disciplined marketing strategy, our agency consistently implements several highly successful annual marketing plans that produce dramatic results. Because of this dedication to a marketing based philosophy, the agency builds advertising messages that solve marketing and sales problems.

At Heathcott Associates, we believe that the most effective advertising comes from messages that solicit a tangible, trackable response. In other words, the ad messages must use every available means to get prospects to react and ACT NOW! Successful messages are those that pull REAL responses directly from its prospects.

The agency has extensive experience in all areas of media, including broadcast production. Our broadcast department constantly produces local, regional and national advertising messages that “break through the clutter” and generate,"move the needle" results for a wide variety of clients.

IBERIABANK and its associates have been committed to supporting the mission of Easter Seals for many years. 

It's the bank's philosophy to take every opportunity to make our community a better place for our families and friends to live, work and play.   IBERIABANK believes in advocating change where appropriate, providing support where needed, and giving guidance where value can be added.

On May 1, IBERIABANK  partnered with Easter Seals for a lovely event called Perfect Pairs.  The evening consisted of an elegant five-course meal at 1620 The Restaurant with wine pairings provided by Bruce Cochran of Custom Beverage.

Parker Auto Group in Little Rock, AR treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. We know that you have high expectations, and as a car dealer we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time. Allow us to demonstrate our commitment to excellence!

QualChoice Health Insurance is your trusted local partner in providing the best value in health benefits. Our friendly, personal service and track record of treating people right are one reason we’re the quality choice for health insurance in Arkansas.

Excellent Value

·      Competitive Pricing

Our plans are affordably priced, often lower than our competition’s.

·      Helpful Staff

Dedicated Account Representatives guide plan administrators from enrollment through wellness programs.

·      Health and Wellness Support

One-on-one programs staffed by registered nurses help members stay healthy and manage chronic conditions, lowering healthcare costs.

·      Round-the-Clock Resources

Direct online access to a team of medical professionals and a 24/7 toll-free nurse advice line help avoid unnecessary doctor visits.

Multiple Solutions

·      Group Medical Plans

o   Point of Service (POS)

o   Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

o   Qualified CDHP Plans

·      Supplemental Insurance Policies

o   QualChoice Vision Benefits

Administered by Superior Vision

o   QualChoice Dental Benefits

o   Life Insurance Policies

·      Individual Medical Plans

o   IQChoice^® Individual and Family Plans

o   MediQ65^® Medicare Supplement Insurance

o   QuicChoice^TM Short-Term Health Insurance

·      Third Party Administration

·      FSA/HRA Administration

·      Extensive Medical Provider Network

National network of 650,000+ practitioners, hospitals and medical facilities to keep members covered most anywhere they travel.

Personal Service

·      100% Arkansas Based Company

All our employees are based right here in Arkansas. This means faster, more efficient answers for you.

·      Friendly and Efficient Customer Service

Our members report higher satisfaction with QualChoice customer service than the competition’s — and 92% of our participating healthcare providers recommend QualChoice!

·      Online Access 24 Hours a Day

Access to benefit and claim information any time, day or night at qualchoice.com.

Since 1911, Snell Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory has been committed to quality, knowing that the best patient care happens when the whole rehabilitation team is actively involved in providing that care.   Four generations of the Snell family have continued the pursuit of excellence in providing patients with a variety of options that enable them to lead more active, mobile and independent lives. 

St. Vincent Health  System has come a long way from a small 10 bed charity hospital started by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as Little Rock’s first hospital in 1888.  Today, more than 120 years later, we now offer state-of-the-art critical and emergency care in a brand new facility at St. Vincent Infirmary as well as futuristic robotic surgery.  We deliver babies in a completely renovated Center for Women and Children.  Specialists in cardiovascular, neurosurgical, oncology, orthopaedic, general surgical, and urology services provide comprehensive care to patients from Central Arkansas, the surrounding region, and literally throughout the world.

Corporate Spotlight

Since 1999, Sysco Arkansas has been supporting the mission of Easter Seals as a Corporate Partner.   With headquarters in Little Rock, Sysco Arkansas travels 2.5 million miles annually to deliver over 10 million cases of fresh/frozen food, supplies and equipment to 3,600 restaurant and institutional food service operators throughout Arkansas.   Sysco is committed to the success of their customers, highly trained associates, cutting edge technology and environmental sustainability. 

The dedication and commitment of Sysco Arkansas also extends to the organization's involvement in the community.  President of Sysco Arkansas, Harry Cotros, leads by example in serving the community.  As an active member of the Easter Seals Board of Directors, Cotros encourages his employees to volunteer and participate in the various events and programs of Easter Seals.      

As a Corporate Partner, Sysco Arkansas provides food and equipment for special events including Rollin' on the River, Art and Soul, Taste of the Mediterranean and Wine Dine Donate.

Recently, employees of Sysco donated $25,000 to support Easter Seals programs.  Click here for more information on this latest gift.

 Thank you Sysco Food Services of Arkansas for your commitment to Easter Seals Arkansas and the children and adults we serve.

Located at 10700 N Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, The Crown Shop has the edge on modern, unique, and fun gifts.  We do custom imprinting, embroidery and engraving.

Twin City Transportation, Inc. was established in 1975 by Ron Glass as a pick up and delivery service for airfreight forwarders and cargo companies.

As the business grew it quickly became apparent that there was a need to expand onto the truckload freight arena. 

Thirty years later, under the innovative leadership of President Herb Martin, the company is still providing the quality service that companies nationwide have come to expect. Consistency, reliability and timeliness have proven to be the key to TCT's success. Everyone at Twin City Transportation works together, making your expectations a reality.

From the centrally located terminal in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the satellite office in Prescott, Arkansas, the company offers a suite of services ready to flawlessly execute any shipping needs.

For over 65 years,   Welsco has been the premier Welding Supply and Industrial Gas Supplier in the South.  Welsco, Inc., a family owned business, is committed to family values, positive attitudes, integrity, shared knowledge and respect for each other and our community.  The company has shared these values with Easter Seals as a Corporate Partner since 2002.  Welsco's CEO, Angela Harrison-King, has been a dedicated Board Member for 6 years and is Chairman of the Development Committee. 

Each year, Welsco hosts a golf tournament called "Driving for Disabilities" that benefits Easter Seals.  This year, the tournament raised over $30,000.  Many who play in the tournament say the highlight of the day is meeting the Easter Seals Ambassador who presents the awards and door prizes.  This year, Jaylon, was there to greet the golfers as they came off the course.

Thank you Welsco for your outstanding partnership and your commitment to children and adults with disabilities.

Windstream Communications is supporting the mission of Easter Seals as both a Corporate and Technology Partner.  Ranked 4th in the 2009 Business Week list of the 50 best performing U.S. companies, Windstream is headquartered in Little Rock.  The company is a provider of phone, high-speed internet and high-definition digital TV services in 16 states and also offers a wide range of IP-based voice and data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and government agencies.  Windstream shared its technology expertise with Easter Seals by setting up a computer lab designed specifically for adults with disabilities so they can learn computer skills and research and access job opportunities as they seek to become contributing members of their communities. 

  Thank you Windstream for your commitment to Easter Seals Arkansas and the children and adults we serve.