The 54 members of Leadership Arkansas Class XVII have wide-ranging characteristics and varying accolades, however they all have one thing in common: all are leaders within their respective communities and industries and are interested in expanding that involvement across the state of Arkansas. Over the course of nine months, these individuals worked together to become better acquainted with the issues facing Arkansas, experienced the best that the regions and communities offer, networked with some of the best and brightest in the state, and honed their already-demonstrated leadership capacities. Congratulations to the most recent graduates of Leadership Arkansas: Leadership Arkansas Class XVII!