Faulkner Lifestyle June/July 2018 Edition
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seen | heard<br />
<strong>2018</strong><br />
BUSINESSMEN<br />
of INFLUENCE<br />
Erik Sward<br />
Bell & Sward, Owner<br />
Where did you grow up and get your education?<br />
I grew up in Little Rock. I received a bachelors of<br />
Biology from the University of Arkansas and a<br />
Masters in Health Administration from UAMS.<br />
What brought you to <strong>Faulkner</strong> County?<br />
My wife and I moved to Conway for her job and<br />
that is when we came up with the idea to open the<br />
business.<br />
How did you get your idea or concept<br />
for your business?<br />
One day I was wanting to buy a nice, white dress<br />
shirt and did not want to go to the big box stores. I<br />
quickly realized there was no place in Conway to<br />
buy men’s clothing.<br />
What do you love most about<br />
working/living in <strong>Faulkner</strong> County?<br />
The people in the community.<br />
To what do you attribute your success?<br />
God, amazing customers, supportive friends and<br />
family, reliable employees, and a little hard work<br />
and long hours.<br />
What does the future hold for you in<br />
<strong>Faulkner</strong> County?<br />
Hopefully many more years of business.<br />
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