CONWAY — After more than six years at Memorial Hospital, Kathy Bennett is stepping down as vice president for development and director of communications and public affairs to start her own digital marketing consulting business.
Bennett said she has long had a dream of working for herself, and over the past few months decided now is the time to launch a new phase in her career.
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