Local Advertising Agency CEO Appointed to Central Arkansas American Heart Association Board of Directors

Michael Steele accepts invitation to make Central Arkansas healthier community.

Michael Steele, President and CEO of Little Rock advertising agency, Advantage Communications, Inc. (500 Broadway, Suite 402; Little Rock), has recently been appointed to the American Heart Association Central Arkansas Board of Directors.

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission statement is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." The association's 2020 impact goal is to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent. Since 1949, the American Heart Association has grown rapidly in size, financial resources, involvement with medical and non-medical volunteers, and influence - both nationally and internationally.

“I am honored to be appointed as a member of the Central Arkansas American Heart Association Board of Directors,” explained Steele. “Understanding the need to promote a heart-healthy community for Arkansans, I am eager to roll up my sleeves and get to work! I thank the American Heart Association for this opportunity.”

Advantage Communications, Inc. is a full-service, advertising, marketing and public relations agency located in downtown Little Rock. Established in late 2000, Advantage Communications, Inc. has serviced a variety of clients some of which include Verizon Wireless, Central Arkansas Water, Arkansas Adult Education, Stamp Out Smoking, the Department of Workforce Services, the Arkansas Department of Health HIV/STD/Hepatitis C Section, Arkansas Minority Health Commission, and more.

For more information about the American Heart Association or the Central Arkansas Board of Directors, call 501.375.9148 or visit www.americanheart.org/ar. For more information about Advantage Communications, Inc, visit www.advantageci.com or call 501.374.2220.