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Bank OZK Grows Its Texas Branches
Bank OZK's rapid Texas expansion brings nine new branches to competitive markets like Dallas, Houston and Austin, setting the stage for growth in the Lone Star State. read more >
by George Waldon -
Pleasant Duo Teams For $31.7M Sale (Real Deals)
The sales of two apartment projects in west Little Rock combined for a $31.7 million deal. read more >
by George Waldon -
Academy Bank Plans On Entering Rogers
The addition of Academy will expand the competitive field of banks in Rogers to 24, of which six hold at least a 5% share of deposits in the market. read more >
by George Waldon -
Canine Warehouse Fetches $2.3M (Real Deals)
Claudia’s Canine Cuisine, a 32,770-SF industrial facility in Maumelle, was purchased by J&R Northwest Holdings LLC. read more >
by George Waldon -
Unity Health-White County Medical Center Names 2 to Lead Neonatal ICU (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Kevin Barnett and Dr. C. Preston Pugh have each served as chief residents in pediatrics at UAMS and at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. read more >
Arkansas Steel Industry Fuels Windsor Door’s $21M Expansion
Hans Wright, CEO of Windsor America, said that during the last 18 months the plant has grown from about 65 employees working on the floor to 130. The company added an engineer to its staff and is looking for a robotics expert. read more >
by Cooper Gant -
Agri Acreage Reaps $8.2M Transaction (Real Deals)
Tyler Investments Inc., led by Becky Winemiller, purchased the 1,742-acre spread in east Pulaski County. read more >
by George Waldon -
Southern Bancorp Adds 20th Branch in Mississippi
Meanwhile, Simmons Bank is opening new branches in Tennessee and Texas. read more >
by George Waldon -
Apartment Threesome Adds Up to $19.6M (Real Deals)
A series of apartment transactions encompassing 290 units tipped the scales at $19.6 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Riverdale Industrial Building Sells for $7.5M
Dake OK LLC, led by Merritt Dake purchased the 69,609-SF industrial flex building on the northern end of the 2201 Brookwood Drive project. read more >
Lessons Learned: Listen to Your Team (Heather Albright)
Heather Albright was the first woman and youngest president Bank of America had in the Arkansas market when she was named to the position in March 2021. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Lessons Learned: Women in Business Offer Leadership Advice
Read what eight Arkansas women have to say about their management experience. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Gets $250K Grant From Bank of America
The funds bring the museum in Little Rock closer to completing its years-long redesign and renovation. read more >
Bank Deposit Growth Settles Down After COVID
Statewide deposit growth slowed to 5.5% after two consecutive years in which COVID stimulus cash fueled unusually strong deposit growth. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Bank of America Leaving Namesake Tower in Downtown Little Rock
The bank is moving operations to an office building on the city's west side. read more >
Historic Site A New Home For Banco Sí
Signature Bank of Arkansas will take over the former Bank of Rogers building, which first opened in 1906, to open a bilingual-staffed banking office. read more >
by George Waldon -
Bank of America Building Passes to New Owner at Auction
First Security Bank of Searcy recovered the property at a foreclosure sale earlier this month. read more >
Southern Bancorp Poised to Double Capital, Expand Financial Reach
It took more than a decade for Southern Bancorp Bank to double its tally of total assets from $1 billion to $2 billion. The top executive of the bank’s parent company expects the journey to $4 billion will be much shorter. read more >
by George Waldon -
Bank Overdraft Fees Fading
Once a big source of income, overdraft protection fees fall out of step in banking. read more >
In-state Bank Deposits Grow by 9.6% Over Past Year
Arkansas bank deposits exceeded $90 billion on June 30, an increase of 9.6% in 12 months and almost identical to the national trend line. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
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