Miguel Lopez to Lead Hispanic and Latino Outreach at Southern Bancorp
Lopez will lead the strategy and outreach behind Southern Bancorp's expansion of services for Hispanic and Latino customers and prospective customers. read more >
Nonprofit Transaction Surpasses $3.5 Million (Real Deals)
Visioncorp of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, bought the 6818 Murray St. manufacturing facility from North Carolina’s Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc. read more >
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Julie Chambers Promoted to CFO at First Service Bank (Movers & Shakers)
She previously was SVP of government-guaranteed lending. read more >
Thankful, and Hoping for the Best (Editorial)
Despite predictions, the U.S. may get through this year without a recession. read more >
Supercharging Arkansas’ Economy (Asahi Pompey Commentary)
The best way to support small-business owners is to provide education and access to capital. read more >
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First National Bank Puts $2M Toward Power Plant Project in Paragould
First National Bank of Paragould says it will contribute $2 million to help transform the 100-year-old Power Plant facility on East Poplar Street in Paragould into an event venue. read more >
Chase Adds Branch in Bentonville, Its 8th in Arkansas
JPMorgan Chase Bank of Columbus, Ohio, has opened its third branch in northwest Arkansas, at 1101 S. Walton Boulevard. read more >
Dannelley, Warren Get Lifetime Achievement Awards at CFO of the Year
Kristi Dannelley, founder and principal at GreenPoint CFO of Benton and Charles W. Warren, CFO of the Fort Smith School District, were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the CFO of the Year luncheon Nov. 2 in Little Rock. read more >
Dannelley, Warren Get Lifetime Achievement Awards at CFO of the Year
Kristi Dannelley, founder and principal at GreenPoint CFO of Benton and Charles W. Warren, CFO of the Fort Smith School District, were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the CFO of the Year luncheon Nov. 2 in Little Rock. read more >
Southern Bancorp Hires Charles Blake as Little Rock Market Executive (Movers & Shakers)
In this new role, Blake will plan, direct and implement business development and community outreach initiatives in and around Little Rock. read more >
Casey Cullipher Promoted to CEO & President of RiverWind Bank (Super Mover)
He previously was president and general counsel. read more >
The Weird Economy (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Retailers and small businesses navigate a slower holiday shopping season. read more >
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Bank OZK Sets Sights on Jonesboro
Little Rock’s Bank OZK is adding Jonesboro to its Arkansas roster of 74 full-service locations. read more >
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Arkansas Universities Announce Tuition-Free Programs Amidst ‘Last Dollar’ Scholarship Trend
Some of Arkansas’ biggest universities are offering scholarships to make tuition essentially free for some students. read more >
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Arvest Bank Breaks Ground on Chenal Parkway Branch
Arvest Bank begins construction on its new branch in Little Rock, which executives said will be its largest bank facility in central Arkansas. read more >
by Lance Turner -
VisionCorps Purchases Little Rock Complex for $3.5M
The 9.64-acre development at 6818 Murray St. in Little Rock was owned by North Carolina’s Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc. read more >
Arkansas Looks to Utah as a Blueprint for Economic Development Success
Arkansas Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald looks to Utah as a model when it comes to attracting high-tech industries, ranging from internet startups and biotech firms to pharmaceuticals, defense contractors and fintech companies. read more >
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UA Little Rock to Announce New Freshman Scholarship
We’re told the University of Arkansas at Little Rock last week approved a “last dollar” scholarship, which would cover any remaining gaps in tuition payments and qualified fees for freshmen. read more >
Lydia Smith Named Director of Mortgage Production at Southern Bancorp Inc. (Movers & Shakers)
Lydia Smith has been hired as director of mortgage production at Southern Bancorp Inc. of Little Rock. She previously was vice president of diversity lending at InQlusion Mortgage Capital. David Roberts has […] read more >
Greater Bentonville Area Chamber Commerce Names Brandom Gengelbach as President & CEO (Super Mover)
Gengelbach was the former president and CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. read more >
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