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University of Arkansas at Monticello Receives $125K for UAM Fund
Gifted by the Ryburn Family, the contribution will help fund the university's operational expenses, capital projects, equipment needs and special academic initiatives. read more >
Taking a Look at Return on Equity
Todd Smith of Commercial Bank & Trust in Monticello looks at banks’ return on equity as just one gauge of how well an institution is doing. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Fountaine Bleau West Sells for $45.4M (Real Deals)
Burkhalter F.B.W. LLC, led by John Burkhalter, sold the 245-unit Fountaine Bleau West project at 4200 S. Bowman Road in Little Rock to an affiliate of Forge Partners of Rancho Santa Fe, California. read more >
by George Waldon -
Banks Settle Legal Dispute Over Connect Name
The corporate identity of Star City’s Connect Bank emerged intact after litigation surrounding its name evaporated recently. read more >
by George Waldon -
‘Connect’ Name Sets Federal Case in Motion
A legal dispute alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition pits two lenders with markedly different profiles that share similar names. read more >
by George Waldon -
Citizens Sweeps In Former Simmons Execs
Seven commercial lending and treasury management professionals have left Simmons Bank to help Citizens Bank of Batesville beef up its Little Rock operations. read more >