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Jamie Anderson Appointed to Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (Super Mover)
Anderson is vice president of I.F. Anderson Farms Inc. of Lonoke. read more >
Arkansas Year in Review: Top 10 Business Stories of 2023
Businesses and consumers in Arkansas and the rest of the country spent 2023 in the shadow of rising interest rates. Businesses dealt with other adversity, including rising insurance rates and a deadly March tornado. Other stories this year were more hopeful.
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The Resurgence of High-Yield CDs
Looking for a sign of the times? Look no further than your local bank marquee. read more >
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Fed Faults Silicon Valley Bank Execs, Itself in Bank Failure
The report also points out underlying cultural issues at the Fed, where supervisors were unwilling to be hard on bank management when they saw growing problems. read more >
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Eric Mangham Promoted to Executive VP & CFO at Arkansas Federal Credit Union (Movers & Shakers)
Mangham, who joined the credit union in 2012 as a senior financial analyst, is now responsible for all financial functions including accounting, finance and card services. read more >
CEO of First Arkansas Bank & Trust Receives Tampa Bay Trophy (Movers & Shakers)
Larry Wilson was recognized by Tampa Bay Defense Alliance for his extensive service to the Little Rock Air Force Base and the local community. read more >
Small Businesses in Need of a Loan Find Banks Are Stingy
About 85% experienced financial difficulties in 2021, up nearly 20 percentage points from 2019. read more >
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Speakers, Date Set for Business Forecast Luncheon
David Altig, executive vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta, will give the national forecast. read more >