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Bank OZK Tops Arkansas Banks in Financial Efficiency for 2024
Bank OZK set the pace for financial efficiency among Arkansas banks in 2024, spending just 33 cents per dollar of revenue while maintaining strong returns on equity. read more >
by George Waldon -
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Ridge Road Village Tops $6.2M (Real Deals)
An 80-unit seniors living project in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $6.23 million. read more >
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Best Places to Work 2024: First Arkansas Bank & Trust
First Arkansas Bank & Trust has garnered recognition as a premier workplace, thanks to a company culture centered on employee satisfaction and customer service. read more >
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Pulaski County Schools Partner with Companies to Launch Workforce Prep Programs
About 11,000 students at 11 area high schools are set to get industry introductions, job shadowing and internship possibilities and curriculum guidance from more than 80 partner companies in the Academies of Central Arkansas program. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Dormant Walgreens Sells for $1.6M (Real Deals)
A 13,428-SF vacant Walgreens in midtown Little Rock weighed in at $1.6 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Banking on Tech: Arvest Among Those Investing in Interactive Devices
The Bentonville lender has started using interactives teller machines, or ITMs. The devices work like a traditional ATM with the added benefit of having access to a live bank employee through video conferencing. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Crist Engineers Announces New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
Crist Engineers hired Christian Turner and Spencer Thompson , while Patrick Bennett received his associate of applied science surveying degree. read more >
Bank and Credit Card Network Perspectives Needed on ‘Swipe Fees’ (Letters to the Editor)
Two Arkansas banking executives write in with feedback on the April 8 article, “Swiped Out: Card Fees Cost Arkansas Businesses $600M in 2022” read more >
Robert Birch Hired as Economic Development Director for the City of Jacksonville (Movers & Shakers)
He previously was director of business development for the city of North Little Rock. read more >
Polk Stanley Wilcox Announces 5 Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
The promotions are across the Little Rock and Fayetteville offices. read more >
Top Online Stories of 2023: Eatery News, a Lyon College Setback And 27 Marijuana Laws Tossed Out
Readers were hungry for restaurant news on the Arkansas Business website this year. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Bank OZK Spends Less to Make a Dollar
“Most banks with a good efficiency ratio focus relentlessly on controlling costs,” said George Gleason, chairman and CEO of the $27.6 billion-asset lender. “We take a different approach. read more >
by George Waldon -
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 >
Bankers, Fintech to Connect at August Summit
The conference, hosted by the Venture Center of Little Rock, aims to be a networking opportunity and a place for Arkansas fintech companies to showcase their products. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Brown Named SVP at FNBC Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Trent Brown has been hired as senior vice president and northeast Arkansas loan manager for FNBC Bank of Ash Flat. read more >
Cullum, Wilson Go Forward at FAB&T (Movers & Shakers)
First Arkansas Bank & Trust in Jacksonville promotes Kim Cullum and Mark Wilson. read more >
Mark Wilson, Kim Cullum Take On Expanded Roles at FAB&T
Wilson was named president of the Jacksonville-based bank, succeeding his father in the role. read more >
FAB&T Banks on Devo
University of Arkansas basketball standout Davonte “Devo” Davis has been busy with his name, image and likeness sponsorships. read more >
Webinar: FAB&T, Wright Lindsey Jennings Offer Help Navigating the CARES Act
First Arkansas Bank & Trust, Wright Lindsey Jennings and Arkansas Business will present a free webinar about how small businesses can take advantage of the federal CARES Act amid the COVID-19 crisis. read more >
Arkansas Banks Alter Lobby Access, Push Customers to Digital Channels
The Arkansas Bankers Association says Arkansas banks are taking "aggressive steps" to keep customers and employees safe amid the COVID-19 outbreak. read more >
by Lance Turner -
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