First Orion
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Harps Food Stores, Conway Corp Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
A number of new hires, promotions and board appointments from an array of industries are showcased in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
First Orion Makes Two Leadership Changes
The company has a new COO and CIO, effective immediately. read more >
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First Orion Partners with Deutsche Telekom to Combat Call Fraud in Germany
The partnership introduces 261 million mobile customers to First Orion's network. read more >
Psychology of a Scam (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Scammers prey on human psychology, not intelligence. read more >
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First Orion’s New CEO Wants to Authenticate Every Call. And Business Is Booming
In his first interview as CEO, Scott Hambuchen revealed how the branded communication and call protection firm is dialing into growth. read more >
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First Orion Launches Global Exchange Platform
The new platform aims to streamline the company's customer portal, optimize back-end infrastructure, enhance global scalability and improve the customer experience. read more >
Rebekah Guiltner Promoted to Senior VP at FNBC Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Explore career advancements and new hires across Arkansas industries, from banking and education to technology, health care, and legal sectors. read more >
Joe Stinziano Departs as First Orion CEO; Scott Hambuchen Named as Successor
The company called the departure a “mutually agreed-upon” decision that marks the conclusion of more than two years of Stinziano's leadership. read more >
First Orion CEO Joe Stinziano on Industry Challenges & Target Markets
Joe Stinziano became president and CEO of First Orion, a provider of branded communication and call protection solutions, on May 1. read more >
Joe Stinziano to Succeed Charles Morgan as CEO of First Orion
Morgan will continue as chair of First Orion’s board of directors and its executive committee. read more >
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Names Geoffrey Robson as Music Director
Robson, who was previously the symphony's artistic director, said being chosen for the role is "the honor of a lifetime." read more >
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Joseph Stinziano Named President, COO at First Orion (Super Mover)
Stinziano joins the firm from Samsung Electronics America of New Jersey, where he was executive vice president of the consumer and enterprise business division. read more >
Smith Advances at Flex360; CJRW Gains Speed (Movers & Shakers)
Aly Smith has been promoted to digital marketing director of Flex360. Shannon Speed has been hired by CJRW in Little Rock as publications editorial coordinator. read more >
First Orion Announces New Program, 2 New Executives
Mike Coleman has been named senior vice president and channel chief, while Mike Otting will serve as senior vice president of platform and wholesale. read more >
Tech Firm, Nonprofit Build Talent Pipeline
What do North Little Rock’s First Orion and the nonprofit Forge Institute in Little Rock have in common? They’re both building the tech talent pipeline in Arkansas, albeit differently. read more >
UA Announces New Interdisciplinary Data Science Degree Program
The University of Arkansas announced Wednesday that it will launch a first-of-its kind undergraduate degree in data science in the fall. read more >
Argenta Entertainment District Aims to Promote Outdoor Dining
North Little Rock’s new entertainment district is all about allowing restaurant patrons to hang out and relax outside — but not party hard — in the Argenta neighborhood. read more >
Move-in Ready at Argenta Plaza
Two centerpieces of a $65 million construction boom surrounding the new Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock — the First Orion Building and 600 Main — opened for move-ins recently, just in time for workers to start moving out because of the coronavirus pandemic. read more >
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Fountaine Bleau North Attracts $34M Sale (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Peak Capital Partners of Provo, Utah, bought 217-unit apartment project in North Little Rock from Burkhalter FBN LLC, led by John Burkhalter. read more >
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Advantage Capital Invests $2.3M in First Orion
Advantage Capital announced Thursday that it has invested $2.3 million in First Orion, the parent company of PrivacyStar, a maker of call- and text-blocking software. read more >
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