Gary Head
New Appointments at Grand Savings Bank, Stephens Insurance, ASU-Beebe & More (Movers & Shakers)
Key Arkansas appointments include Aubrey Blackmon’s Agriculture Hall of Fame induction, Laura Landreaux as State Chamber chair, and leadership changes in banking, energy, health care, and more. read more >
White River Bancshares Reports Big Jump in Q4 Profit
The holding company for Signature Bank of Arkansas and Banco Sí said loan growth and higher asset yields more than offset a modest increase in funding costs. read more >
Banco Sí Growing In Northwest Arkansas
The first Banco Sí branch opened on South First Street in Rogers in September 2022. The success at that location prompted a second branch on East Emma Avenue on June 24 in Springdale. read more >
by Marty Cook -
White River Bancshares Posts Record Quarterly Income
The holding company for Signature Bank of Arkansas reported a second-quarter profit of $1.85 million, more than doubling its income from the same quarter a year ago. read more >
Banco Sí Adds Another Branch in Springdale
It is the second branch for the Latino-focused bank, a division of Signature Bank of Arkansas. read more >
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 -
White River Bancshares Reports Rising Q1 Income
The holding company for Signature Bank of Arkansas is preparing to open the second branch of its bilingual bank brand, Banco Sí. read more >
The Ever-Quotable Johnny Allison (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
There’s never a bad time to listen to the chairman and CEO of Home BancShares. read more >
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White River Bancshares Profit Drops Sharply in Q3
Higher funding costs continue to impact the Fayetteville lender's bottom line. read more >
Today’s Bank Expands to Benton County
The $332 million-asset lender is poised to start doing business through a newly built 2,800-SF full-service branch at 181 Slack St. in Pea Ridge. read more >
by George Waldon -
White River Bancshares Reports Rising Costs, Falling Profit in Q2
The holding company for Signature Bank of Arkansas said total assets and deposits dipped on a quarterly basis. read more >
3 Arkansas Banks Surpassing $1B in Assets
Organic growth, new branches and acquisitions are pushing Signature Bank, First Arkansas Bank & Trust and Anstaff Bank beyond $1 billion in assets. read more >
by George Waldon -
White River Bancshares Passes $1B in Assets; Q1 Profit Falls on Rising Costs
Expenses related to the bank's expansion to new markets continue to weigh on net income. read more >
Banco Sí to Open Second Branch in Springdale
Signature Bank of Arkansas is adding to its Latino- and Hispanic-focused bank offerings a year after opening its first Banco Sí location in downtown Rogers last summer. read more >
State Chamber, Associated Industries of Arkansas Name 2023 Board Members
Gary Head was elected chair of the State Chamber, and Greg Williams was picked to lead the AIA board. read more >
White River Bancshares’ Profit Falls in Q4, Full Year
Expansion expenses hit income, but they also contributed to double-digit percentage gains in loans and deposits. read more >
Historic Site A New Home For Banco Sí
Signature Bank of Arkansas will take over the former Bank of Rogers building, which first opened in 1906, to open a bilingual-staffed banking office. read more >
by George Waldon -
Arkansas Banks Find Currency in Diversity
For Adam Arroyos, opening a Latino-focused bank in northwest Arkansas is more than just adding another bank branch. read more >
by Marty Cook -
2 More Banks Join Jonesboro Market
The banking competition continues to escalate in Jonesboro’s $3.5 billion deposit market with two new players debuting downtown. read more >
by George Waldon -
Signature Bank Expanding With Branch Focused on Latino Clients
CEO Gary Head said the brick-and-mortar location is planned for Rogers. read more >
by Marty Cook -
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