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Arkansas Banks and Retailers Prepare for a Penny-Free Future
The farewell to the penny may be saving money at the U.S. Mint, but consumers and retailers will face challenges in order to adjust to the change. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Generations Bank Adds $25M for Market Growth
Harrell Bancshares has secured the funds for expansion of Generations Bank across Arkansas. read more >
Benton County Hosts 4 New Bank Projects
An expansion and the addition of a new player are in motion for the $3.4 billion-deposit bank market in Rogers, home to 24 competing lenders. read more >
by George Waldon -
Lefler Leads Investment Group in $38M Purchase of Bentonville Plaza (NWA Real Deals)
T.J. Lefler’s group bought Bentonville Plaza for $38M; other deals included the Big Red Barn ($3.7M), Endeavor Real Estate ($5.5M), and Parkside Villas ($2.95M). read more >
by Marty Cook -
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 >
Springdale Storage Complex Sells for $4.7M (NWA Real Deals)
Explore recent real estate transactions in Northwest Arkansas, including self-storage, church, apartments, warehouses, and office spaces sold for millions. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Paul Phillips Appointed Federal Programs Director at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Mover & Shakers)
In this role, Phillips will spearhead business development efforts in the federal sector, focusing on strategic marketing initiatives. read more >
Jentry Jones Hired as Senior VP at Generations Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Jones has been hired as senior vice president, senior business development officer at Generations Bank of Rogers. read more >
Doug Elms Appointed to Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission (Movers & Shakers)
Elms is founder and principal consultant at SafeHaven Security Group. read more >
Megan Henderson Named Controller of Generations Bank
She joins the bank from Farmers & Merchants Bank of Stuttgart, where she held the same role, along with the title of vice president, for more than six years. read more >
Academy Bank Plans On Entering Rogers
The addition of Academy will expand the competitive field of banks in Rogers to 24, of which six hold at least a 5% share of deposits in the market. read more >
by George Waldon -
Fayetteville Software Firm Faces $4.6M Lawsuit Over Loan Defaults
Slipstream Creative Inc. was sued last month by Arvest Bank of Fayetteville for defaulting on loans that totaled $1.5 million, according to the lawsuit filed in Washington County Circuit Court. read more >
Alex McClung Joins Generations Bank in Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
McClung received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and has six years of experience working in the Bentonville area. read more >
Former Slim Chickens HQ Sells for $2.35M (NWA Real Deals)
The engineering firm PEPM Group of Tulsa paid $2.35 million for the 10,028-SF office on East Millsap Road. PEPM, led by Yi Zhang, and the company lists the site as its Fayetteville branch home. read more >
by Marty Cook -
FBT Bank Appoints New Board Members (Movers & Shakers)
Charles Anderson and Lynn Wilson have both been appointed. read more >
Michael Hoggard Named CFO at Generations Bank (Movers & Shakers)
He has more than 40 years of community banking experience. read more >
Alana Girard Named COO at Generations Bank of Rogers (Movers & Shakers)
She previously was director of operations of the financial institution. read more >
Alana Girard Named COO of Generations Bank
Girard was previously the bank's director of operations. She has nearly 25 years of experience in the industry. read more >
FNBC Hires Cathryn Hays as Internal Auditor (Movers & Shakers)
Hays will work with department leaders to manage the bank’s risk profiles. read more >
2 Promoted at Hytrol Conveyor Co. (Movers & Shakers)
Chris Brudos has been promoted to vice president of supply chain. Will Mangrum has been promoted to vice president of operations-Fort Smith. read more >
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