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Companies like First Orion Corp. of North Little Rock are rethinking office environments, amenities and employee schedules.

Remaking The Office, Workers Hold Keys

Flexibility essential as employers make perks permanent. read more >

by Sarah Campbell-Miller - May 2, 2022, 12:00am

Simmons Bank Donating $50K to Junior Achievement of Arkansas

In honor of Giving Tuesday, Simmons Bank will present a $50,000 check to Junior Achievement of Arkansas at 10 a.m. on Nov. 27 in the Simmons Tower Lobby, 425 W. Capitol Ave. in Little Rock. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 21, 2018, 9:39am

George Makris Jr., CEO of Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff, led a series of acquisitions that transformed the company, increasing assets from $3.5 billion to $7.6 billion in just two years. Assets now stand at $8.57 billion.

Banking & Finance / Business Services / Investments

The Influencers: George Makris of Simmons First National Corp.

Simmons First National Corp. CEO George Makris still doesn’t consider himself much of a banker, but he’s a fast learner. read more >

by Gwen Moritz - August 21, 2017, 12:00am

Media & Marketing

Scant Details Offered in Latest Acxiom Firings

Details remain scarce about the round of recent layoffs at Acxiom Corp. of Little Rock, which included jobs in its Little Rock and Conway offices. read more >

by Sean Beherec - May 11, 2015, 12:00am