Merchants & Farmers Bank
![Mike Orndorff has developed Pettaway Square and other properties south of downtown Little Rock. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ARBusiness-Pettaway-0030_opt-300x194.jpg)
Mike Orndorff Builds Community at Pettaway Square
The development has become a lively Little Rock hub, combining homes, shops, eateries and a welcoming community space. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Offerings Surpass $700M in 2022
Banking and real estate proved to be popular venues for in-state offerings. read more >
by George Waldon -
First Community Bank’s Bill Oliva Receives Bill Holmes Leadership Award (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas Bankers Association recognized Oliva, who is vice president of commercial lending and diversity outreach at First Community Bank. read more >
Lance Penfield Joins Merchants & Farmers Bank Board
Penfield is co-owner of Baxley-Penfield-Moudy Realtors read more >
Bryant Yields Second Home for Merchants & Farmers Bank
A southeast Arkansas lender has made a second home in Saline County. Merchants & Farmers Bank of Dumas (Desha County) is converting its loan production office in Bryant into a full-service branch. read more >
by George Waldon -
Dumas: DTEC’s ‘Self-Initiated Comeback’ A Success (Technology Advancements (Under 20K) | Winner)
Dumas' efforts to pull itself up and redefine its local economy after storms destroyed much of the city’s business infrastructure on Feb. 24, 2007, and the loss of several businesses since, have earned it recognition as an Arkansas Business City of Distinction in the category of Technology Advancements. read more >
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