Simmons Tower Archives

The 40-story Simmons Tower in downtown Little Rock is the tallest building in Arkansas.

Entergy Arkansas Expands In-Office Requirements for Hybrid Staff

Entergy Arkansas increased in-office days for hybrid staff, aiming to boost collaboration and downtown Little Rock presence. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - July 21, 2025, 12:00am

The second phase of the Little Rock Technology Park included gutting six stories at 421 Main St. in downtown Little Rock to make room for larger, intermediary office spaces. The building, which previously housed the state Department of Education, is on the National Register of Historic Places. [PHOTO provided]

Little Rock Tech Park Sparks New Interest

This year, the Little Rock Tech Park has seen more people calling, more tours and more companies “pulling the trigger” on renting. And a renovation adding 53,000 SF across six stories is underway. read more >

by Chloe McGehee - June 16, 2025, 12:00am

A Google Street View image of the Lyon Building at 401 W. Capitol Ave. in downtown Little Rock

Real Estate / Transportation

Priority1 Expands Footprint in Downtown Little Rock

The logistics company has added more than 21,000 SF at the Lyon Building. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - June 23, 2022, 1:02pm

Banking & Finance / Business Services / Construction

Dover Dixon Horne Merges With Wright Lindsey Jennings

The two are combining to become the second largest firm in Arkansas. read more >

by Mark Friedman - December 21, 2021, 11:12am

Banking & Finance / Construction / Media & Marketing

Simmons Bank Shouting Name From Rooftops

Verizon Arena in North Little Rock officially became Simmons Bank Arena on Oct. 3, marking the latest effort by the Pine Bluff bank to build brand visibility in central Arkansas. read more >

by Mark Friedman - January 20, 2020, 12:00am

Steve Massanelli, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Simmons First National Corp. talks about the new office in downtown Little Rock.

Banking & Finance / Construction / Energy

Simmons Bank Staff Takes Over Acxiom’s Former HQ

A year after investing $25 million for a piece of downtown Little Rock, Simmons Bank continues to sort through details to make the former Acxiom headquarters its own. read more >

by George Waldon - April 9, 2018, 12:00am

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

Simmons Bank of Pine Bluff bought the 12-story Acxiom Building in downtown Little Rock. Acxiom is using capital from the $25 million sale to upgrade its 40-year-old campus in Conway.

Banking & Finance / Public Companies / Real Estate

Simmons First Eyes Downtown Acxiom Building in Little Rock

If Simmons First National Corp. moves forward with an acquisition, it would facilitate the consolidation of about 200 staffers scattered around town. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 16, 2017, 12:00am