Warren Stephens
Major Donors Back $36M Artspace Windgate Campus in Downtown Little Rock
The project is envisioned as a 94,000-SF, four-story building with 60 residential units for artists and their families in Little Rock's East Village. read more >
Stephens Insurance Names New CEO, Chief Strategy Officer
The moves correspond with the departure of longtime Stephens Inc. CEO Warren Stephens. read more >
Warren Stephens Passes the Torch, Names Sons Miles and John as Co-CEOs of Stephens Inc.
The move comes as Warren Stephens prepares for a role as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom under President-elect Donald Trump. read more >
Trump Names Warren Stephens as Ambassador to UK
The appointment, which must be confirmed by the Senate, comes after Stephens contributed $2 million to a Trump-backing super PAC this year. read more >
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Office-Warehouse Sale Hits the $2M Mark (Real Deals)
A 38,272-SF office-warehouse in Little Rock weighed in at $2 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Stephens Family Sues Little Rock Over Growth Corridor Path
The lawsuit by SF Holding Corp. challenges the city’s approval of a preliminary plat for a 43-lot expansion of the Copper Run residential development. read more >
by George Waldon -
Stephens Inc. Sponsors Formula One Racing Exhibit At AMFA
The exhibit is an extraordinary opportunity for the public and racing fans to experience the intersection of art and auto, Victoria Ramirez, executive director of AMFA, said in the press release. read more >
Dillard’s Proxy Statement Reveals Executive Deals
In its latest proxy on April 5, the Little Rock department store chain reported that in Dillard’s fiscal 2023, Stephens Insurance LLC of Little Rock received about $1.4 million in commissions related to the sale of voluntary insurance products to Dillard’s workers. read more >
Keeping Up the Capital: Little Rock’s Historic Hotel Gets $3M Facelift
The $3 million project now in progress will repair segments of the west wall built in the 1870s. read more >
by George Waldon -
Leigh Ann Biernat Named Next Head of Stephens Public Finance
She follows Dennis Hunt, who is retiring at the end of the year after leading the public finance practice since 2015. read more >
Stephens Family Gives $25M to Episcopal Collegiate School
The Harriet and Warren Stephens Family Foundation is giving $25 million to support Episcopal Collegiate School. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Andrew ‘Vu’ Ritchie Joins Stephens as Policy Adviser
He joins Stephens after a decade of legal and advisory work, mostly in Arkansas’ executive and legislative branches read more >
AMFA: Worth the Wait (Editorial)
Arkansans funded the new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. They should enjoy it. read more >
Field Set For 2023 Jackson T. Stephens Cup
The tournament is being held Oct. 9-11 at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas. read more >
AMFA Provides A Peek Inside Ahead of Opening Day
After a lengthy renovation and capital campaign that raised more than $160 million, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts of Little Rock is gearing up for opening day. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Stephens Insurance Commission Up to $1.5M for Dillard’s Employees
The commission amount is an increase from $1.2 million a year ago. read more >
Pulaski County’s Most Expensive Home Sales of 2022
For the second consecutive year, Arkansas Business increased the floor price of the homes it follows, raising it from $1.25 million to $1.5 million. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Brad Eichler Named Next COO at Stephens
He follows Stephens veteran and Arkansas Business Hall of Fame inductee Curt Bradbury in the role. read more >
Wellington at Chenal Acquired for $23.6M (Real Deals)
The 176-unit apartment complex in west Little Rock was purchased by 15000 Chenal Parkway LLC. read more >
by George Waldon -
Judge Denies Request for Warren Stephens’ Records in LIV Golf-PGA Tour Dispute
LIV Golf wanted access to all communications between PGA board members and certain Augusta National members, including Stephens, as part of an antitrust lawsuit. read more >
by Associated Press -