by - April 15, 2025 1:35 pm
First Community Bank has hired Cassandra Huff as vice president, commercial loan officer in the dealer direct program. In her new role, Huff will be responsible for lending and managing…
by - April 15, 2025 1:21 pm
Fayetteville-based White River Bancshares Co., the holding company for Signature Bank of Arkansas, posted a 416.4% earnings increase in the first quarter as loan growth contributed to a rise in…
by - April 14, 2025 11:46 am
Craig Rivaldo, regional executive for Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, will retire later this year after 37 years with the bank, the bank announced Monday (April 14). His retirement results in executive…
by - April 10, 2025 3:53 pm
Ashley Wheeler, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas, became personally involved in the organization as a Fayetteville teen. She put in sweat equity hours for her new Habitat…
by - April 9, 2025 6:10 pm
Citizens Bank has created a retail administration department, the Batesville-based bank announced Wednesday (April 9). Katherine Harris and Amanda Morris will lead the new department. Harris, as retail operations manager,…
by - April 8, 2025 1:49 pm
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed five new members to its Industry Councils, with two being from Arkansas. The new appointees are: Amy Gill, president of Checkmate…
by - April 8, 2025 1:46 pm
A Herren’s Tire Service, Domino’s, coffee shop, and other restaurant and retail spaces will be installed at a new development in Brookland, according to Haag Brown Commercial. The 5.32-acre commercial…
by - April 8, 2025 10:28 am
Northwest Arkansas continues to absorb commercial space as the value of building permits issued in the area fell by more than 50%, according to a new real estate report. The…
by - April 2, 2025 3:32 pm
The National Retail Federation reported Wednesday (April 2) it expects 2025 retail sales to top $5.42 trillion, growing between 2.7% and 3.7% above the $5.29 trillion in 2024. Online sales…
by - March 26, 2025 9:00 am
Bland Cattle and Land LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Feb. 15 to March 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office….
by - March 25, 2025 10:32 pm
A planned soccer stadium for Ozark United FC in Rogers has grown to include a $250 million to $350 million sports-anchored entertainment district on 36 acres. Located at the intersection…
by - March 23, 2025 8:12 pm
Since 2024, central Arkansas has seen strong loan growth, particularly in non-residential construction, hotel financing, and consumer lending. These trends reflect a dynamic market adapting to economic shifts and interest…
by - March 19, 2025 2:09 pm
Armor Bank announced Wednesday (March 19) that Bryan Wagner will serve as Jonesboro market president. A native of Blytheville, Wagner has more than 15 years of banking experience spanning business…
by - March 18, 2025 9:58 am
Walmart will part ways with buy-now-pay-later provider Affirm by the end of this year, and Swedish-based fintech Klarna will be the exclusive provider to the retailer’s customers for deferred payment…
by - March 17, 2025 11:27 am
Simmons Bank President Jay Brogdon said the banking industry is past its financial challenges in 2023, and banks are “leaning back on their front feet and playing offense in the…
by - March 12, 2025 8:11 am
Commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners announced the addition of four new partners: Matt Mozzoni, Ryan Gibson, Mark Ellis, and Adam VanBecelaere. Matt Mozzoni, Managing Director…
by - March 11, 2025 6:18 pm
Hybar Steel has joined the “Work Here. Live Here.” (WHLH) housing incentive program in Mississippi County as an industry partner. With an investment of $500,000 to help its employees purchase…
by - March 6, 2025 2:50 pm
FNBC has promoted Scott Sellars to senior vice president, head of consumer lending, said Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Trent Brown. In April 2021, Sellars assumed interim leadership…
by - March 6, 2025 2:43 pm
Independent agencies The River Company and Rogers Insurance have merged to create ANKR, one of the largest insurance and payroll firms in Arkansas, the firms announced Thursday (March 6). Financial…
by - March 4, 2025 2:11 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced the filing of a bill that would repeal the remaining 1/8th-cent sales tax on groceries in a press conference Tuesday (March 4). The Grocery Tax Relief…
