Tag: Banking & Finance

Citizens Bank Converts LPO to Full-Service Branch

The Batesville-chartered bank has converted its loan production office on Joyce Boulevard to a full-service banking office.

Longtime United Bank Exec Moving to Rausch Coleman

Greg Allen, chief financial officer of United Bank since 2004, is leaving the Springdale lender to join Rausch Coleman Homes.

Food Hub Takes Bentonville Property For $6 Million

The two-building commercial development spans about 59,000 SF and is located at 700702 S.E. Fifth St.

Former Arvest Asset Management Exec Fined for Dealings with Smiley

Although not complicit with former Arvest-Benton County president and CEO Dennis Smiley, Joseph Edward Bryan Jeb Mills signed documents without reviewing them.

Brent Leas Joins First National Bank of NWA

Leas has joined the bank as a vice president, community banker and retail team leader at the new Bentonville branch, which will open later this year.

Walmart U.S. CFO Heading to Darden Restaurants

Jeffrey Davis, the chief financial officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.s U.S. division, has been hired by Darden Restaurants Inc. of Orlando, Florida, as senior vice president and CFO.

Mathias Makes Move on Highfill Land for $4.45M

Sam Mathias of Springdale recently closed on the 1,085-acre property, just west of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

Fort Smith Finance Director Retiring After 35 Years

Kara Bushkuhl has led the citys finance department since Oct. 6, 1980.

Bear State Financial Acquires SW Missouri Bank for $70M

Bear State Banks parent company has agreed to purchase Metropolitan National Bank of Springfield, Missouri.

Arkansans Are Buying, Paying Down Debt

The Spring 2015 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey shows Arkansans are making major purchases and paying bills.

Arvest Bank, Salvation Army Unite for School Supplies, Food Drive

Through the month of July, customers can donate school supplies, food and cash at any location in Fayetteville and the location in Elkins.

Commercial Agents Poised for Land Rush, Growth in Johnson

Squeezed from the top and from the bottom, the city of Johnson might just do what real estate agents want it to do explode in a land rush along Johnson Mill Road and Main Drive.

Home BancShares Announces Florida Acquisition For $101.6M

The Conway-based holding company for Centennial Bank has reached an agreement to acquire Florida Business BancGroup Inc., the parent company of Bay Cities Bank.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Honors Women in Business

The honorees for the inaugural Women in Business feature include entrepreneurs, as well as executives making a mark on some of Arkansas largest employers.

Country Star Justin Moore Named Spokesman for Simmons Bank

Country music star and Arkansas native Justin Moore is the new spokesman for Simmons First National Bank, the banks holding company announced on June 18 at its annual shareholders meeting in Pine Bluff.

CFPB Announces Two-Month Delay in Mortgage Disclosure Rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it will push back introduction of a controversial mortgage disclosure rule that could threaten delay of real estate closings as the industry struggles to adapt to the new rules.

UAMS Welcomes First Physical Therapy Students

Officials with the Northwest Arkansas regional campus of UAMS welcomed the first 24 students to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program Tuesday during an event that also reunited a longtime program supporter with the therapist who helped him overcome polio-induced paralysis as a teenager.

Tokusen USA to close Conway plant, exit U.S. market

Energy association appoints Ebony Mitchell to external affairs role

Landreaux, Hegeman to chair State Chamber, AIA in 2025

A 2025 cybersecurity forecast

Tokusen USA to close Conway plant, exit U.S. market

El Centro Hispano, Life Skills for Youth receive $3 million for digital literacy initiatives

Family Leisure facility planned for Gateway Town Center

Fort Smith Public School officials have yet to decide on an in-house lawyer

The Compass Report: Economic gains continue in the third quarter

The Supply Side: Retailers expect higher costs from proposed import tariffs

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: 2% tourism tax revenue on pace to set new record

The Supply Side: Private brands continue to grow retail market share in 2024