US Consumers Feeling Slightly Less Confident in October
American consumers are feeling increasingly less confident these days as fears of an oncoming recession remain elevated.
View ArticlePowell Likely to Underscore Inflation Concerns Even As Fed Leaves Key Rate...
For the first time in nearly two years, the Federal Reserve is set Wednesday to keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight policy meeting.
View ArticleRiverWind Bank Names Casey Cullipher CEO
RiverWind Bank of Augusta promotes Casey Cullipher to CEO and president.
View ArticleSouthern Bancorp Names Charles Blake As Little Rock Market Executive
Southern Bancorp Inc. names former state legislator Charles Blake as its Little Rock market executive.
View ArticleReed to Lead Market in Washington County for Grand Savings Bank
Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Oklahoma, has appointed Dale Reed as market president to lead western Washington County.
View ArticleSBA Names Arkansas Capital As New SBLC Licensee
Arkansas Capital Corporation is one of three new Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) licensees — the first expansion of the SBLC program in 40 years.
View ArticleArkansas Looks to Utah as a Blueprint for Economic Development Success
Arkansas Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald looks to Utah as a model when it comes to attracting high-tech industries, ranging from internet startups and biotech firms to pharmaceuticals, defense...
View ArticleUA Little Rock to Announce New Freshman Scholarship
We’re told the University of Arkansas at Little Rock last week approved a “last dollar” scholarship, which would cover any remaining gaps in tuition payments and qualified fees for freshmen.
View ArticleVisionCorps Purchases Little Rock Complex for $3.5M
The 9.64-acre development at 6818 Murray St. in Little Rock was owned by North Carolina’s Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc.
View ArticleLydia Smith Named Director of Mortgage Production at Southern Bancorp Inc....
She previously was vice president of diversity lending at InQlusion Mortgage Capital.
View ArticleGreater Bentonville Area Chamber Commerce Names Brandom Gengelbach as...
Gengelbach was the former president and CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
View ArticleHere Are the Finalists for the 36th Arkansas Business of the Year Awards
Arkansas Business announces the 25 business and nonprofit finalists for its annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards.
View ArticleArvest Bank Breaks Ground on Chenal Parkway Branch
Arvest Bank begins construction on its new branch in Little Rock, which executives said will be its largest bank facility in central Arkansas.
View ArticleAverage Long-Term US Mortgage Rate Falls to 7.5%
The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell for the second week in a row, positive news for prospective homebuyers after rates touched a 22-year high just last month.
View ArticleSPONSORED: Preparing for the Corporate Transparency Act: What Businesses Need...
In January 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in order to protect the United States financial system from being used for money laundering and/or other illicit activities.
View ArticleArkansas Universities Announce Tuition-Free Programs Amidst 'Last Dollar'...
Some of Arkansas’ biggest universities are offering scholarships to make tuition essentially free for some students.
View ArticleThe Weird Economy (Lance Turner Editor's Note)
Retailers and small businesses navigate a slower holiday shopping season.
View ArticleBank OZK Sets Sights on Jonesboro
Little Rock’s Bank OZK is adding Jonesboro to its Arkansas roster of 74 full-service locations.
View ArticleSouthern Bancorp Hires Charles Blake as Little Rock Market Executive (Movers...
In this new role, Blake will plan, direct and implement business development and community outreach initiatives in and around Little Rock.
View ArticleCasey Cullipher Promoted to CEO & President of RiverWind Bank (Super Mover)
He previously was president and general counsel.
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