New First Community Branch on Horizon in Harrison
Batesville’s First Community Bank hopes to open its first full-service location in Harrison before year’s end.
View ArticleChambers Takes Spa City Count to Baker’s Dozen
The pending entry of Danville’s Chambers Bank in Hot Springs will increase the tally of bank competitors in the $1.7 billion-deposit market to a baker’s dozen.
View ArticleStartup Junkie, Walton Family Foundation Launch Micro-Loan Program
Startup Junkie, in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, will work with Kiva US to launch a micro-loan program called Kiva Northwest Arkansas.
View ArticleLittle Rock Club Looks at 50
In celebrating its history, the Little Rock Club is looking to ensure its future, and that future must embrace diversity, young people and families.
View ArticleChenal at 30: Deltic Blazed Trail to West, Exiling Bears
Thirty years ago, Deltic Farm & Timber Co. was wading hip deep into an ambitious real estate venture two hours north of its El Dorado headquarters.
View ArticleJonesboro Tower Tops List as Health Care Projects Rise
The value of health care-related projects under construction in Arkansas this fall is nearly 70% greater than it was a year ago.
View ArticleOlympus Apartments Draw $25.5M Transaction (Real Deals)
Affiliates of B&M Management Co. of Montgomery, Alabama, purchased the Olympus Chenal Valley project at 16401 Chenal Valley Drive.
View ArticleSmithson Named SVP at Bank OZK (Movers & Shakers)
Diana Smithson has been hired as senior vice president/commercial lender for Bank OZK. She’ll be based at the Little Rock headquarters office on Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road.
View ArticleAccreditation of Arkansas Tech Business School Ongoing
Arkansas Tech University in Russellville expects to hear its accreditation status for its College of Business from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International sometime early...
View ArticleBusiness Economists See US Slowing But Avoiding Recession
The nation’s business economists expect U.S. economic growth to decelerate this year and next but for the economy to avoid stumbling into recession, extending a record-breaking expansion already in its...
View ArticleUS Federal Reserve Could Signal No Rate Hike Through 2020
The Federal Reserve is set to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and will likely signal that it expects rates to remain low well into next year despite a robust job market.
View ArticleFed Leaves Low Rates Alone, Foresees No Moves in 2020
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate alone Wednesday and signaled that it expects to keep low rates unchanged through next year.
View ArticleBank OZK to Build $6M Solar Plant; Scenic Hill Is Building
Bank OZK of Little Rock will build a $6 million solar plant, what it calls the largest renewable energy investment by any Arkansas-based financial services company.
View ArticleTrump Says US, China Have Reached Deal; Sunday Tariffs Off
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. has canceled plans to impose new tariffs on $160 billion worth of Chinese imports Sunday as part of a modest interim agreement that de-escalates a...
View ArticleThe Ridge Attracts $45.5M Sale (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Covenant Capital Corp. of Nashville, Tennessee, bought 312-unit apartment project in west Little Rock.
View ArticleSolar Projects on a Roll With PSC Ruling in Offing
Carlisle farmer Don Kittler looked out at his 18-acre field east of Lonoke, beaming at row after row soaking up the sun. But these weren’t the usual rows of corn, soybeans and rice he farms on 10,000...
View ArticleSchwyhart Creditor Follows the Money
Brian Ferguson pursues claim on assets allegedly hidden by Bill Schwyhart in a once secret settlement.
View ArticleExecutive Academy Offers Next Step on Path to Leadership
Applications are being accepted for the 2020 Arkansas Business Executive Leadership Academy, which includes sessions with Curtis Barnett, Ed Choate, Amy Fecher, Terry Mohajir and Darrin Williams.
View ArticleCara James to Become Chief Risk Officer at Arvest Bank
Arvest Bank of Bentonville says Cara James has been promoted to chief risk officer, effective Jan. 1.
View ArticleFarmers Bank & Trust Opens New Branch in Magnolia
Farmers Bank & Trust has opened a new location in Magnolia, at 1606 Hollensworth St.
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