Stephens, Economics Arkansas Launch Free Enterprise Education Progarm
Stephens Inc. of Little Rock and Economics Arkansas, an educational nonprofit, have created an umbrella PreK-12 program focused on free enterprise education for schools and students across the state.
View ArticleBank of the Ozarks Named Top Performer
Bank of the Ozarks has again been named the nation’s best performing regional bank in its asset size category, claiming the top spot in the S&P Global Market Intelligence ranking of regional banks...
View ArticleSt. Louis Fed President Speaks in Little Rock
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard spoke last week in Little Rock about “The U.S. Economy Three Months into 2018” at the Arkansas Bankers Association's and Arkansas State Bank...
View ArticleSPONSORED: Wood Sales Leadership Center Teaches Art, Science Of Selling
Rare program poised to turn out its first class of future salespeople at Arkansas State University.
View ArticleBank of the Ozarks' 1Q Net Income Up 27 Percent
Bank of the Ozarks on Thursday announced first-quarter net income of $113.1 million, up 27 percent from the same quarter last year.
View ArticleFormer Agent Joshua Casada Charged with Insurance Fraud, Theft, Forgery
Joshua Eric Casada of Pine Bluff, who lost his license to sell insurance in Arkansas in December, was booked in to the Pulaski County jail Thursday on 22 felony counts.
View ArticleArmor Bank Names Chief Lending Officer
Courtney Menefee has been named chief lending officer of Armor Bank in Forrest City and its holding company, Big Creek Bancshares Inc.
View ArticleRicca Joins NEA Baptist; Dietsche Advances at FNBC Bank (NEA Movers & Shakers)
Greg Ricca has been hired as a neurosurgeon for NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. Jeremy Dietsche has been promoted to assistant vice president and commercial lending/business development officer for FNBC Bank...
View ArticleWendy Von Kanel Promoted to Market President for Southern Bancorp (Movers &...
See more of this week's Movers & Shakers, and submit your own announcement at ArkansasBusiness.com/Movers.
View ArticleBeacon Hill Complex Draws $9.2M Purchase (Real Deals)
An affiliate of RREAF Holdings of Dallas acquired the 168-unit complex in west Little Rock. The seller is Beacon Hill Inc., led by James Barre Jr.
View ArticleComparing Metro Area Living Standards (James Bullard Commentary)
The results of this analysis show the importance of adjusting for price differences across regions when comparing living standards.
View ArticleBank Taps Wood Company for $1.3 Million Judgment
A Logan County wood company is being sued for allegedly defaulting on a $1.4 million loan dating to October 2015.
View ArticleOptimism Among Builders Slides for Fourth Consecutive Month
Homebuilder confidence slid for the fourth consecutive month with steadily rising mortgage rates and sky-high home prices putting ownership out of reach for more and more Americans.
View ArticleSPONSORED: 'Doctor Of Sales' Prescribes Individualized Approach
Sales training can make a significant difference for a team.
View ArticleInsurance Agent Berry Bishop Accused of Fraud, Misuse of Premium
A prominent Arkadelphia insurance agent, Berry Bishop, had his insurance license suspended Tuesday morning in an emergency order alleging seven-figure bank fraud and conversion of premium to personal use.
View ArticleAlliance Insurance Agents Surprised by AID Order; Plan to Buy Insolvent Agency
Bart Newman discovered irregularities and spent weeks working on a plan to rescue Alliance Insurance Group of Arkadelphia. Then he saw Arkansas Business' report that Alliance's license had been suspended.
View ArticleMedical Device Teams from UA, UA Little Rock Sweep Governor's Cup
Undergraduate and graduate student teams from the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock walked away from the 18th annual Governor's Cup competition with $154,000.
View ArticleHome BancShares 1Q Profit Up 56 Percent
Home BancShares Inc. of Conway on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $73.1 million, up 56 percent from the same quarter last year, a new record.
View ArticleAverage US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rose to 4.47 Percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed upward this week, slightly worsening affordability for homebuyers.
View ArticleArvest Bank Closes on Bear State Acquisition
Arvest Bank closes on its previously announced acquisition of Bear State Financial Inc. of Little Rock, the parent company of Bear State Bank.
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