Bethany Davis began Project Warm in her own neighborhood in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Knowing just how cold the winter can be, she and other volunteers took to the streets to provide coats, scarves, and most importantly warm wishes and love to the community they live...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Megan Creekmore has been promoted to commercial loan assistant in Russellville. Creekmore has four years of industry experience and most recently served as a financial sales representative at Arvest. In her new role, Creekmore will...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Cara James has been promoted to Chief Risk Officer, effective Jan. 1. James will replace Bob Kelly, who is retiring after more than 30 years with Arvest, effective Dec. 31. James currently serves as senior vice president and Chief...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it has hired Perry Brown as a trust officer in Bartlesville. Brown has more than 20 years of industry experience and holds Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designations. He will be based out of...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce we have selected and notified winners of our recent effort aimed at honoring teachers throughout our four-state footprint. This year, 131 educators are being awarded a total of more than $65,000 in prize money. The decision to award...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it has promoted Blake Burgess as an Arvest Wealth Management client advisor in Springdale. Burgess has worked at Arvest since May 2018, most recently serving as part of the Arvest Wealth Management Solutions Center group in Lowell....
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It is sometime said we can change the world one act of kindness at a time. With that spirit in mind, Arvest Bank associates throughout the Joplin region were on a mission to give back during the month of November, performing random acts of kindness in all 10 of the...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Craig Rivaldo has been promoted to regional executive, effective Feb. 1. Rivaldo will replace Don Walker, who is retiring effective Jan. 31 after a career of more than 40 years with Arvest. Walker has served as regional executive...
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As the temperatures outside fall, energy bills rise. Combined with travel expenses, purchasing gifts and new fall fashions, the winter months can be disastrous to your budget. By following a few quick tips, you may be able to survive until spring with your savings...
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Home of Hope’s communication capabilities have been enhanced thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently, and Arvest Bank associates Jordi Reiger and Donna Derosia were on hand to present the check to Home of Hope CEO Ralph...
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Thanks in part to a $7,500 donation from the Arvest Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville will continue to offer year-round programs to youth ages 7-18 and maintain its low membership dues. The gift was announced recently at Boys & Girls Club of...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce it has promoted Cassey Gray to branch sales manager in Fort Smith. Gray has four years of industry experience and, in her new role, will manage the activities of the Arvest branch at 2425 S. Zero St. “Cassey has worked in a few...
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Arvest Bank is pleased to once again host one of the region’s most highly anticipated early-season boys basketball tournaments – the Arvest Classic – beginning Dec. 5 at Parkview High School in Springfield, Mo. Host Parkview returns three full-time starters from last...
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Arvest Bank was pleased to once again host the recent Arvest Invitational, one of the area’s most highly anticipated early-season basketball tournaments, in Flippin, Ark. The event was held Nov. 16-23 and featured both boys and girls divisions. Teams from across the...
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The Vinita Fire Department got a boost in its efforts to purchase a new pumper truck via a $2,500 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently, and Arvest Bank associates Jordi Reiger and Donna Derosia were on hand to present the check to...
read moreArvest Bank once again was a top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender within its footprint in 2019, based on loan production. That’s based on data for the SBA fiscal year ending Sept. 30. Arvest was the No. 1 SBA lender for the sixth consecutive year in...
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Students and staff at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain in Mena will enjoy an upgraded soccer field thanks to a $4,100 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced today at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain in Mena. Theresa Young of Arvest...
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Arvest Bank is proud to celebrate Karla Payne, who was honored recently with the CFO Lifetime Achievement Award at Arkansas Business’ annual CFO of the Year luncheon. The event was held Nov. 7 at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock. It was the second time in three years...
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Arvest Bank has hired Jaren Beavers as marketing manager for the bank’s North Central Arkansas market that includes Baxter, Boone and Marion counties. Beavers comes to Arvest from Integrity First Bank, where she was vice president of Business Development and...
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Students in Sallisaw will have an enriched learning environment thanks to a $3,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced today at Central Elementary School in Sallisaw. Lacey Prentice and Jessica Taylor of Arvest Bank were on hand to present the...
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