Arvest Bank invites its customers and community members alike to an event to honor former community bank president Chris Clark. The event will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Sept. 1, at the Arvest branch located at 201 N. Broadway, Shawnee, Oklahoma. Clark retired effective...
read moreLocal teachers in Arvest Bank communities will receive a total of $72,500 through our seventh annual “We Love Teachers” initiative. “We Love Teachers” will provide 145 $500 gifts to individual teachers who work at public state-funded schools throughout Arvest’s...
read moreForty years ago, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5847 and marked August 21 as the day seniors will be celebrated. The majority of seniors being celebrated at the time were people who lived through world wars and difficult economic times, banded together to...
read moreThe Martin Township Rural Fire Department’s efforts to protect and serve residents in north Pope County, Ark., received a boost thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently when Arvest Bank commercial banker Megan Chenowith...
read moreWhile preparing for back-to-school, cybersecurity should be a top priority. When everyone from a toddler to a teacher has access to smart devices, it’s critical that parents watch over and protect their children’s cyber security. Since children’s...
read moreMany financial professionals recommend 529 plans as the best way for most families to save for college.* After new legislation that passed in 2019, 529 plans are more flexible than ever to help you make the most of your investment and your tax-free earnings. Here are...
read moreThe Game of Life (the board game introduced by Milton Bradley as The Checkered Game of Life) was originally created over 160 years ago, in 1860. In the modern version released in 1960, the game starts out with an interesting scenario. Each player must choose whether...
read moreThe Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will receive a boost in support for local scouts thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. Arvest Wealth Management senior client advisor Terri Taylor recently presented the check to Philip Wright,...
read moreDon’t take the bait! Smishing is the most common mobile-based phishing. Slow down and think before you click! Smishing has become a big problem; according to the FBI, it is only getting worse. The average person gets over 19 spam texts per month. While not all...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce Penny Lacy has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and sales manager for the bank in Springfield, Mo. Lacy started her career with Arvest in 1994 and most recently served as director of associate relations in...
read moreArvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added Anne E. McGregor to our local board of directors in Springfield, Mo. McGregor has served as chair of the Neighbor Company, where she works with family members to direct and facilitate charitable investments and oversees...
read moreArvest Bank hosted a launch party for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity of Benton County (Ark.) bank build on Thursday and is excited to work with other local financial institutions on the construction of a home this fall. In addition to hosting the launch party at our...
read moreArvest recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new branch in Glenpool. Expected to open in early 2023, the branch will be about 4,200 SF and house approximately 12 Arvest associates. That includes front-line staff as well as associates with expertise in...
read moreIf you own or manage a business, your mailbox and inbox are probably full of offers to give you a loan. Why? Because making loans for businesses is easy. But at the end of the day, a loan is just a transaction – you get money and you’re obligated to repay that money...
read moreWhen it comes to the day-to-day operations of your business, you have a lot on your plate. With fraud and data security threats constantly evolving, you need to be aware of safety measures to keep your customer card data protected. The Payment Card Industry Data...
read moreDid you know that business bank accounts don’t have the same protections that federal law affords consumers when it comes to recovering from fraudulent transactions? With experts predicting an increase in financial crimes, it’s critical for businesses of all sizes to...
read moreWhen it’s time to choose or change the bank for your business, the selection process can and should be very similar to how you go about choosing the right job candidate to add to your team. As with a job candidate, you want the bank with the right mix of services and...
read moreIn observance of Independence Day, all Arvest branches and the customer service line will be closed on Monday, July 4. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 5. For your convenience, you can bank 24/7 using: Arvest Go Mobile App Arvest Online Banking...
read moreNorman Public Schools students will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at the Norman Public School Foundation office. Arvest executive vice president Rocky Williams was on hand to present the check to Alesha...
read moreArvest Bank launched its annual Million Meals initiative to fight hunger in the four-state region the bank serves two months ago. We are happy to announce that with the help of customers and community members, we have exceeded the campaign goal by raising more than...
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