Apr 28, 2022 | Community |
Arvest Bank launched our 12th annual Million Meals campaign on April 1. Today, we are announcing the campaign has raised 547,738 meals, more than half its goal. The campaign runs through May 28 and all funds raised will be donated to local organizations in the...
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Apr 26, 2022 | Newsroom |
Recognition Comes as Arvest Highlights Inclusion-Themed Debit Cards Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it has been included on Forbes magazine’s list of “Best Employers for Diversity 2022.” Consideration for the list was based on four criteria: direct and indirect...
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Apr 13, 2022 | Newsroom |
Arvest Bank has once again been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the “World’s Best Banks.” This is the fourth year in a row Arvest has received this distinction, which is based on customer feedback. Arvest ranks 20th among U.S. banks, the third year in a row it...
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Apr 1, 2022 | Community |
Arvest Bank kicked off our 12th annual Million Meals campaign today and it will continue through May 28. The campaign’s goal is to provide at least one million meals to those in need and it benefits more than 75 locally selected organizations throughout Arvest’s...
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Feb 21, 2022 | Newsroom |
Arvest Bank recently announced that our mortgage division originated record volume in 2021, the third consecutive year it has set a new mark. Arvest’s total 2021 mortgage loan volume of more than $4.77 billion eclipses the previous record of $4.68 billion set in 2020....
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Feb 10, 2022 | Newsroom |
Arvest Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine as part of its “Best Employers 2022” list. Arvest is part of the “Best Large Employers” group consisting of organizations with more than 5,000 employees. Forbes produced the lists with its market research partner,...
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Feb 8, 2022 | Newsroom |
Arvest Bank today announced growth strategist Laura Merling has joined to lead Arvest’s multi-year transformation strategy, which includes adopting a next generation banking platform and enhancing capabilities in digital payments and services. Merling joins from...
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Feb 3, 2022 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to present “Money Matters,” a seven-week financial education series that will occur via Zoom-based classes on Mondays from Feb. 7-March 21. Classes will be held from 6-8 p.m. The classes are designed to help participants rethink personal...
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Feb 1, 2022 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added Chris Rowell to our board of directors in Southwest Oklahoma. Rowell currently serves as vice president of sales for Falcon Flowback Services and is managing partner for 55 Cattle Company, Rowell Ranch, Bearded Man...
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Jan 12, 2022 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added Kim Rosson to our local board of directors in North Central Arkansas. Rosson has served as the executive director of the North Arkansas Medical Foundation for the last eight years. In addition to this role, she was...
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Jan 11, 2022 | Spin on Spending |
We recently hosted a webinar designed to educate Realtors, real estate agents and brokers on various Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) programs that may benefit potential homebuyers. The programs provide government assistance to qualified buyers....
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Dec 23, 2021 | Newsroom |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce the winners of our $10,000 VISA Sweepstakes. The winners are: Alexander J. – Tulsa, Okla. Samantha S. – Springdale, Ark. Bradley S. – Perryville, Ark. Ryan J. – Carthage, Mo. Brandon M. – Fort Smith, Ark. Arvest customers were...
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Dec 22, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Scott Copeland has been named community bank president in Mountain Home, Ark. Copeland has more than 14 years of industry experience, most recently serving as market president for another financial institution. “Scott is...
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Dec 20, 2021 | Newsroom |
Arvest Bank was the top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in the state of Arkansas in 2021, the eighth consecutive year it has earned that distinction. The ranking is based on 7(a) loan production for the SBA fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. Arvest led...
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Dec 3, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce a recent donation of $14,800 to First Tee – Northwest Arkansas. The gift was announced at the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament in Bella Vista. This gift represents proceeds raised during the tournament and would not...
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Nov 19, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank recently presented 11 Shawnee (Okla.) High School seniors with academic letter jackets, marking the 37th year we have recognized the top five percent of the school’s senior class. “We are incredibly proud of our academic letter jacket recipients and...
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Nov 8, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added Kristin Peck to our local board of directors in Central Oklahoma. Peck is vice president of public affairs for Cox Communications’ central region and oversees strategic initiatives to drive business growth across six...
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Nov 3, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce we have selected and notified winners of our recent campaign to honor teachers throughout our four-state footprint. This year, 154 educators are being awarded a total of $77,000 in prize money. The decision to award 154 $500 gifts to...
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Nov 1, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Sharon Reese-McGlory has joined its board of directors for the Bartlesville region. “We are thrilled to welcome Sharon Reese-McGlory to our local Arvest Bank board of directors,” said local Arvest Bank president Kim Adams. “Sharon...
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Oct 27, 2021 | Newsroom |
Newsweek magazine has named Arvest Bank as one of America’s “Most Loved Workplaces.” The recognition for employee happiness and satisfaction at work was determined by surveying more than 800,000 employees nationwide from businesses with workforces varying in size from...
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