Aug 20, 2024 Newsroom
Arvest has been named to Forbes’ 2024 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for Arkansas (No. 4) and Oklahoma (No. 16). It is the fifth consecutive year the bank has been awarded on the list for Arkansas and the third year for Oklahoma. Presented by Forbes and...
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Aug 9, 2023 Community
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 to the Arkansas Tech University band program. The grant will be used to fund the purchase of upgraded equipment and transportation cargo. Shawn Bates, Russellville Community Bank President for Arvest, was joined by...
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Apr 11, 2023 Newsroom
Arvest once again has landed on Forbes list of World’s Best Banks. It is the fifth consecutive year the bank has been recognized, ranking 20th among U.S. banks for 2023 – the same ranking as 2022. It is also the fourth year in a row the bank has been part of the...
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Mar 7, 2023 Newsroom
WACO Title celebrated the grand opening of its first dedicated commercial title and closing office in Benton County on March 7 with a ribbon cutting at the new Rogers location. Officially opened in February, the 3,700-square-foot office houses seven associates and...
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Feb 9, 2023 Community
Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park in Russellville is getting a brand new bike park, featuring a balance bicycle course and progressive skill-improving trails for riders at all levels. The upgrade is thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to the River Valley...
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Dec 29, 2022 Community
El Centro Hispano’s program to help Hispanic entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow successful business in the Jonesboro area will receive a boost thanks to a $3,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. “Funds received from the Arvest Foundation will...
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Nov 14, 2022 Community
The United Way of Northeast Arkansas’ commitment to put books in the hands of young children has received a boost in the form of a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently when Arvest Bank representatives Kevin Hufstedler, Deania...
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Oct 11, 2022 Community
Arvest Bank recently held a groundbreaking for a new branch we plan to open in Jonesboro, Ark., in spring 2023. The roughly 5,200-SF facility will be located at 910 Canera Drive in Greensborough Village. In addition to front-line staff, it will house associates with...
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Sep 15, 2022 Newsroom
Arvest Bank recently released Skyline Reports on residential and multifamily real estate in Northwest Arkansas for the first half of 2022. The two most important numbers in the reports are 2.3% and 26.8%. The first, 2.3%, is the overall vacancy rate for multifamily...
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Aug 31, 2022 Community
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Ron Witherspoon has been named local bank president and CEO for the bank in Little Rock, which includes parts of central and southwest Arkansas, effective Nov. 1. Witherspoon is returning to Little Rock after serving as local bank...
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Aug 17, 2022 Community
The 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...
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Aug 16, 2022 Newsroom
University of Arkansas senior tight end Trey Knox is a two-time Southeastern Conference academic honor roll selection. Arvest Bank is pleased to announce we have reached an agreement with Knox to promote a different kind of education. Arvest and Knox have agreed to a...
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Jul 1, 2022 Community
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce we have added David Teigen to our local board of directors in Eureka Springs, Ark. Teigen is the owner of Teigen Insurance and Teigen Properties and has worked in the insurance industry since 1976. Additionally, he is the incoming...
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Jun 16, 2022 Community
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce it has added John Paul to its Southwest Arkansas Advisory Board. Paul is retired and most recently served as interim general manager of the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association (2020-2021), where he served as the director...
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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 15, 2021 Community
Residents at Methodist Village Senior Living in Fort Smith, Ark., will benefit from a $15,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at Methodist Village Senior Living. Roger Holroyd, Trace Andres, Larry Randall and Danielle Rogers of...
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Dec 2, 2021 Community
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a donation of $5,000 to NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation, part of Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation. “The NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation has been providing excellent health care services to our community for many...
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Nov 23, 2021 Community
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a donation of $10,000 to Arkansas State University System Foundation, Inc. “We are so pleased the Arvest Foundation has chosen to make this grant to the Arkansas State University System Foundation and the Bradbury Art Museum,”...
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Nov 5, 2021 Community
Arvest Hoopfest is back! Canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 16th annual Arvest Hoopfest will be held Dec. 9-11 at Rogers Heritage (Ark.) High School. In addition to the host team, Rogers Heritage, the field also includes Arkansas schools Blytheville,...
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Oct 11, 2021 Community
The Arvest Foundation recently announced donations totaling $19,500 to nonprofit organizations in Jonesboro, Ark. The organizations receiving grants all work to improve the quality of life for children and adults. “The Arvest Foundation seeks to provide funding for...
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