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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Oct 6, 2021 | Community |
In response to increased incidents of anti-Asian violence since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Arvest Bank associates launched last spring a project that has resulted in an exhibit currently on display at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith...
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Oct 5, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Shannon Hendrix, MS, RD, LD has joined its local board of directors in Springdale, Ark. Shannon serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrator at Arkansas Children’s Northwest, where she implements strategy to achieve the...
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Oct 1, 2021 | Community |
Efforts to help veterans with mental health needs received a boost recently in the form of a $2,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation to Ozark Community Foundation Inc. in Mountain Home, Ark. The purpose of the grant is to aid in local outreach to veterans through...
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Sep 30, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Charlotte Razer has joined its local board of directors in North Central Arkansas. Razer owns Razer and Associates, CPAs, Inc. in Mountain Home. She has 35 years of experience in public accounting. Razer earned a bachelor’s degree in...
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Sep 24, 2021 | Community |
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority recently received a $1,000 donation from Arvest Bank. The gift was announced at Arvest Equipment Finance Division’s headquarters located in the heart of the Chaffee Crossing Historical District in Fort Smith, Ark. Beth Presley...
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Sep 13, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank will honor educators throughout its footprint for the sixth consecutive year by conducting its “We Love Teachers” campaign, which will result in 154 teachers receiving a total of $77,000 in prize money. Awarding 154 $500 gifts to individual teachers is a...
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Sep 2, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce a series of small business solutions seminars and financial literacy classes for those in Hot Springs and its surrounding areas. Please see below for dates, topics, and reservation links. All sessions will begin at 12:00 p.m. Past...
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Sep 2, 2021 | Community |
Children in the Russellville area will benefit from a $2,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at Valley Christian School. Shawn Bates, Tammy Burchett, Megan Chenowith and Jason McGee were on hand to present the check to the school’s...
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Aug 31, 2021 | Community |
Wonder Willa Park has received an upgrade thanks to a $7,200 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The park is located in Harrison, Ark. The grant was announced recently and resulted in the installation of security cameras at the park, an inclusive children’s playground...
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Aug 30, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Melinda Moss has joined its local board of directors in Joplin, Mo. Moss is superintendent for Joplin Schools, a position she has held since 2016. Moss has 27 years of educational experience, including more than seven spent as the...
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Aug 26, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Arvest Pavilion in Prairie Grove, Ark. The park-type space at 150 E. Buchanan represents a $220,000-plus investment in the community and replaces the former Arvest drive-thru facility at...
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Aug 25, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine as part of its “Best-In-State Employers 2021” lists in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Forbes produced the lists with its market research partner, Statista. The companies recognized as “Best-In-State Employers” were identified...
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Aug 24, 2021 | Community |
Firefighters in Dover, Ark., will benefit from a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced recently at Arvest’s West Main branch in Russellville. Tom Wolf, Shawn Bates, and Tori Barnes of Arvest Bank were on hand to present the check on behalf...
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Aug 20, 2021 | Community |
Arvest has named Justin French, Craig McCoy, Daniel Ogunyemi and Krystal Simon as its newest board members in Springfield. The addition of these community leaders rounds out the board committed to service in the Springfield area. Justin French is a producer for Barker...
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Aug 6, 2021 | Community |
Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Mauricio Adonay Herrera has joined its local board of directors in Benton County, Ark. Herrera is the founder of Herrera Law Group, where his areas of emphasis are immigration, family, criminal and personal injury law. Herrera...
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Aug 5, 2021 | Community |
Veterans and their families in Boone County (Ark.) and the surrounding areas will receive additional support via the Jack Williams Veteran Resource Center thanks to a $10,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The Jack Williams Veteran Resource Center, also known as...
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Aug 4, 2021 | Community |
Huntsville (Ark.) Middle School students will enjoy an enhanced educational experience thanks to a $5,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was made earlier this year when Arvest community bank president Matt Smith presented a check to Huntsville Middle...
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Jul 26, 2021 | Community |
Game wardens in the Russellville area will benefit from a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced today at Arvest Bank’s Russellville West Main branch. Jason McGee, Renea Emmons, Joel Arivett, Shawn Bates, Tammy Burchett, Megan Chenowith, Shawn...
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