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Executive Q&A: Plafcan Sees Growth Ahead for Ag Lending at Simmons Bank
by AMP Staff May 9, 2022
by AMP Staff May 9, 2022
Simmons Bank has expanded beyond the state’s borders into five states, each of which share with Arkansas a rich agricultural heritage. The Pine Bluff-based bank recently announced the creation of a new agricultural division and hired Cole Plafcan, Razorback football…
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Plafcan to Lead New Agriculture Division for Simmons Bank
by AMP Staff April 20, 2022
by AMP Staff April 20, 2022
Simmons Bank on Wednesday announced the addition of Cole Plafcan as senior vice president and director of agricultural lending, a newly created division within its Community Banking group. Plafcan will lead efforts to expand agricultural business across the six-state footprint…
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Drum Majors Get Set to Lead Razorback Marching Band August 18, 2022
From Left to Right: Dough Harnish, Jenna Wheeler, Sallie Hendrix and William Rowe. (Photo by Ryan Versey, Courtesy of the University of Arkansas) Four drum University of Arkansas majors for the Fall 2022 Razorback Marching Band will lead the… The post Drum Majors Get Set to Lead Razorback Marching Band appeared first on AMP.
Don’t Let A Financial Misfortune Ruin Your Life: How to Get Back Up After Unexpected Expenses August 18, 2022
No one plans on having an emergency, but they happen all the time. When you have to face unexpected expenses, it can feel like the world is ending. How are you going to pay your rent or mortgage? How are… The post Don’t Let A Financial Misfortune Ruin Your Life: How to Get Back Up […]
University of Arkansas Receives $1.25M to Support STEAM Education in Delta August 18, 2022
The Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program recently awarded the University of Arkansas $1.25 million to support science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) education for underrepresented students, the university announced on Aug. 17. The five-year grant will be used… The post University of Arkansas Receives $1.25M to Support STEAM Education in Delta appeared first […]
Our House Closes $10M in NMTC Financing, Increases Capacity to Serve Central Arkansas Homeless August 17, 2022
(Photo Courtesy of Our House) Our House announced on Aug. 17 that it has closed on a $10 million NMTC (New Markets Tax Credit) financing package to expand its services for families and individuals who are homeless in central… The post Our House Closes $10M in NMTC Financing, Increases Capacity to Serve Central Arkansas […]
Arvest Bank Announces NIL with Razorbacks’ Knox August 17, 2022
Arvest Bank has announced it reached a name, image & likeness (NIL) agreement with University of Arkansas senior tight end Trey Knox, who is a two-time Southeastern Conference academic honor roll selection. In this NIL agreement, both parties will work… The post Arvest Bank Announces NIL with Razorbacks’ Knox appeared first on AMP.
Black-Owned Business Expo Returns This Weekend August 17, 2022
Black-Owned NWA has announced it will host its fourth Black-Owned Business Expo this Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. Jazzy Jae NWA, the blog made up of Jasmine Hudson and J’Aaron “Jae” Merchant, are… The post Black-Owned Business Expo Returns This Weekend appeared first on AMP.
AEDC, AGFC to Grant More Than $808,000 for Conservation Education Programs August 17, 2022
On Aug. 15, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) Division of Rural Services announced that it will award $808,146.04 to Arkansas schools and educators to support conservation education programs in the 2022-2023 school year. Applications are open to any school… The post AEDC, AGFC to Grant More Than $808,000 for Conservation Education Programs appeared first […]
18 Arkansas Companies Named to Inc. ‘5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America’ List August 16, 2022
Eighteen Arkansas-based companies earned a spot in Inc. Magazine’s recently released list of America’s fastest-growing, privately-owned companies. Highest among the Arkansas companies is Hughes Technology and its SmartData Dashboard out of Mountain Home, ranked at No. 89. Hughes Technology is… The post 18 Arkansas Companies Named to Inc. ‘5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America’ List appeared […]
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Opens Spring 2023 Applications August 16, 2022
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF), is now accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2023 semester. The application can be found online and the deadline to apply is Oct. 15. ASPSF is responsible for awarding scholarships up to $1,200… The post Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Opens Spring 2023 Applications appeared first on AMP.
Sequretek Chooses Little Rock for U.S. Headquarters August 16, 2022
Sequretek, a global cybersecurity provider, announced on Aug. 16 that it would be opening its U.S. headquarters inside of The Little Rock Technology Park, citing the innovative technology focus, talent access and growth-friendly business environment as top reasons for naming… The post Sequretek Chooses Little Rock for U.S. Headquarters appeared first on AMP.