Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to introduce its list of Influencers for 2024, those who inspire us all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in our communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and public-service…
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Paralympic Medalist Amy Purdy Brings Inspiration to Batesville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAmy Purdy, a New York Times best-selling author and three-time Paralympic medalist, shared her incredible journey of resilience and triumph at an event in Batesville on Thursday, Jan. 4, which was organized by First Community Bank’s women’s mentoring group. The…
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Paralympic Medalist Amy Purdy to Speak at Special Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFirst Community Bank will host a special event featuring renowned guest speaker, Amy Purdy, on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. The free community event will take place at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) in Independence…
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First Community Appoints Rownd as VP, Financial Advisor
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBatesville-based First Community Financial Services, operating within First Community Bank, has announced the appointment of Eric Rownd as vice president, financial advisor. Based at the 11 Prospect Court office in Cabot, Rownd will extend his services to the Little Rock…
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First Community Bank Plans Fayetteville Expansion
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFirst Community Bank has successfully acquired property at 3150 West Wedington Drive, formerly operated as The Bank of Fayetteville, and has received the necessary regulatory approvals to establish this new branch location within the thriving financial landscape of Northwest Arkansas. …
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First Community Bank Joins #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFirst Community Bank has again joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation to promote an industry-wide campaign educating consumers about the persistent threat of phishing scams. The FTC estimates that consumers lost $8.8 billion to phishing and…
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Bartholomew Honored with Inaugural Emerging Leader Award
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNatalie Bartholomew, community president for Northwest Arkansas, First Community Bank, was honored by the American Bankers Association (ABA) as a recipient of its 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Awards. This award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders committed to the…
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First Community Financial Services Promotes Brandt to Senior VP
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFirst Community Financial Services located at First Community Bank recently promoted Jim Brandt to senior vice president, financial advisor. “For the last 20 years, I have had the honor of supporting our clients, observing their prosperity and contributing to their…
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A Natural Fit: Batesville’s First Community Bank Came By Its Name Honestly
Pictured above: First Community’s main office opened in a new building in 2003 Dale Cole opened First Community Bank in 1997 in Batesville with 14 employees and a focus on providing quality banking service to his community. He leased a…
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AMP 2023 Women in Banking
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe executives named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ 2023 list of Women in Banking were nominated by readers. In a male-dominated industry, their perseverance, hard work and expertise have propelled them to influential positions in Arkansas banking and finance. We…