FORGE Community Loan Fund and Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation have announced a joint partnership with Kiva US to establish Kiva Little Rock, an entrepreneurial startup hub that aims to help underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners in Central Arkansas gain access…
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Ford Named EVP, Chief Lending Officer at First Community Bank
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFirst Community Bank announced Friday that longtime employee Dwight Ford has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In his new role, Ford will lead and direct the institution’s overall loan portfolio. With 27 years of experience in…
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Swindle Named Chief Operating Officer at AgHeritage Farm Credit
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBlake Swindle has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS), the company announced on Thursday. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets of approximately $2.02…
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Bank OZK Releases First Quarter 2022 Earnings Report
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBank OZK recently released results for the first quarter of 2022. Highlights include: Net Income. The bank’s $128.0 million of net income and $1.02 diluted earnings per common share for the quarter just ended provided a strong start for 2022.…
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Plafcan to Lead New Agriculture Division for Simmons Bank
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSimmons 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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Carty & Co Expanding into Little Rock with Team Led by Rush Harding IV
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMemphis-based Carty & Company is opening a new branch in Little Rock, and is welcoming Rush “Buddy” Harding IV to the team. With more than 14 years experience with Crews and Associates, Harding joins Carty & Co. as a senior…
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USDA On Track to Provide Record-Breaking Support for Rural Capital Needs in 2021
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson has announced that the USDA is on track to provide a record level of support for rural working capital and other business capital needs in…
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More Than $2.4 Million Approved for Water and Wastewater Projects in Seven Communities
by AMP Staffby AMP Staff More than $2.4 million has been approved for water and wastewater projects in Arkansas. On Nov. 18, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission authorized $2,422,683.37for water/wastewater projects in seven Arkansas communities. These projects are expected to impact approximately…
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Five Arkansas Communities Receive $7.4 Million for Water, Wastewater Projects
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFive communities have been awarded funding from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture for water and wastewater projects. The Natural Resources Commission has authorized f $7,405,713 for the five projects, which are expected to impact approximately 3,799 individuals. In the 2020…
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Op-Ed: Providing Grants for Small Businesses in a Time of Need
by Liz Alspachby Liz AlspachAmerica’s business owners are some of our nation’s most precious resources. From Silicon Valley to the fusion food truck down the street, entrepreneurs know how to identify opportunities and adapt to survive – the exact skills our society needs to…