Business & Finance

Alexandria Gladden, chief operating officer, from left; Brant Ward, president; Jeff Maland, chief risk officer; Crandall Streett, chief administrative officer What is your mission and the key to your success? We strive to become the premier community bank in the …

As the year progresses, small and midsized business owners are taking a clear, forward-moving approach to growth. Rather than waiting out uncertainty, they are investing in tools, talent, community engagement and long-term resilience. Bank of America’s 2025 Business Owner Report …

The U.S. government no longer mints pennies, those copper shekels representing the lowest face value of any unit of American currency. The one-cent piece — the term “penny” is actually British — remains legal tender and in circulation, but the …

There is little investors like less than uncertainty, yet nowhere does it factor bigger than in the financial markets. This year is no different, said Arkansas financial professionals, between shift-on-the-fly world events, impending midterm elections, a roaring stock market and …

For many of us, the first time we encountered economics was in a textbook, defined in terms of supply and demand — accurate, yes, but not exactly inspiring. Across Arkansas today, students as early as fourth grade are discovering a …

Successful information technology businesses do not just have to stay with the times; it is far more complicated than that. In reality, working in the IT industry means scrambling to get ahead of the times and making sure there is …

Planting the seeds with 529 accounts, financial literacy and community support For the kindergarteners at Murrell Taylor Elementary School in Jacksonville, it seemed like a simple request: “I want you to draw your dreams.” With crayons in hand and commendable …

Financial literacy is the cornerstone of any smart relationship with money. Knowing how to budget, save, borrow and invest is as essential as knowing how to read or write in today’s economy. Learning those skills marks the beginning of a …

Unlocking Big Opportunities for Arkansas Businesses When most Arkansans hear “USDA loan,” it’s not unusual to envision endless rows of rice or industrial poultry farms, but here is the reality: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan …

The executives named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ 2025 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 …