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Despite Annual Net Income Drop, Banking Industry Posts Strong 4Q Numbers
by Tyler Hale February 25, 2021
by Tyler Hale February 25, 2021
Commercial banks and savings institutions in the United States saw a drop in net income in 2020, although late year numbers showed dramatic improvement. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released its Quarterly Banking Profile for the fourth quarter of…
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Arvest Wealth Management Tops $14 Billion in Managed Assets
by Tyler Hale February 25, 2021
by Tyler Hale February 25, 2021
Arvest Bank’s wealth management division has grown its assets under management, surpassing the $14 billion mark as of the end of 2020. As of Dec. 31, 2020, Arvest Wealth Management had approximately $14.4 billion under management. Arvest Wealth Management also…
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Glasbrenner Named to Forbes Next 1000 List in 2021
by Tyler Hale February 24, 2021
by Tyler Hale February 24, 2021
An Arkansas chief executive has been named to Forbes’ Next 1000 list for 2021. Elizabeth Glasbrenner, the co-founder and CEO of Smiley Technologies, is the sole Arkansas executive selected for the first round of this inaugural Forbes list in 2021.…
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SBA Provides $200 Billion in EIDL Funding to U.S. Businesses, Nonprofits
by Tyler Hale February 12, 2021
by Tyler Hale February 12, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has provided $200 billion in emergency funding to business, nonprofits and agricultural producers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, Feb. 12, the federal agency announced that it hit the $200 billion…
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Darrin Williams: Progress, But Still A Long Way To Go
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
By Katie Zakrzewski and Mark Carter Former Arkansas House Speaker Pro-Tem Darrin Williams became CEO of Southern Bancorp in 2013 after a six-year stint in the state legislature and a run as managing partner at the Carney, Williams, Bates, Pulliam…
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Titans of Tech in Arkansas: Uday Akkaraju, CEO, Bond.AI, Little Rock
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
Uday Akkaraju, CEOBond.AI, Little Rock Uday Akkaraju is the CEO of BOND.AI, an award-winning, human-centered artificial intelligence platform for banks. BOND.AI’s Empathy Engine creates unique personas for every consumer or a small business of your bank — personas that connect…
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Titans of Tech in Arkansas: Brian Bauer, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer and Co-Founder, Abaca, North Little Rock
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
Brian Bauer, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer and Co-FounderAbaca, North Little Rock A native Arkansan, Brian Bauer grew up near Hot Springs and received his undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He served 11 years in the…
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Titans of Tech in Arkansas: Joe Ehrhardt, CEO and Founder, Teslar Software, Springdale
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
Joe Ehrhardt, CEO and FounderTeslar Software, Springdale Joe Ehrhardt is the CEO and founder of Teslar Software, a provider of portfolio management tools for community financial institutions that aggregate and automate lending and deposit operations processes into a single system, enabling…
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Titans of Tech in Arkansas: Dan Roda, CEO and Co-Founder, Abaca, North Little Rock
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
Dan Roda, CEO and Co-FounderAbaca, North Little Rock Educated at Tulane University and Villanova Law School, Dan Roda followed his wife (Elizabeth Michael) to Arkansas and promptly entered the professional world as a corporate attorney, gaining 10-plus years of hands-on experience…
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Titans of Tech in Arkansas: Mimi San Pedro, Chief Strategy Officer, The Venture Center, Little Rock
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
by AMP Staff February 12, 2021
Mimi San Pedro, Chief Strategy OfficerThe Venture Center, Little Rock Mimi San Pedro is responsible for designing and implementing strategies that will help shape the future of entrepreneurial support in Arkansas and ensure The Venture Center’s success with corporate partners, community…
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ABF Freight Names 2021 Load Team Members February 26, 2021
ArcBest’s ABF Freight division has named a new freight load team for 2021. Every year, the Fort Smith-based freight company selects a new load team, which is an elite team of freight professionals from ABF’s service centers, located around the… The post ABF Freight Names 2021 Load Team Members appeared first on AMP.
U.S. Department of Labor Expands PUA Eligibility for State Unemployment Agencies February 26, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new guidance to state unemployment issuance agencies, expanding the eligibility factors for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. Under this guidance, agencies are allowed to expand unemployment insurance eligibility to three categories of workers. These include… The post U.S. Department of Labor Expands PUA Eligibility for State Unemployment Agencies appeared first […]
House Report: State Lawmakers Address Tax, Public Health Measures in Past Week February 26, 2021
In the 7th week of the 2021 Regular Session, the House passed bills addressing taxes, medical care, scholarships, the duty to retreat, and more. The following tax measures were advanced by the House: HB1023-This bill excludes certain school fundraisers from the… The post House Report: State Lawmakers Address Tax, Public Health Measures in Past Week appeared […]
Shalin Named Dermatology Department Chair for UAMS College of Medicine February 26, 2021
The University of Arkansas for Medicine Sciences (UAMS) has named Sara Shalin, M.D., Ph.D., as the chair of the Department of Dermatology in the university’s College of Medicine. Shalin is also an associate professor of pathology and dermatology. Since joining… The post Shalin Named Dermatology Department Chair for UAMS College of Medicine appeared first on […]
Sixteen Appointments Made to Little Rock City Boards and Commissions February 26, 2021
Sixteen individuals have been appointed or reappointed to four different Little Rock city boards or commissions. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. made the appointments, which were ratified by the City of Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The… The post Sixteen Appointments Made to Little Rock City Boards and Commissions appeared first on […]
Governor’s Address: PPP Loans’ Impact on Arkansas Businesses February 26, 2021
Today I’d like to talk about the federal Payroll Protection Plan or PPP, which has kept many Arkansas companies alive during the pandemic. Congress passed the CARES Act to help Americans navigate the pandemic. PPP was one of the programs… The post Governor’s Address: PPP Loans’ Impact on Arkansas Businesses appeared first on AMP.
New Study to Highlight Racial and Gender Disparities in Small Business Lending February 26, 2021
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) will be unveiling a new report demonstrating racial and gender disparities in small business loans. Commissioned by WRF and Winrock International, the Arkansas Small Business Access to Capital report will be revealed during a webinar… The post New Study to Highlight Racial and Gender Disparities in Small Business Lending appeared […]
Expanding Minimally Invasive Alternatives to Open Heart Surgery February 26, 2021
The CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute recently became the first in Arkansas to successfully perform the Transcaval TAVR heart procedure. New TAVR, or Transcather Aortic Valve Replacement, procedures offer patients with aortic valve stenosis an alternative to open heart surgery,… The post Expanding Minimally Invasive Alternatives to Open Heart Surgery appeared first on AMP.
A Diet You Can Live With: Looking at A Long-Term Healthy and Sustainable Diet February 26, 2021
Trendy diets come and go, and while many promise great results—such as weight loss or improved energy—they also require careful attention and, ideally, help from a healthcare provider. For many people, these diets are also difficult to sustain over the… The post A Diet You Can Live With: Looking at A Long-Term Healthy and Sustainable […]
Hutchinson Extends Public Health Emergency But Lays Groundwork for Lifting Mask Mandate February 26, 2021
In a Friday morning press conference, Gov. Asa Hutchinson charted the state’s path forward in the COVID-19 pandemic with a series of three announcements. Hutchinson is extending the public health emergency, which is set to expire on Saturday, Feb. 28.… The post Hutchinson Extends Public Health Emergency But Lays Groundwork for Lifting Mask Mandate appeared […]

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