Southern Bancorp recently hired Miguel Lopez for the new role of Market Strategy Executive, Hispanic/Latino Market – a position that will expand its efforts and impact for Spanish-speaking communities. “Increasing our commitment to and capabilities for our Hispanic and Latino…
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Pictured above: The Hispanic community in Northwest Arkansas has responded favorably to Banco Si’s presence. As Banco Sí approaches its first anniversary, the Rogers-based bank has a lot to celebrate. The newest division of Signature Bank of Arkansas is the…
Eli Saldivar E-commerce Team Lead PepsiCo Eli Saldivar is a prominent e-commerce figure with 15-plus years of experience. Originally from Latin America, he holds international business and marketing degrees from John Brown University. Saldivar started by developing digital practices for…
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Signature Bank Says, “Sí!” to Northwest Arkansas
A new niche bank is coming to Northwest Arkansas this summer. Banco Sí!, a recently formed division of Signature Bank of Arkansas, will focus on a growing segment of the population who feels underserved by traditional banks. “Our mission is…
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SPOTLIGHT ON SMALL BUSINESS: El Valle es Grande in Sherwood
Alejandro Lopez immigrated to America in 1995 with his wife and four kids. The Guadalajara native worked for an office furniture company as a furniture assembler before finally leaping into his American Dream. Opening the El Valle grocery store in…
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UAMS Researchers Look at Arkansans’ Preferred COVID Testing Sites, Reasons for Not Getting Tested
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Wednesday that two studies conducted by researchers at the university shed some light on Arkansans’ preferred locations for COVID-19 testing and the reasons why some people may decide not to get…