Union Bank and Trust giving away gift cards during “Season of Giving” event

Union Bank and Trust giving away gift cards during “Season of Giving” event

Join Union Bank and Trust for their “Season of Giving” event as they help to support local businesses during the holiday season. Union Bank recognizes the vital role small businesses play in our local communities, and as a way to say thank you, they will be giving away gift cards to local businesses. Go to…

BCMC’s Huitt named a finalist for Arkansas Business Hospital CFO of the Year

BCMC’s Huitt named a finalist for Arkansas Business Hospital CFO of the Year

WARREN, Ark. – Arkansas Business recently announced its 2022 CFO of the Year award finalists with Bradley County Medical Center’s CEO Leslie Huitt among the final four for Hospital CFO of the Year.  Huitt was just recently named Chief Executive Officer of the hospital in June after serving as the Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer. She…

May 11 event to provide matchmaking for buyers, minority-and women-owned businesses

May 11 event to provide matchmaking for buyers, minority-and women-owned businesses

LITTLE ROCK — New customers are the lifeblood of any business. A May 11 matchmaking event at Heifer International headquarters will provide minority- and women-owned businesses a chance to meet potential clients. The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Matchmaking Event runs from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.…

JB’s Speedy Burger named Star City Chamber of Commerce February Business of the Month

JB’s Speedy Burger named Star City Chamber of Commerce February Business of the Month

The Star City Area Chamber of Commerce named JB’s Speedy Burger in Star City its February “Business of the Month,” February 14, 2022. Pictured are Devonte “Bunny” Darrough, Cheyenne Alvis, Holly McCool, Shannon Pickens, Kristi Sherrill, Christina Thomas, Tristian Lawson, and Chamber VP Jonathan Baugh. Not pictured: Patricia Lewis, Sherita Buckner, Pillar Harris, Jessica “Poola”…

Daniel Robinson of Harold’s Processing presents program to Warren Rotary

Daniel Robinson of Harold’s Processing presents program to Warren Rotary

The Rotary Club of Warren met Tuesday, Feb. 8 with Rotarian Jimmy Sledge presenting the program of Daniel Robinson, owner of Harold’s Processing, to the group. Harold’s Processing is located in Warren at the site of the old Lasiter Slaughter House on West Pine Street. It opened last year and offered deer, cattle, and pig…

Kelly Ashcraft featured in Arkansas Business

Kelly Ashcraft featured in Arkansas Business

Warren Bank and Trust Company President and Chief Operating Officer Kelly Ashcraft was featured in Arkansas Business’ Exec. Q and A section in the January 17-23 publication. She responded to questions about the pros and cons of banking in a small town, commented on the abilities of traditional banks to attract young customers, how the…

Woman-owned small businesses are rising in Arkansas

Woman-owned small businesses are rising in Arkansas

Little Rock, Ark. (Sept. 16, 2021) – Throughout Arkansas, small businesses are thriving, and greater numbers of entrepreneurs are launching new business ventures. As the number of small businesses grows in Arkansas, it is crucial to provide resources to help these business owners develop their companies. As a champion for the business community, the Arkansas…