Community

Arvest Bank recently held a groundbreaking for a new branch we plan to open in Jonesboro, Ark., in spring 2023. The roughly 5,200-SF facility will be located at 910 Canera Drive in Greensborough Village.

Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Craig Shy has been named local bank president in Fayetteville, effective Nov. 1. Shy has 33 years of industry experience, including the last 18 at Arvest.

Arvest Bank is pleased to once again present “Money Matters,” a seven-week financial education series that is underway and running through Oct. 24. Classes are held each Monday from 6-8 p.m.

As Arvest Bank strives every day to create the best experiences for our customers and associates, we are taking this opportunity to recognize the second anniversary of our Associate Impact Groups.

Local teachers in Arvest Bank communities will receive a total of $72,500 through our seventh annual “We Love Teachers” initiative.

Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Ron Witherspoon has been named local bank president and CEO for the bank in Little Rock, which includes parts of central and southwest Arkansas, effective Nov. 1.

The Help Center in Neosho, Mo., will be able to replace its roof thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation.

The Forrester-Davis Development Center (FDDC) will be able to complete building repairs and offer more training materials thanks to a $3,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation.

The Martin Township Rural Fire Department’s efforts to protect and serve residents in north Pope County, Ark., received a boost thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation.

Ongoing efforts to capture and commemorate the history of Scott County, Ark., received a boost earlier this year in the form of a $6,500 grant awarded by the Arvest Foundation.

The Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America will receive a boost in support for local scouts thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation.

Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Penny Lacy has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and sales manager for the bank in Springfield, Mo.