Diversity And Inclusion

  • An Arvest associate grabbing a pastry at an associate event sponsored by HOLArvest

    Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Words Matter

    September 15, 2025

    Words matter. The word “Hispanic” represents an individual whose heritage is traced to a Spanish-speaking country or culture. The word “Latino” represents an individual whose heritage is traced to a Latin American country or culture.

    Read more
  • A mom and daughter counting coins as they put them in a piggy bank

    Celebrating Women's History Month: Financial Empowerment

    March 1, 2025

    Women’s History Month reminds us of many reasons to support women’s empowerment year-round. Financial empowerment is key to achieving true influence and independence. Yet, finances is a topic most people avoid discussing.

    Read more
  • A couple buying clothing from a store

    Harnessing Your Purchasing Power to Support Black-Owned Businesses

    February 1, 2025

    The month of February is a time to celebrate Black life, history, and culture and the many individuals who have contributed to the unique fabric of our society.

    Read more
  • Graphic image with text "Honoring MLK Jr. #TogetherWeThrive" featuring an Arvest associate donating blood and smiling holding a sign that says "I donated to help others."

    Arvest Associates Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Blood Drives

    January 20, 2025

    According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, and lifesaving care begins with donations. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Read more
  • A photo of a woman celebrating Diwali

    Celebrating Diwali, A Festival of Lights

    October 31, 2024

    By Shreni Gandhi, underwriting manager 

    Read more
  • Arvest Logo on White Background

    Celebrating the Storytelling Tradition of the Indigenous People

    October 14, 2024

    By Deana Butler, human resources manager

    My father, Odean Hamilton, is a storyteller and his father, Bill Hamilton, was too.

    Read more
  • A photo of the first school George Washington Carver attended in Neosho, Missouri

    Arvest Foundation Supports Restoration of Carver School

    July 22, 2024

    Neosho, MO

    Arvest is proud to announce a grant on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association to support the final restoration efforts of the “1872 Neosho Colored School." Located in Neosho, Missouri, the school was

    Read more
  • A stylized graphic showcasing a diverse group of women from various cultural backgrounds and age groups

    Serving Customers, Representing Women, Advocating Always

    March 4, 2024

    During Women's History Month, we're highlighting Arvest associates from across our footprint who are shining examples of what it means to serve customers, represent women, and always advocate.

    Read more
  • A photo of the front window of Celebrity Kutz barber shop in Kansas City. The window decal reads: in my chair, everyone is a celebrity.

    'Somebody in Their Corner:' A Black History Month Story

    February 22, 2024

    Kansas City, MO

    Meet Everton Neil. He’s a community bank lender for Arvest in greater Kansas City. To describe what he does for our Community Development Division, Everton says it’s similar to being a gardener. “It's like planting seeds.

    Read more
  • Headshots of Arvest associates Candace Foster, Rodney Shepard, Iffy Ibekwe and Virgil Miller Jr. on a blue background

    Embracing Legacy, Inspiring Tomorrow, Celebrating Black Excellence

    February 1, 2024

    Embracing and celebrating the backgrounds, uniqueness, cultures, and perspectives of each of our associates is core to who we are at Arvest.

    Read more
  • A young girl hugging her dad, who is wearing a military uniform

    Arvest Announces New Military Leave Policy

    November 10, 2023

    Arvest is proud to announce a new policy to support active military associates who are called out to active duty or training within the United States military, including the National Guard and Reserve of the Armed Fo

    Read more
  • A collage of photos from Arvest Associate Impact Group events with the text "Happy Second Anniversary to our Associate Impact Groups!"

    Impact Through Inclusion in Motion

    September 7, 2022

    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.

    Read more