Arkansas Capital Corporation Is Pleased to Showcase the Work of Artist Robert Bean

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Robert Bean
Robert Bean of RB Fine Arts

In today’s world, it takes both left brains and right brains to succeed. The analytical, strategic, and mathematical may be what comes to mind when you think lending and finance and no doubt, we have that in spades. But it takes creativity, passion and the ability to visualize to truly succeed.

    We at the Arkansas Capital Corporation Group (ACCG) were looking for inspiration. That’s where Robert Bean of RB Fine Arts came in. We were so excited by his work, that we covered our lobby and conference rooms in his artwork. And now we invite you to stop by and become inspired. Whether you are interested in learning more about the many lending products or just need a little visual inspiration, please stop by our offices August 9 from 5-8 p.m.  [Read more…]

The Arkansas Capital Corporation Elected New Board Member

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The Arkansas Capital Corporation, at its quarterly board meeting today, announced the election of Mike Malone to its board of directors. Malone, president of the NWA Council, was elected to a one year term. “We are strengthening our relationship with Northwest Arkansas with the election of Mike to our board of directors and will be able to extend our economic development reach to the area through Mike,” said Rush Deacon, acting chief executive officer, Arkansas Capital Corporation. The board also announced that Dr. Tim Atkinson, president of the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority, has replaced Dr. John Ahlen as ex officio member of the Arkansas Capital Corporation board of directors. [Read more…]

Arkansas Capital Corporation Named Largest SBA Lender in Arkansas

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Thanks to our many local community bank partners, Arkansas Capital Corporation has been named the largest SBA lender in Arkansas by total value of loans for FY 2012.

  1. Arkansas Capital Corporation, Little Rock – $31,541,300
  2. Arvest Bank, Fayetteville – $26,332,100
  3. First Financial Bank, El Dorado – $5,873,500
  4. First Western Bank, Booneville – $4,455,000
  5. Legacy National Bank, Springdale – $3,755,000
  6. Regions Bank, Birmingham, Ala. – $3,462,186
  7. Delta Trust & Bank, Parkdale – $3,408,000
  8. Peoples State Bank, Hallettsville, Tex. – $3,400,000
  9. Centennial Bank, Conway – $3,361,000
  10. First National Bank of Fort Smith, Fort Smith – $3,280,000 [Read more…]

Arkansas Capital Congratulates Charlott “Chotsie” Adney

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Arkansas Capital Corporation Congratulates Charlott “Chotsie” Adney on Receiving 2013 U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year Award

Chotsie Adney Arkansas SBA Small Business Person of the Year Award 2013
Arkansas Capital Corporation Congratulates Charlott “Chotsie” Adney on Receiving 2013 U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year Award.
The Arkansas Capital Corporation congratulates Advanced Aesthetics of Arkansas Owner Charlott “Chotsie” Adney on receiving the 2013 U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year Award. “We were thrilled to help bring Chotsie’s dreams to reality by helping her get the necessary capital needed to expand her state-of-the-art aesthetics business in Little Rock,” said Al Hodge, senior vice president of Arkansas Capital Corporation. “Chotsie has a top-notch team and is dedicated to operating a first-class operation. She and her team are very deserving of the award.” [Read more…]

Arkansas Capital Corporation Announces Kevin Burns Appointment to Board of Directors

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The Arkansas Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Burns, senior vice president and associate general counsel, Stephens Inc., to its all-volunteer board of directors. “Kevin has worked with Arkansas Capital as an attorney for many years and always provided excellent guidance,” said C. Sam Walls, chief executive officer of Arkansas Capital Corporation. “We are thrilled he is now able to serve on our board of directors and feel he will be a great asset as we continue to grow the company.” Prior to joining Stephens Inc., Burns was in private practice with Rose Law Firm, a professional association for more than 27 years. Burns is listed in Best Lawyers in America under Mergers & Acquisitions Law and Chambers USA Leading Lawyers in corporate/commercial, and was selected to the mid-south super lawyers list for 2012 in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, securities and corporate finance, and business/corporate. He is admitted to practice in Arkansas and Georgia. [Read more…]

Bruno’s Little Italy to open on Main Street in Downtown Little Rock

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Artist's rendering of Bruno's Little Italy on Main Street
Artist’s rendering of Bruno’s Little Italy on Main Street
After over a year’s absence, Little Rock’s original Italian restaurant will re-open in downtown Little Rock on the ground floor of the Mann Lofts at 310 Main Street. The restaurant will be operated by Vince Bruno, son of the legendary founder of Bruno’s Little Italy, Jimmy Bruno, in partnership with his brother Gio Bruno. The family has a 60+ year history of serving the best Italian food in the Little Rock area, starting in the Levy neighborhood in North Little Rock, and followed by ventures on Roosevelt Road, Old Forge Drive, and Bowman Curve in Little Rock. “We are very excited to get back closer to our roots downtown,” said Gio Bruno, who will train the pie-men to toss pizzas visible through a window into the kitchen. Brother and Chef Vince Bruno commented that, “We have all the old Bruno’s recipes which we have been serving to several generations of Arkansas families and visitors alike.” Bruno’s Little Italy, which will have seating for 70 patrons inside and 30 more outside on an outdoor patio. [Read more…]

Group Seeks to Boost Job Growth, Economy

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Staff photo by Doug Strickland. Al Hodge, senior vice president of The Arkansas Capital Corporation Group, holds business cards for exchange Tuesday before speaking to a group of area bankers about the advantages of SBA loans and other government-guaranteed loans in a conference room at Curt Green & Co.
Staff photo by Doug Strickland. Al Hodge, senior vice president of The Arkansas Capital Corporation Group, holds business cards for exchange Tuesday before speaking to a group of area bankers about the advantages of SBA loans and other government-guaranteed loans in a conference room at Curt Green & Co.
Eleven area bankers assembled around a table in the conference room of Curt Green and Co. on Monday to listen to information on Small Business Administration loans. Read the full article from the Texarkana Gazette here.

Historically Low Interest Rates for SBA 504 Loans

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The Arkansas Capital Corporation Group today announced Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan rates are at 4.01% – the lowest 20-year, fixed-rate available since the program began in 1987. Through the SBA 504 loan product, borrowers get low, fixed-interest rate loans with no balloon or demand feature for up to 20 years. [Read more…]

Bert King Joins Arkansas Capital Corporation

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Bert KingThe Arkansas Capital Corporation Group (ACCG) is pleased to name Bert King vice president of servicing and portfolio management. King brings a broad range of legal and financial expertise to ACCG with a background in finance. King will be replacing Jerry Adams, senior vice president of servicing and portfolio management. Adams plans to retire in the spring of 2013. “I am excited that King has joined Arkansas Capital,” said C. Sam Walls, chief executive officer, Arkansas Capital Corporation. “King’s broad banking expertise along with his specific legal knowledge of the financial industry makes him a great fit for ACCG and its lending affiliates.” King previously served as general counsel for HomeBank of Arkansas for the past 5 years. He is a 2006 Graduate of UALR’s William H. Bowen School of Law and is a member of the 2014 Class at the Barret Graduate School of Banking. King is based in the The Arkansas Capital Corporation Group Little Rock office located downtown on River Market Avenue. [Read more…]