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Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams Reappointed to CDFI Fund Advisory Board
The White House recently announced new appointments to the Community Development Advisory Board, the 15-person federal advisory committee to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). The Board advises the CDFI...
Southern Bancorp Welcomes 30 Entrepreneurs to its Minority Business Empowerment Program
Program provides no-cost technical assistance and funding readiness for minority-owned businesses Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and partner of Southern Bancorp, Inc., has announced...
Southern Bancorp Selects Joycelin Randle as Senior Manager of Investor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced Joycelin Randle as its Senior Manager, Investor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement, a key role in supporting the mission-focused organization’s impact...
Southern Bancorp Launches, Opens Applications for Minority Business Empowerment Program
Program provides no-cost technical assistance and funding readiness for minority-owned businesses Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and partner of Southern Bancorp, Inc., has officially...
Southern Bancorp Adds Two Bilingual Lenders in Little Rock
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced two additions to its lending staff and overall Hispanic outreach in Central Arkansas. Arturo Moraga has joined the CDFI as a Commercial Loan Officer, and...
Southern Bancorp Awarded $383K from U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Small Dollar Loan Program
Funds support consumer access to financial institutions and help provide alternatives to high-interest microloans in un- and under-banked communities Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced an...
Southern Bancorp Announces Michelle Hood as Director of Product and Customer Experience
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution, today announced Michelle Hood as its Director of Product and Customer Experience, a new role that will be integral as it expands its mission and impact to more markets...
Southern Bancorp Unveils Down Payment Assistance Program to Bridge Homeownership Gap
Program provides up to $12,000 for minority and low-to-moderate income home buyers Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and affiliate of Southern Bancorp, Inc., today announced a down...
Southern Bancorp Names Walter Pryor as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced Walter Pryor as its Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, a new role that will oversee the operations of administrative functions and legal...
Southern Bancorp Names Miguel Lopez to Lead Hispanic and Latino Market Outreach
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced Miguel Lopez is joining in the new role of Market Strategy Executive, Hispanic/Latino Market, a position that will expand its efforts and impact for...