Every July, Shawnee welcomes the International Finals Youth Rodeo to town which brings rodeo youth and families from all over the United States as well as many other countries - including Mexico and Austrailia.  This year, since Arvest had just been named recipient of the J.D Power and Associates 2010 award for being ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction with Retail Banking in the Southwest in retail banking, we felt it would be a great opportunity to show off the award and promote the rodeo to have the trophy visit the event. 

As the sponsor of the final performance of the rodeo since it’s inception in 1993, Arvest Bank is proud to be a part of this annual community event and proud to have received this award from our customers.  Thank you!   View more photos of the trophy tour on our Arvest Facebook Page.

During the first of two work days with Habitat for Humanity in Bartlesville, OK, Arvest Bank associates take a break to present Habitat board members a check for $5,000. From left to right: Dana Israel, Allen Morgan, Lisa Lytle, Toby Lytle, Tim Murtha, Ron Vineyard, Craig Earickson, Charles Lewis, Bill Millis, and Harry Farnsworth.

Additionally, Arvest raised additional funds through in-branch paper brick sales. Customers have joined Habitat for Humanity in building homes for families in need by purchasing over $150 in paper bricks.

All of the funds raised through the Arvest Bartlesville in-branch contributions directly benefit the local Bartlesville Habitat for Humanity Chapter.

Arvest Bank ranks highest both in the South Central Region and in the Southwest Region in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study.  This is the second consecutive year that Arvest has received this award for the region that includes Arkansas, which last year was called the Southeast region and this year the South Central region.

“To receive this recognition in two regions is a tremendous honor,” said Kevin Sabin, president and COO of Arvest.  “We are grateful to our customers for recognizing our talented team of associates.    Those associates are at the heart of our company and work hard to provide a quality banking experience to each customer that walks in our doors.” 

Arvest Bank received ratings significantly higher than the regional averages in six factors analyzed by the study – account activities, account information, facility, fees, problem resolution and product offerings. The study was conducted with more than 48,000 banking consumers throughout eleven regions across the United States. The South Central Region is comprised of five states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The Southwest Region is comprised of six states: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma and Utah.

Arvest Bank has some of the lowest fees in the nation and offers 12-hour weekday banking, along with Saturday hours at many of its over 230 locations.  Arvest also offers many convenient and innovative products including mobile banking, an iPhone application to locate branches and ATMs, a re-loadable Spending Card, a shared Family Card and extensive online banking tools.

“Our customers have told us what matters to them, and that is why we have invested in the things we have - convenient locations, long hours, innovative products and online services.  Our friendly and knowledgeable bankers work everyday to make banking as easy and enjoyable as possible for our customers,” said Sabin.  “This kind of banking experience, along with our strong balance sheet and local management, contribute to our success.  We are truly honored and sincerely thank our customers for trusting us to help with their financial needs.”

To view more information and ratings overview for the J. D. Power and Associates 2010 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, visit the JD Power Website.

View the Power Circle Ratings for Arvest and other banks to see how they stack up.

About J.D. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, Web intelligence and customer satisfaction. The company’s quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
 

On June 5, 2010, Tulsa area Arvest Associates participated in the 11th Annual “Just Plane Fun” event, benefiting the Green Country Council of Campfire USA.  The event was held at Tulsa Technology Center – Riverside Campus, and was free to attend.

 "JUST PLANE FUN" is the only event of its kind in the entire country!   Teams of 20 people pull a 50-TON Boeing 727, and the team with the fastest pull-time wins!  This is Green Country Council's largest annual fundraiser, and directly impacts their ability to continue to serve local youth from low-income, at-risk and vulnerable circumstances.

Inside the hangar was a “Family Fun Festival”, complete with carnival games, inflatable’s, food & refreshments, crafts, silent auction, and more!  PLUS, families were able to have their pictures taken on the wing of the plane after the pull was over.  Team Arvest finished 3rd in our (Finance) division with a pull-time of 9:08 seconds.  Go Arvest!

The need is constant!

The Arvest branch in Sapulpa, OK is holding a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on June 23, 2010 from 10:00-1:00.  The Red Cross has dubbed it the "Sapulpa Banks Blood Drive," and all area banks are participating in promoting and hosting a drive at their respective locations.

This is where YOU come in.  The Arvest branch in Sapulpa has a goal of 25 units of blood to be collected.  Even if all of the associates there could donate, we still would need more help to reach that goal.

We are asking YOU to make an appointment to come out to the Sapulpa branch and donate a pint of your best to those who need it.

Please contact Daniel Kimble or Jason Banks at the Sapulpa branch (918-631-1923) to sign up OR contact (800) RED-CROSS to schedule your donation.

On April 10, 2010, Tulsa area employees participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk, which kicked off at Veteran’s Park in Downtown Tulsa.  As in-coming chair for the 2011 Heart Walk, Arvest Tulsa President, Don Walker, helped cut the ceremony ribbon to begin the walk at 9:00 a.m.  To date, Arvest associates have raised over $22,000 for the AHA.

To learn more about the American Heart Association and how you can get involved in your area, click here!

Arvest is proud to be a sponsor of the Air & Rocket Racing Show, hosted by the Tulsa Air & Space Museum and Planetarium. Currently, all Arvest Tulsa Metro banking locations, are serving as ticket outlets for the show.  Adult tickets (15 years and up) are $11, child tickets (4-15 years old) are $7 and children under 4 are free! All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the museum’s educational and inspirational initiatives throughout the year.

The Tulsa Air & Space Museum and Planetarium is located at 3624 North 74th East Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. To learn more about the Air & Rocket Racing Show, click here.
 

Who's the best? Oklahoma Magazine once again seeks to answer that question with their annual "The Best of the Best" awards. Voting is now open for Tulsa and Oklahoma City. From burgers to banks, (including Arvest Bank), bike shops to brunch, Oklahoma Magazine readers are encouraged to to tell us who they feel is doing a good job, and who's doing the best.

Click here to cast your votes now and tell Oklahoma Magazine who you think is the best!