Arvest officially opened their doors at 3015 Alma Highway, Van Buren on June 22nd but celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 15th.  The branch relocated from 90 Cloverleaf Plaza.

Although the old location will be missed, as it’s been in existence for over 27 years, the new location is more customer-friendly and has easier access from the highway. It is very similar to the Rena Road location in Van Buren, with better parking, easier drive-thru access, more office space for associates and a bigger lobby for customers.  The new location is a full-service branch, including lending services.  Drive thru lanes will be open between the hours of 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.  The facility is approximately 4000 square feet and employs 10-15 associates, including Victor Martinez, Branch Manager and Caroline Brewer, Assistant Branch Manager.
 

A check presentation on behalf of the Walton Family Foundation followed the grand opening ceremony.  A check for $5,000 was presented to The Learning Center of Crawford County, a part of the Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center.   Victor Martinez of Arvest Bank was on hand as a representative of the foundation to present the check to Jackie Scarborough, Director of Child and Family Services.  The funds will help TLC with the purchase of playground equipment for the children who attend this facility. TLC is a day treatment facility for K-12 grade students to assist with emotional, behavioral and academic challenges.

The JD Power and Associates trophy also made a stop at the Grand Opening and at several places in Van Buren, including the Van Buren baseball field.