Greenbrier, Ark, (September 1, 2020) – First Service Bank was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas in the eighth annual program run by Arkansas Business and Best Companies Group.

This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in Arkansas, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 47 companies.  First Service Bank has been named one of this year’s Best Places to Work in Arkansas.  

“This award is a great honor for First Service as it acknowledges that we have had success building a business around the core values of investing in associates, communities, and customers, making them First Service Strong!” said Tom Grumbles, CEO and President.

To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

- Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity;

- Be a publicly or privately held business;

- Have a facility in Arkansas;

- Have at least 15 employees in Arkansas;

- Be in business a minimum of 1 year. 

Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Arkansas. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final rankings. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Arkansas, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings.

First Service Bank is a majority family owned and operated bank that currently employs 110 people and serves ten locations around the state of Arkansas: Greenbrier, Conway, Marshall, Mountain View, Dermott, Shirley, Yellville, Flippin, Clinton, and Little Rock, with its headquarters in Faulkner County. 

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