News Articles and Events
CRI Awarded 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management System
May 24, 2021 LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research Inc. (CRI), a provider of management and financial service solutions to the federal and state government and commercial sector, today announced that the company received the ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system. Developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the ISO 9001:2015 accreditation […]
Dillard Honored with C-Suite Award
October 19, 2020 CEO recognized as a top executive in NWA LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research, Inc. (CRI), a provider of customized management and financial service solutions for the government and commercial sector, is pleased to announce that CEO Scott Dillard is a recipient of the 2020 C-Suite Award presented by the Northwest Arkansas Business […]
CRI Acquires Skyline Ultd Inc.
June 5, 2020 LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research, Inc. (CRI), a provider of customized management and financial service solutions and products for government and commercial sectors, today announced the acquisition of Skyline Ultd Inc., a professional services provider to federal, state and local agencies. Skyline, founded in 2001, provides staff augmentation and information tech services for […]
CRI Acquires Global Emergency Response, Inc.
March 19, 2020 LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research, Inc. (CRI), a provider of customized management and financial service solutions for government and commercial sectors, today announced the acquisition of Global Emergency Response, Inc. (GER), a software and technology services company specializing in emergency technology solutions. GER, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, provides web […]
Dillard Honored with Prestigious Community Award
February 11, 2020 Award recognizes an individual for significant contribution to the betterment of the community. LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research Inc. (CRI), a provider of customized management and financial service solutions for government and commercial sectors, is pleased to announce that CEO Scott Dillard is the recipient of the 2019 Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s […]
CRI Announces Hiring of New President
January 30, 2020 LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research Inc. (CRI), a provider of customized management and financial service solutions for government and commercial sectors, today announced the hiring of Bobby McKinnon as president of Central Research Inc., effective January 27. He will be responsible for corporate services, operations and business development for the company. McKinnon, a […]
CRI Donates Cash, Toys to NWA Children’s Shelter
December 18, 2019 LOWELL, Arkansas – Members of the Central Research Inc. (CRI) leadership team visited the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Monday, December 16, to deliver a check and toys for the holiday season. Employees of Lowell-based CRI voted to support the Shelter by raising money through various fundraising events in 2019. Employees also hosted […]
CRI Announces Opening of New Location in Lowell, Arkansas
September 30, 2019 LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research Inc. (CRI), a provider of customized management and financial service solutions in the government and commercial sectors, today announced plans to open a new location in Lowell. The company plans to combine their Lowell and Springdale operations by moving into a proposed 50,000-square-foot, two-story building that is […]
CRI Announces Opening of Gallatin, Tennessee, Call Center
July 29, 2019 LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research, Inc. (CRI), a provider of customized management and financial service solutions for government and commercial sectors, announced today the opening of its Gallatin, Tennessee, call center. The facility, located at 400 N. Belvedere Drive in Gallatin, will initially employ about 100 people dedicated to servicing the company’s student […]
Central Research Celebrates Growth of Second Call Center
May 24, 2019 LOWELL, Arkansas – Central Research, Inc. (CRI) celebrated the grand opening of its Springdale call center on Thursday, May 23, during a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Springdale Chamber of Commerce. The Springdale facility, located at 5320 W. Sunset Avenue, Suite 169, handles student loan debt collection for the U.S. Department of Education. […]
Press Releases
- CRI Awarded 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management System - May 24, 2021
- CRI Acquires Skyline Ultd Inc. - June 5, 2020
- CRI Acquires Global Emergency Response, Inc. - March 18, 2020
- CRI Announces Hiring of New President - February 3, 2020
- CRI Announces Opening of New Location in Lowell, Arkansas - September 30, 2019
- CRI Announces Opening of Gallatin, Tennessee, Call Center - July 29, 2019
- Central Research, Inc. Announces New Website Launch - March 1, 2017
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Contracts and Closeout Support Services Contract to Department of Veteran Affairs - September 23, 2016
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Freedom of Information Act Support Services Contract to International Trade Administration - September 22, 2016
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Contract to Provide Freedom of Information Act Services to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - April 7, 2016
- Central Research Inc. Awarded Five-Year Contract for Records Management Support Services to U.S. Small Business Administration - September 14, 2015
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Service Center Operations Support Services Contract to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - June 1, 2015
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Freedom of Information Act Support Services Contract to Department of Transportation - May 15, 2015
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Contract to Provide Execution Team Member Services to the Army National Guard Professional Education Center - April 10, 2015
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded the Federal Student Aid, Default Collection Services Contract from the U.S. Department of Education - September 20, 2014
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded On-Site Maintenance Support Services Contract to Department of the Navy - February 18, 2014
- Central Research, Inc. Awarded Mail Equipment Services Contract with Federal Emergency Management Agency - December 1, 2013
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