Cypress Cold Storage completes Maumelle expansion, creates 30 new jobs

Cypress Cold Storage announced the grand opening of the company’s expanded facility in Maumelle.

Dansons set to open pellet mill in Hope

Dansons will open the country’s largest barbecue wood pellet mill and distribution center in Hope, Arkansas. This investment will create approximately 50-100 new jobs in the next three years.

Drax to kickstart development of $40M Arkansas pellet plants

Drax Group, world-leading sustainable biomass production and supply company, will begin constructing the first of three new “satellite” pellet plants in Arkansas, the company announced today.

CoorsTek doubles down on expansion in Benton

CoorsTek, a world-leading engineered ceramics manufacturer, is announcing an additional expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Benton, Arkansas. This new expansion will bring additional manufacturing operations to the site unrelated to the previ...

Tyson Foods to Expand Arkansas Poultry Operation

Tyson Foods will invest $48 million as part of its commitment to accelerate the long-term growth of its poultry business and continued success of its Pine Bluff, Arkansas, poultry plant. Nearly 70 jobs will be created by the project, which is expecte...

Windsor Door to add 42 new employees at its Little Rock location

Windsor Door announced today that it will be adding a third production line and second shift at its Little Rock manufacturing center. These new investments are in direct response to increased residential and commercial demand fueled by growth in cons...

Arkansas ranked No. 6 for lowest average electricity prices

According to an April 2021 Energy Affordability Report by the American Legislative Council, Arkansas holds the No. 6 spot for lowest average electricity prices in the nation.

Arkansas ranks as a top destination for talent relocating to midsize markets

With the growing attractiveness of midsize markets, Arkansas is poised to benefit from the relocation of skilled workers and the subsequent investment from companies.

Dansons set to open pellet mill in Hope

Drax to kickstart development of $40M Arkansas pellet plants

CoorsTek doubles down on expansion in Benton

Tyson Foods to Expand Arkansas Poultry Operation

Windsor Door to add 42 new employees at its Little Rock location

Arkansas ranked No. 6 for lowest average electricity prices

Arkansas ranks as a top destination for talent relocating to midsize markets

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Arkansas' transportation network and central U.S. location define the state as a strategic distribution center. Midway between Mexico City and Montreal, Arkansas offers a valuable distribution advantage.

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Jonesboro Industrial Sites B & C

Jonesboro, AR

153 Acres

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Newport Industrial Site

Newport, AR

98 Acres

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Russellville East End Industrial Site

Russellville, AR

60 Acres

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Paragould South Industrial Site

Paragould, AR

79 Acres

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Crossett Industrial Park East Site

Crossett, AR

34 Acres

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AEDC's mission is to create economic opportunity by attracting higher paying jobs, expanding and diversifying our state and local economies, increasing incomes and investment, and generating positive growth throughout Arkansas. Here are some examples of businesses that are thriving!

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