Aerojet Rocketdyne Breaks Ground on Large Solid Rocket Motor Development Facility as Expansion in Arkansas Continues

Senior Aerojet Rocketdyne officials joined Arkansas state and local leaders to break ground on the latest facility in a continuing expansion of the company’s Camden, Arkansas, solid rocket motor center of excellence.

Cyber Security Related Education Programs in Arkansas

Aerospace is one of the state’s leading exports, and cyber security jobs at defense and commercial aircraft companies, such as Lockheed Martin, are common.

CoorsTek breaks ground on building expansion in Benton

The manufacturer of technical ceramic components broke ground on a 50,000 square foot expansion at its facility in Benton on March 7.

The State of Aerospace and Defense in Arkansas

Arkansas manufacturers can expect aerospace production to proliferate this year — and into the foreseeable future — thanks in large part to a record-high backlog in commercial aircraft orders.

Firearms manufacturer CZ-USA chooses Little Rock for headquarters, production

Firearms manufacturer CZ-USA announces move to Port of Little Rock for U.S. headquarters and production facility.

Start-up SupplyPike to locate in Fayetteville, create nearly 180 new jobs

SupplyPike's primary aim is to create new and innovative ways to solve problems in logistics and SCM. They will locate in Fayetteville, creating nearly 180 new jobs.

Lockheed Martin announces $142M investment, 326 new jobs with expansion at Camden, Ark. plant

Governor Asa Hutchinson and officials with Lockheed Martin announced at the Paris Air Show that the company is expanding its center of excellence in Camden, Arkansas.

Coca-Cola Bottling announces expansion at Arkansas facility

Coca-Cola Bottling will expand West Memphis facility, invest $33M and add 60 jobs

Cyber Security Related Education Programs in Arkansas

CoorsTek breaks ground on building expansion in Benton

The State of Aerospace and Defense in Arkansas

Firearms manufacturer CZ-USA chooses Little Rock for headquarters, production

Start-up SupplyPike to locate in Fayetteville, create nearly 180 new jobs

Lockheed Martin announces $142M investment, 326 new jobs with expansion at Camden, Ark. plant

Coca-Cola Bottling announces expansion at Arkansas facility

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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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Newport, AR

98 Acres

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Paragould, AR

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companies with offices here. Arkansas is home to Walmart, J.B. Hunt, Tyson, Windstream, Murphy Oil, and Dillard's.

14 th

lowest energy cost in the nation.

19 Million

acres of timberland, covering 54.3% of the state.

THE FOREST OF THE FUTURE

The timber and paper industry is vital to the rural Arkansas economy. Arkansas produces over 18.9 million acres of timber each year. The state is looking to expand its role in the timber business, as the United States still has a great need for domestic timber. Go to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission website to learn more about Arkansan efforts in timber and how your company can get involved.