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.

Loanpal to Bring Approximately 100+ New Fintech Jobs to Northwest Arkansas

Loanpal announced it will open a new operating center in. Northwest Arkansas, bringing more than 100 jobs in financial technology to the region.

Hytrol to Expand Arkansas Operations, 250 New Jobs in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hytrol announced it will invest more than $20 million to open an advanced manufacturing operation in Fort Smith creating 250 new jobs within five years.

Owens Corning to expand manufacturing presence in Fort Smith

Owens Corning plans to to build a new 550,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on 56 acres, adjacent to its current property in Fort Smith.

Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in North Little Rock

Amazon announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create over 500 new, full-time jobs.

Deadlines extended for Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program recipients

Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program recipients are required to expend funds by September 30, 2021, and to report expenditures by October 31, 2021.

Carvana completes new inspection, distribution center in West Memphis

Officials joined Carvana for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the company’s new vehicle inspection and distribution center in West Memphis.

Mars Petcare expands manufacturing footprint in Arkansas with $145 million investment

To meet growing demand, Mars Petcare will invest $145 million to expand its manufacturing facility located in Fort Smith, Ark.

Loanpal to Bring Approximately 100+ New Fintech Jobs to Northwest Arkansas

Hytrol to Expand Arkansas Operations, 250 New Jobs in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Owens Corning to expand manufacturing presence in Fort Smith

Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in North Little Rock

Deadlines extended for Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program recipients

Carvana completes new inspection, distribution center in West Memphis

Mars Petcare expands manufacturing footprint in Arkansas with $145 million investment

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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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