Butterball to invest a total of $8.7 million in two Arkansas processing facilities

Butterball today announced that it is investing a combined $8.7 million and creating a total of 360 new jobs within three years in two processing facilities in Northwest Arkansas.

Nestlé to expand production facility in Jonesboro

Nestlé plans to invest more than $100 million to expand the company’s production facility in Jonesboro.

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.

SGL Carbon to expand operations in Arkadelphia

SGL Carbon announced that it will expand operations in Arkadelphia, investing approximately $4.5 million at its existing facility and increasing its workforce by 35 full-time employees within three years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nestlé to expand production facility in Jonesboro

Carvana completes new inspection, distribution center in West Memphis

SGL Carbon to expand operations in Arkadelphia

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

Deadlines extended for Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program recipients

Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in North Little Rock

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

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