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Amazon Announces First Fulfillment Center and Second Delivery Station in Little Rock

Amazon is creating the first Fulfillment Center and second Delivery Station in Little Rock, creating over 1,000 new jobs.

SCA Pharma to Expand Production Facility in Little Rock

SCA Pharma announced that it will expand its operations in Little Rock with a $10 million investment.

Signode announces expansion at Fordyce facility, creates 31 new jobs

Signode Industrial Group LLC will expand its operations in Fordyce, Arkansas, creating 31 new full-time jobs over the next 12 months.

La-Z-Boy creates 125 new jobs at Siloam Springs facility

American furniture maker La-Z-Boy has added a second shift at its facility in Siloam Springs, Ark., creating 125 new jobs.

Bentonville ranked as nation’s 5th fastest-growing city

The U.S. Census Bureau reported that Bentonville, Arkansas, is the nation’s fifth fastest-growing city.

Gerber to create up to 50 jobs, invest $30 million at Fort Smith plant

Gerber is generating up to 50 full-time jobs and investing $30 million for new equipment and infrastructure improvements at the site.

Fiocchi to establish a new industrial platform to boost growth in the United States

Fiocchi of America, the United States subsidiary of Fiocchi Group, announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Little Rock.

Amazon Announces First Fulfillment Center and Second Delivery Station in Little Rock

SCA Pharma to Expand Production Facility in Little Rock

Signode announces expansion at Fordyce facility, creates 31 new jobs

La-Z-Boy creates 125 new jobs at Siloam Springs facility

Bentonville ranked as nation’s 5th fastest-growing city

Gerber to create up to 50 jobs, invest $30 million at Fort Smith plant

Fiocchi to establish a new industrial platform to boost growth in the United States

Why Arkansas?

This high-energy video showcases multiple business leaders talking about why being in Arkansas is good for business, not only for their organization but also for their employees. Industries highlighted include tech, food and beverage, metals, aerospace, logistics, and timber.

ARKANSAS BUILDING & SITES DATABASE

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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South Port Site - Port of Little Rock

Little Rock, AR

65 Acres

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You're in good company

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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