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Fayetteville Named One of Best Places to Live by U.S. News and World Report

 August 10, 2020

U.S. News and World Report ranked Fayetteville as one of the top five places to live in the United States for the fifth consecutive year.

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Arkansas Companies Inspire During COVID-19 Pandemic

 August 05, 2020

When the pandemic hit the Natural State, companies throughout Arkansas led in inspiring ways by adapting to uncertainty, contributing to their communi...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast - Arkansas Companies Innovate and Thrive During COVID-19 Pandemic

 August 04, 2020

Our host is joined by guests from Intimidator Group and Hytrol Conveyor Company to discuss each company's innovative response to the effects of the CO...

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Bentonville Ranked as Nation’s 5th Fastest-Growing City

 July 23, 2020

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

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El Dorado Ranked Among Best Small-Town Cultural Scenes

 July 23, 2020

El Dorado was ranked third out of twenty cities for Best Small-Town Cultural Scene by USA Today 10Best.

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Video: COVID-19 Update from Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston

 July 20, 2020

Mike Preston is joined by Steuart Walton to provide an update on Arkansas' economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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3 NW Arkansas Cities Rank in Top 20 Best Places for Biking

 July 16, 2020

Arkansas is the only state to have three cities rank in the top 20 of People for Bikes' 3rd annual ratings of best cities for bicycling.

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University of Arkansas Supply Chain Management Department Ranked Best in North America

 July 13, 2020

The supply chain management department at the University of Arkansas has been ranked No. 1 in North America by the leading global research firm Gartne...

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Business Assistance Programs Help Pave the Road to Recovery

 June 08, 2020

Secretary of Commerce provides an update on the various business assistance programs launched by the Department of Commerce in response to COVID-19.

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Video: Latest COVID-19 Update from Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston

 May 29, 2020

Mike Preston provides an update on resources available for businesses and workers who have been impacted by COVID-19.

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COVID-19 No Match for Hytrol’s Culture of Excellence

 May 06, 2020

Hytrol has taken on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with the same commitment to excellence that's been at the core of its culture for decades.

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Colson rises to meet demand for medical equipment casters

 May 06, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Colson ramped up its global capabilities to expedite the urgent mobility solutions for medical equipment.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast - Economic Development Week

 May 04, 2020

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, our Executive Vice President of Global Business, Clint O'Neal, discusses Economic Development Week.

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The Legacy of Economic Development in Arkansas

 May 04, 2020

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is proud celebrate Economic Development Week.

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Ellis Fin Works & Machine Innovates to Limit Community Transmission

 May 01, 2020

Ellis Fin Works & Machine introduces a product that limits virus transmission within the community.

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Video: COVID-19 Update from Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston

 April 23, 2020

Mike Preston provides an update on resources available for businesses and workers who have been impacted by COVID-19.

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Cynergy Cargo to locate in Crossett, create 70 new, fulltime positions

 April 23, 2020

Cynergy Cargo announced that it is building a new facility in the Crossett Industrial Park.

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Arkansas Businesses Show Fortitude in the Face of Pandemic

 April 16, 2020

Our state’s businesses and workers are responding to the realities of COVID-19.

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