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CoorsTek doubles down on expansion in Benton

 April 26, 2021

CoorsTek, a world-leading engineered ceramics manufacturer, announced an additional expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Benton, Arkansas.

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Tyson Foods to Expand Arkansas Poultry Operation

 April 22, 2021

Tyson Foods will invest $48 million as part of its commitment to accelerate the long-term growth of its poultry business and continued success of its ...

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Cypress Cold Storage completes Maumelle expansion, creates 30 new jobs

 April 06, 2021

Cypress Cold Storage announced the grand opening of the company’s expanded facility in Maumelle.

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Registration open for 2021 Rural Development Conference

 March 31, 2021

Registration is now open for the 2021 Arkansas Rural Development Conference.

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New venture FiberPro to bring nearly 70 new jobs to Hot Springs

 March 26, 2021

FiberPro announced that it is expanding its manufacturing facility in Hot Springs, investing more than $3.1 million and creating 69 new jobs over thre...

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New AEDC initiative partners with colleges to promote desired industry skills

 March 24, 2021

The Arkansas Department of Commerce launched a new initiative to designate high-achieving state college workforce training programs that meet specific...

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Anchor Packaging Breaks Ground on Plant Expansion in Paragould

 March 02, 2021

Anchor Packaging celebrated the groundbreaking of a $21.5 million expansion to its Paragould manufacturing facility, which will create 45 new jobs.

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Owens Corning to expand manufacturing presence in Fort Smith

 February 22, 2021

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.

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Dansons set to open pellet mill in Hope

 February 10, 2021

Dansons will open the country’s largest barbecue wood pellet mill and distribution center in Hope, Arkansas. This investment will create approximately...

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

 February 08, 2021

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

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AEDC Names Esperanza Massana-Crane Director of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Division

 January 28, 2021

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is excited to announce Esperanza Massana-Crane as the new director of the Minority and Women-Owned...

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SGL Carbon to expand operations in Arkadelphia

 January 21, 2021

SGL Carbon announced that it will expand operations in Arkadelphia, investing approximately $4.5 million at its existing facility and increasing its w...

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

 January 15, 2021

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

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Arkansas Economic Development Council passes resolution in support of hate crimes legislation

 January 14, 2021

The Council drafted the resolution to express its view that the absence of hate crimes legislation could hinder recruitment of companies to Arkansas.

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

 January 13, 2021

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 faci...

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Governor's Executive Order Relieves Impact of Second Quarter 2020 Claims for Employers

 January 07, 2021

Governor Asa Hutchinson signed an executive order which provides relief to employers by excluding unemployment claims during the second quarter of 202...

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Carvana completes new inspection, distribution center in West Memphis

 January 05, 2021

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

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

 January 04, 2021

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

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Nestlé to expand production facility in Jonesboro

 December 23, 2020

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

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