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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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Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Center in North Little Rock

 December 17, 2020

Amazon announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in ...

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AEDC to offer virtual workshop on state CDBG and CDBG-CV grant application process

 December 07, 2020

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission will host a workshop on procedures for applying for grants administered by AEDC’s Grants Division.

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Nice-Pak announces new jobs, manufacturing capabilities in Jonesboro

 November 16, 2020

Nice-Pak will expand its manufacturing capacity at the company’s Jonesboro facility, increasing employment by adding more than 300 associates by the e...

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces launch of Home Base Arkansas initiative for service members and families

 November 11, 2020

Home Base Arkansas supports veterans and transitioning service members as they find a permanent place to call home in Arkansas.

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AEDC to host virtual Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise certification workshop

 November 02, 2020

Our Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise division will host its first virtual Arkansas Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certificat...

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