Greenbrier to invest $16 million in Marmaduke, Ark., supporting future growth and adding at least 35 jobs
August 07, 2019The Greenbrier Companies Inc., an international supplier of railcars and marine barges, today announced that it is investing approximately $16 million...
Read >Thumbtack names Arkansas top state for small business friendliness
August 06, 2019Arkansas was named the number one state for small business friendliness by Thumbtack, the website and app that helps people find local professionals f...
Read >Zekelman Industries to Build Largest Continuous ERW Tube Mill in Blytheville
July 31, 2019Zekelman Industries announced it will build the world’s largest continuous ERW tube mill in Blytheville, Arkansas, on property adjacent to its existin...
Read >Mundo-Tech doubles its physical presence in Rogers, expands workforce
July 10, 2019Mundo-Tech announced it is expanding its facility in Rogers, Arkansas, investing $800,000 and creating seven new technology jobs.
Read >Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston names new officials to executive team
July 02, 2019Secretary Mike Preston of the Arkansas Department of Commerce announced the appointments of new officials within the Department effective July 1.
Read >Lockheed Martin announces $142M investment, 326 new jobs with expansion at Camden, Ark. plant
June 17, 2019Governor Asa Hutchinson and officials with Lockheed Martin announced at the Paris Air Show that the company is expanding its center of excellence in C...
Read >AEDC designates Crossett as its newest ‘Competitive Community’
June 13, 2019Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) and local officials announced Crossett has completed the Competitive Communities Initiative (CCI) eval...
Read >Gov. Asa Hutchinson tours newly opened Tian Yuan Garments in Little Rock
May 30, 2019Tian Yuan Garments announced that it will increase its initial investment by another $10 million and is on track to hire 400 full-time workers.
Read >Secretary of Commerce-Designate Mike Preston names Cheryl Schluterman Director of the Division of Arkansas Development Finance Authority
May 28, 2019Cheryl Schluterman will be the Director of the Division of Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) when the agency becomes part of the Departmen...
Read >Start-up SupplyPike to locate in Fayetteville, create nearly 180 new jobs
May 24, 2019SupplyPike's primary aim is to create new and innovative ways to solve problems in logistics and SCM. They will locate in Fayetteville, creating nearl...
Read >Governor Asa Hutchinson honors five Arkansas companies for Excellence in Global Trade
May 23, 2019Governor Asa Hutchinson lauds five Arkansas companies for their exports expertise.
Read >Secretary of Commerce-Designate Mike Preston names Charisse Childers Director of Division of Workforce Services
May 23, 2019Charisse Childers will be the Director of the Division of Workforce Services within the Department of Commerce under Secretary Mike Preston effective ...
Read >Gov. Asa Hutchinson awards $586,633.14 in Rural Services grants to 49 cities and counties
May 16, 2019Gov. Asa Hutchinson presented grants totaling $586,633.14 to 49 cities and counties throughout Arkansas at a ceremony held today at the annual Arkansa...
Read >David Branscum named 2019 Rural Advocate of the Year
May 15, 2019David Branscum, state director for the USDA Office of Rural Development, has been named the 2019 Rural Advocate of the Year by the Arkansas Rural Deve...
Read >Plug and Play Opens Supply Chain and Logistics Startup Accelerator in Northwest Arkansas
May 14, 2019Fortune 500 Companies Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt Join Efforts with Northwest Arkansas Council to Support New Innovation Platform
Read >Fort Smith receives $20,000 Military Affairs Grant to promote Fort Chaffee training center
May 07, 2019A military affairs grant awarded to Fort Smith will be used to promote the Joint Military Training Camp at Fort Chaffee.
Read >Prysmian Group expands operations at Paragould facility
May 06, 2019Prysmian Group expands Paragould facility, investing $2.8M and creating 12 new jobs.
Read >Dragon Woodland reopens Helena-West Helena sawmill; company investing $10M, creating 75 new jobs
April 25, 2019Dragon Woodland Sawmill held a grand opening at its 120-acre sawmill in Helena-West Helena, purchased in April 2018.
Read >Aerojet Rocketdyne Breaks Ground on Large Solid Rocket Motor Development Facility as Expansion in Arkansas Continues
April 25, 2019Senior Aerojet Rocketdyne officials joined Arkansas state and local leaders to break ground on the latest facility in a continuing expansion of the co...
Read >Firearms manufacturer CZ-USA chooses Little Rock for headquarters, production
April 23, 2019Firearms manufacturer CZ-USA announces move to Port of Little Rock for U.S. headquarters and production facility.
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