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More than $16,500 available to Arkansas County for wildlife conservation education grants

 September 10, 2019

Arkansas County has more than $16,500 available for Wildlife Conservation Education Grants. Applications accepted through October 3, 2019.

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Jefferson County officials ‘Flip the Switch’ on solar adoption project

 August 20, 2019

Jefferson County officials held a “Flip the Switch” ceremony to announce a newly installed solar array providing power to public buildings.

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More than $678,000 available for wildlife conservation education grants

 August 20, 2019

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services announced the Wildlife Conservation Education Grants Program application perio...

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Seguin Moreau to re-start stave mill in Hot Spring County

 August 19, 2019

Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of French and American white oak barrels for the production of wines and spirits, an...

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Bryan Scoggins appointed Arkansas Development Finance Authority president

 August 15, 2019

Officials today announced Bryan Scoggins as the new president of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA). Scoggins comes from his present po...

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Greenbrier to invest $16 million in Marmaduke, Ark., supporting future growth and adding at least 35 jobs

 August 07, 2019

The Greenbrier Companies Inc., an international supplier of railcars and marine barges, today announced that it is investing approximately $16 million...

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Thumbtack names Arkansas top state for small business friendliness

 August 06, 2019

Arkansas was named the number one state for small business friendliness by Thumbtack, the website and app that helps people find local professionals f...

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Zekelman Industries to Build Largest Continuous ERW Tube Mill in Blytheville

 July 31, 2019

Zekelman Industries announced it will build the world’s largest continuous ERW tube mill in Blytheville, Arkansas, on property adjacent to its existin...

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Mundo-Tech doubles its physical presence in Rogers, expands workforce

 July 10, 2019

Mundo-Tech announced it is expanding its facility in Rogers, Arkansas, investing $800,000 and creating seven new technology jobs.

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Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston names new officials to executive team

 July 02, 2019

Secretary Mike Preston of the Arkansas Department of Commerce announced the appointments of new officials within the Department effective July 1.

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Lockheed Martin announces $142M investment, 326 new jobs with expansion at Camden, Ark. plant

 June 17, 2019

Governor Asa Hutchinson and officials with Lockheed Martin announced at the Paris Air Show that the company is expanding its center of excellence in C...

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AEDC designates Crossett as its newest ‘Competitive Community’

 June 13, 2019

Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) and local officials announced Crossett has completed the Competitive Communities Initiative (CCI) eval...

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson tours newly opened Tian Yuan Garments in Little Rock

 May 30, 2019

Tian Yuan Garments announced that it will increase its initial investment by another $10 million and is on track to hire 400 full-time workers.

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Start-up SupplyPike to locate in Fayetteville, create nearly 180 new jobs

 May 24, 2019

SupplyPike's primary aim is to create new and innovative ways to solve problems in logistics and SCM. They will locate in Fayetteville, creating nearl...

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Secretary of Commerce-Designate Mike Preston names Charisse Childers Director of Division of Workforce Services

 May 23, 2019

Charisse Childers will be the Director of the Division of Workforce Services within the Department of Commerce under Secretary Mike Preston effective ...

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson awards $586,633.14 in Rural Services grants to 49 cities and counties

 May 16, 2019

Gov. Asa Hutchinson presented grants totaling $586,633.14 to 49 cities and counties throughout Arkansas at a ceremony held today at the annual Arkansa...

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David Branscum named 2019 Rural Advocate of the Year

 May 15, 2019

David 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...

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Plug and Play Opens Supply Chain and Logistics Startup Accelerator in Northwest Arkansas

 May 14, 2019

Fortune 500 Companies Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt Join Efforts with Northwest Arkansas Council to Support New Innovation Platform

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