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Midwest Automation Custom Fabrication chooses Fort Smith for facility

 June 20, 2018

As a result of a recent merger, Midwest Automation Custom Fabrication Inc., today announced it has chosen Fort Smith as its new manufacturing headquar...

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Simmons hosts groundbreaking on new Benton County facility

 June 20, 2018

Building on its strong foundation in the region, Simmons Prepared Foods officially dedicated its new chicken processing facility in Benton County.

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AEDC receives $65,000 from Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation

 June 19, 2018

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced today it has received $65,000 for its Division of Rural Services Unpaved Roads Grant Program. T...

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AEDC launches redesigned, mobile-friendly website

 June 07, 2018

The design of the new site is based on feedback from site selection consultants, business executives and economic developers and is responsive to all ...

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson named 2018 Rural Advocate of the Year

 May 24, 2018

The honor was presented by Mike Preston on behalf of the agency’s Division of Rural Services and the Arkansas Rural Development Commission at their an...

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AEDC Rural Development awards 54 grants totaling $735,516

 May 24, 2018

The grants fall into one of three programs: the Rural Community Grant Program, the County Fair Building Grant Program, and the Arkansas Unpaved Roads ...

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Calstrip announces $15 million capital investment in Arkansas, creating 45 new jobs

 May 16, 2018

Calstrip Industries Inc. announced plans to build a new processing facility on the campus of Nucor Steel Arkansas, near Blytheville in Mississippi Cou...

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Governor, AEDC announce $377,812 military grant for cyber training at Jacksonville High School

 May 14, 2018

The most significant portion of the money will be used to buy, install and certify hardware, and build a cyber-range. The grant will also satisfy matc...

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Gränges to expand Newport operations

 May 03, 2018

The expansion will have a great impact on the city of Newport and surrounding area.

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AEDC to host two free workshops May 16 for minority and women-owned businesses

 May 02, 2018

Workshop attendees will learn about program eligibility and receive assistance with the application process for certification.

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Governor Hutchinson names 85 Opportunity Zones

 April 23, 2018

Opportunity Zones provide tax incentives for private investment in low-income communities nationwide.

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Governor, AEDC announce first Military Affairs Grant award

 April 09, 2018

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today a $70,000 Military Affairs Grant Program award to the City of White Hall to conduct a Joint Land Use Study wit...

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Governor Asa Hutchinson, AEDC unveil "Competitive Communities Initiative"

 March 26, 2018

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and officials with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) launched today the Competitive Communities Ini...

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Registration Open for May 22-24 Arkansas Rural Development Conference in Little Rock

 March 23, 2018

Registration is open for the 2018 Arkansas Rural Development Conference, hosted by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) Division of Rur...

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Dutch King joins AEDC's Business Development Division as Project Manager

 March 14, 2018

Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) officials announced today Dutch King has joined the staff as a project manager for the agency’s Busine...

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AEDC to host two free workshops March 21 for minority, women-owned businesses

 March 12, 2018

The Minority and Women-Owned Business Division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) will host two free workshops to assist small bus...

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