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Owens Corning Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Russellville, Arkansas

 October 14, 2025

Owens Corning is opening its new manufacturing facility in Russellville, Arkansas, creating 50 new jobs.

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Nidec Expands in Mena, Arkansas, with $19 Million Investment

 September 24, 2025

Nidec Motor Corporation is expanding in Mena, Arkansas with a $19 million investment that will create 35 new jobs.

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Six Arkansas Communities Chosen for 2025-26 Retail Academy Program

 September 10, 2025

AEDC has selected six Arkansas communities to participate in the 2025-26 Retail Academy program.

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AEDC Launches Second Round of Arkansas Site Development Program

 August 25, 2025

AEDC has launched applications for the second round of the Arkansas Site Development Program.

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Governor Sanders and AEDC Award $11.9M to Arkansas Communities

 August 21, 2025

Governor Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission are awarding more than $11.9 million in grants to local communities.

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Arkansas’ Premier Founder-Funder Event Goes Statewide with Onward FX Expansion

 August 21, 2025

Onward FX is expanding into a statewide program, giving Arkansas founders direct access to one-on-one meetings with venture capital firms.

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Merrill Steel Locates New Steel Manufacturing Facility in Osceola, Arkansas

 August 20, 2025

Merrill Steel is locating its next manufacturing facility in Osceola, Arkansas, creating 109 new jobs.

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Sediver Expands West Memphis, Arkansas Capacity

 August 12, 2025

Sediver is expanding its facility in West Memphis, Arkansas, creating 25 new jobs.

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Brown to Serve as AEDC’s Director of Military Affairs

 August 11, 2025

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Charles E. Brown Jr. will serve as the new Director of Military Affairs for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

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Central States Opens New Frame Plant in Springdale, Arkansas

 August 07, 2025

Central States is opening its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Springdale, Arkansas, which represents a $24 million investment.

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CANTEX Locates New Operations in Nashville, Arkansas

 July 31, 2025

CANTEX is locating a new manufacturing plant in Nashville, Arkansas and will be creating 110 new jobs.

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Amazon Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Logistics Facility in Little Rock

 July 29, 2025

Amazon is breaking ground on a new logistics facility in Little Rock, Arkansas that will create 1,000 new jobs.

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WinChoice Announces $3 Million Expansion and New Brand Identity at Mountain Pine Facility

 July 25, 2025

WinChoice is investing $3 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Mountain Pine, Arkansas, creating 50 new jobs.

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Mueller Streamline Expands in Wynne, Arkansas

 July 15, 2025

Mueller Streamline is expanding in Wynne, Arkansas and will be creating 60 new jobs over two years.

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Wayne-Sanderson Farms Celebrates Grand Opening of New Feed Mill in Danville, Arkansas

 July 10, 2025

Wayne-Sanderson Farms held a grand opening for its new $43 million feed mill in Danville, Arkansas on July 9, 2025.

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