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Governor Hutchinson streamlines state government

 October 07, 2015

First nine months in office produce company expansions, more investments, and new jobs.

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Governor Asa Hutchinson Proclaims Friday, October 2 Arkansas Manufacturing Day

 October 02, 2015

Manufacturing Day is co-produced by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM),...

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State Bond Guarantee Programs Receive Ratings Upgrade from Standard and Poor’s

 October 01, 2015

Standard & Poor's credit ratings have achieved wide investor acceptance as easily usable tools for differentiating credit quality. Under present comme...

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UCA, AEDC announce technical assistance

 September 23, 2015

University of Central Arkansas President Tom Courtway and Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston announced the estab...

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Delta Regional Authority, state and local partners invest $108 million into the Arkansas Delta economy

 September 23, 2015

The Delta Regional Authority is a federal-state partnership created by Congress in 2000 to help create jobs, build communities, and improve lives thro...

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Governor Hutchinson Announces Initiative to Support Military Installations in Arkansas

 September 21, 2015

Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the formation of a new statewide initiative to support and promote the state’s military installations and rela...

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Breaks Ground on Arkansas Facility Expansion

 September 10, 2015

Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company...

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AEDC offers condolences on the death of Big River Steel CEO John Correnti

 August 19, 2015

AEDC Statement on John Correnti We are extremely saddened to learn of the sudden passing of John Correnti. John was a visionary in the steel sector w...

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Arkansas featured in United Airlines magazine

 August 12, 2015

Travelers flying on United Airlines this month will have the opportunity to discover more about business and pleasure in Arkansas through the airline’...

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Seven Arkansas cities and counties receive Community Development Block Grants

 August 10, 2015

Governor Asa Hutchinson presented grants totaling $1,380,000 to seven Arkansas cities and counties at a ceremony held today at the State Capitol. The ...

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AEDC’s Division of Science and Technology to receive $20 million NSF grant

 August 03, 2015

Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced that the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Science and Technology will receive $20 millio...

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Metova, Inc. Announces One Hundred New Arkansas Job Opportunities

 July 30, 2015

Metova, Inc. is a leading emerging tech company creating world-class apps along with strategy, design, development and marketing for customers ranging...

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American Railcar Industries expands its Marmaduke tank railcar manufacturing facility

 July 29, 2015

American Railcar Industries, Inc. (ARI or the Company), a leading North American designer and manufacturer of hopper and tank railcars, provided furt...

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FFO Home to relocate headquarters, manufacturing operations to Fort Smith

 July 07, 2015

FFO Home (Furniture Factory Outlet, LLC.) was founded in 1984 as a superior value furniture retailer that provided the lowest prices to customers. The...

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ATA International Breaks Ground for New World Headquarters

 June 24, 2015

ATA is one of the world’s largest martial arts organizations dedicated to the discipline of taekwondo. The premier martial arts leader in North Americ...

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Expands Facility in Calhoun County

 June 22, 2015

Following a meeting last week with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson at the Paris Air Show, Aerojet Rocketdyne, a world leader in the development and m...

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Governor Asa Hutchinson promotes Arkansas at Germany steel show

 June 17, 2015

As part of his trade mission to Europe, Governor Asa Hutchinson today visited Düsseldorf, Germany where he attended the METEC Trade Fair. During his t...

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Governor Asa Hutchinson opens Arkansas booth at Paris Air Show

 June 15, 2015

Governor Asa Hutchinson officially opened the Arkansas booth at the Paris Air Show with a ribbon cutting today. This is the first year for Arkansas to...

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Governor Hutchinson shares details of European business recruitment mission

 June 11, 2015

Governor Asa Hutchinson met with media today at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss his upcoming European business recruitment mission. Governor Hutchin...

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Independence County receives EDA grant for infrastructure near new feed mill in Magness

 June 06, 2015

The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and ...

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