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Bad Boy Mowers expands operations in Batesville

 December 14, 2015

Bad Boy Mowers today announced the company is expanding its operations in Batesville, investing approximately $7.8 million in a 68,000 square-foot pro...

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. to expand Lowell headquarters

 December 09, 2015

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 Company, focuses on providing safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse gro...

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Jeff Moore named AEDC’s Director of Marketing and Communications

 November 30, 2015

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) today announced that Jeff Moore has been hired as the agency’s new Director of Marketing and Commu...

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Dassault Falcon Jet completes new Little Rock expansion

 November 19, 2015

The history of the Little Rock facility dates back to 1975. In that year, Falcon Jet Corp. – then a Dassault Aviation/Pan American Airways joint ventu...

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Arkansas to host two national economic development conferences

 October 29, 2015

It was recently announced that Little Rock, Arkansas, will host two upcoming international economic development conferences. The two conferences are s...

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Micro Plastics to locate facility in Melbourne

 October 15, 2015

Micro Plastics, the largest manufacturer of threaded nylon fasteners in the world, today announced the company will locate a facility in Melbourne, Ar...

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Baxter International Inc. expanding operations in Mountain Home

 October 15, 2015

Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-center dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusi...

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Metova Inc. opens new office in Fayetteville creating new Arkansas jobs

 October 13, 2015

About Metova Inc. Founded in 2006 in Franklin, Tenn., Metova Inc. is a leading emerging tech company creating world-class apps along with strategy, d...

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AEDC to administer $600,079.64 for wildlife education programs

 October 12, 2015

Governor Asa Hutchinson today joined officials with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as they presented a check for $600,079.64 to the Arkansas Ec...

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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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