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Southwest Steel Processing expands its Newport manufacturing facility

 June 01, 2015

Southwest Steel Processing, a manufacturer of railcar and oil and gas components, today announced it is expanding its facility in Newport, Arkansas. T...

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Governor Asa Hutchinson shares details of Amendment 82 project

 May 26, 2015

Arkansas has a rich history in the defense industry. Aerospace/aviation is the state’s top export, making the defense industry – and Lockheed Martin –...

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Arkansas Energy Office announces closure of Gaseous Fuels Rebate Program

 May 20, 2015

The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), today announced the Gaseous Fuels Rebate Program ...

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Five companies receive Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade Award

 May 19, 2015

Five Arkansas companies received the 2015 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade during an awards luncheon held today at the Governor’s Mansi...

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Arkansas Casting Call for Feature Film

 May 15, 2015

Actors, extras, photo doubles and stand-ins are needed for an upcoming movie to be filmed in Arkansas. This is a full length, faith-based feature fil...

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Arkansas receives numerous honors in economic development trade publications

 May 04, 2015

Southern Business & Development magazine has released its 13th annual “10 Top Tens” issue, and several Arkansas communities were included among the ma...

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State to host public hearing regarding Five-Year Consolidated Plan

 April 15, 2015

The State Consolidated Plan Advisory Committee is hosting a public hearing in an effort to obtain citizen comments on the draft Five-Year Consolidated...

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ArcBest Corporation Announces Groundbreaking for New Headquarters

 April 14, 2015

ArcBest Corporation℠ [Nasdaq: ARCB] solves complex logistics and transportation challenges. Our companies and brands – ABF Freight℠, ABF Logistics℠, P...

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Arkansas Energy Office announces funding for an alternative refueling station

 April 08, 2015

The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced a total of $400,000 in rebates will be p...

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Galley Support Innovations Inc. holds ribbon cutting and announcement ceremony in Sherwood

 April 06, 2015

Galley Support Innovations, Inc. held a Ribbon Cutting and Announcement Ceremony today on the grounds of the completed expansion of their facility in ...

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AEDC wins Economic Development Award by Business Facilities magazine

 April 06, 2015

AEDC is one of several partners in The Hub including Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, Arkansas Science and Technology Authority, the EAST Initiative,...

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Enviro Tech Chemical Services dedicates new facility in Helena-West Helena

 March 31, 2015

Enviro Tech Chemical Company is a privately held company founded in Modesto, California, in 1991. Originally, the company primarily served the food pr...

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Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Mike Preston as the New Director of AEDC

 March 26, 2015

Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced Mike Preston of Florida as his new Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

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Energy industry brings science and technology jobs to Little Rock

 March 24, 2015

MISO ensures reliable operation of, and equal access to, high-voltage power lines in 15 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba. MISO manage...

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