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SPP Grows Workforce in Little Rock, Arkansas to Support Regional Market Expansion

 January 20, 2026

Southwest Power Pool is expanding its workforce with plans to create approximately 165 new jobs in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Hope Earns AEDC ‘Competitive Community’ Designation

 December 18, 2025

Hope is the 10th Arkansas community to earn the Competitive Communities Initiative designation.

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Tate Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Pocahontas, Arkansas

 December 09, 2025

Tate Inc. has opened its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

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AEDC Awards $2M to 12 Startup Accelerator Programs

 December 08, 2025

AEDC has awarded $2 million to support 12 Arkansas-based startup accelerators.

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R2S Opens New Manufacturing Facility in East Camden, Arkansas

 November 21, 2025

R2S is opening its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas to support production of the Tamir and SkyHunter missiles.

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L3Harris Breaks Ground on Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities

 November 18, 2025

L3Harris has broken ground on its new Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities in Calhoun County, Arkansas.

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Packaging Specialties Expands in Fayetteville, Arkansas

 November 17, 2025

Packaging Specialties is expanding in Fayetteville, Arkansas with a $24 million investment that will create more than 100 new jobs.

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Provalus to Locate New Site in Harrison, Arkansas

 November 05, 2025

Provalus is locating a new facility in Harrison, Arkansas, creating 150 new jobs.

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Primo Brands Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Mountain Valley Factory

 October 29, 2025

Primo Brands broke ground on a new Mountain Valley Spring Water bottling facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

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Molecular Processing LLC Locates Manufacturing Operations in Hot Springs, Arkansas

 October 27, 2025

Molecular Processing, LLC is investing in Arkansas, establishing manufacturing operations in Hot Springs.

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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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