AEDC Announces New Entrepreneurship Program: 75Strong
August 27, 2024AEDC is introducing a new entrepreneurship program called 75Strong to economic developers and community leaders on entrepreneurship and small business...
Read >Tate Selects Pocahontas, Arkansas as Site for New Manufacturing Facility
August 22, 2024Tate has selected Pocahontas, Arkansas as the location for its new manufacturing facility with plans to create 148 new jobs.
Read >Trex Celebrates Steel Topping Out at New Facility in Little Rock
August 22, 2024Trex Company celebrated a steel topping off ceremony for its new manufacturing facility in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Read >Wild Pastures Locates Distribution Center in Clinton, Arkansas
August 14, 2024Wild Pastures is locating its new distribution center in Clinton, Arkansas, with plans to create 20 new jobs.
Read >Governor Sanders Joins AEDC’s Rural Services Division to Award $334K to 33 Arkansas Communities
August 06, 2024The Division of Rural Services awarded more than $344,000 to 33 Arkansas communities through the Rural Community Grant Program.
Read >Taber Extrusions expands in Russellville, Arkansas
July 23, 2024Taber Extrusions is expanding its facility in Russellville, creating 70 new jobs in Arkansas.
Read >Introducing ARise: Arkansas Innovators, Startups, and Entrepreneurs
June 20, 2024AEDC has partnered with Startup Junkie to launch the ARise program, geared to helping high-tech companies scale in Arkansas.
Read >AEDC’s Rural Services Division Awards $806K to 29 Arkansas Communities
June 13, 2024The Division of Rural Services awarded more than $806,000 through two grant programs.
Read >Windsor Door Invests $21M in New Production Line at Little Rock Manufacturing Facility
June 13, 2024Windsor Door is investing $21 million in its existing facility in Little Rock, Arkansas and is creating 20 new jobs.
Read >AEDC Launches Arkansas Site Development Program
June 10, 2024The Arkansas Site Development Program is designed to enhance industrial site readiness in the Natural State.
Read >Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions Launches the Arkansas Manufacturing Network
June 03, 2024Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions is launching a new digital marketplace called the Arkansas Manufacturing Network.
Read >AEDC’s Rural Services Division to Host 2024 Rural Development Conference
May 21, 2024The Rural Services Division of AEDC will be hosting the 2024 Rural Development Conference on May 21-23.
Read >Tractor Supply Celebrates Grand Opening of Tenth and Largest Distribution Center in Maumelle, Arkansas
May 14, 2024Tractor Supply Co. opened its newest distribution center in Maumelle, Arkansas, representing a $175 million investment.
Read >Sanders, AEDC Announce 17 Community Grants Totaling Nearly $8.5 Million
May 03, 2024The Arkansas Economic Development Commission awarded more than $8.4 million in Community Development Block Grants to 17 Arkansas communities.
Read >Bekaert Expands Manufacturing Facility in Van Buren, Arkansas
May 01, 2024Bekaert is expanding its facility in Van Buren, Arkansas, creating 38 new jobs in the region.
Read >Zekelman Industries Unveils $120 Million Investment in Mississippi County
April 18, 2024Zekelman is expanding its manufacturing capabilities at Atlas Tube in Mississippi County in Northeast Arkansas.
Read >Matchmaking Event for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses to be Held May 29
April 15, 2024The 2024 Minority and Women-Owned Business Matchmaking Event will be held in Little Rock on May 29.
Read >Americold Holds Ribbon Cutting for Facility Expansion in Russellville, Arkansas
March 26, 2024Americold is opening its new facility expansion in Russellville, Arkansas.
Read >Arkansas Economic Development Commission Awards New Technology Commercialization Center Contract
March 25, 2024Startup Junkie will manage the Arkansas Statewide Technology Commercialization Center.
Read >Elopak Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility in Little Rock, Arkansas
March 20, 2024Elopak has broken ground on its new $70 million manufacturing facility at the Port of Little Rock in Arkansas.
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