Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions is launching a new digital marketplace called the Arkansas Manufacturing Network.

The Rural Services Division of AEDC will be hosting the 2024 Rural Development Conference on May 21-23.

Tractor Supply Co. opened its newest distribution center in Maumelle, Arkansas, representing a $175 million investment.

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission awarded more than $8.4 million in Community Development Block Grants to 17 Arkansas communities.

Bekaert is expanding its facility in Van Buren, Arkansas, creating 38 new jobs in the region.

Zekelman is expanding its manufacturing capabilities at Atlas Tube in Mississippi County in Northeast Arkansas.

The 2024 Minority and Women-Owned Business Matchmaking Event will be held in Little Rock on May 29.

Americold is opening its new facility expansion in Russellville, Arkansas.

Startup Junkie will manage the Arkansas Statewide Technology Commercialization Center.

Elopak has broken ground on its new $70 million manufacturing facility at the Port of Little Rock in Arkansas.

R2S has broken ground on its new manufacturing facility in Camden, Arkansas.

Total Quality Logistics is expanding in Arkansas by establishing its newest office in Little Rock.

Fifty businesses in Arkansas were certified as minority- and women-owned business enterprises in 2023.

Business Facilities awarded a Deal of the Year Impact Award to Arkansas for the Westrock Coffee expansion project.

Walther is expanding in Fort Smith, Arkansas with a capital investment of up to $30 million.

Hope Baking Company is investing $37 million to expand its food manufacturing facility in Arkansas, creating 266 new jobs.

Dassault Falcon Jet is expanding in Little Rock, creating 800 new jobs in Arkansas.

Owens Corning is breaking ground on its new facility in Russellville, Arkansas and will be creating 100 new jobs.

Elopak is building its first U.S. production plant in Little Rock, Arkansas, creating more than 100 new jobs.

Central States Manufacturing will be investing $24 million and creating 55 new jobs in Springdale.