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Hope Baking Company Expanding in Arkansas, to Create 266 New Jobs

 January 11, 2024

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

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Owens Corning Breaks Ground on New Facility in Russellville, Arkansas

 December 06, 2023

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

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Elopak Selects Little Rock, Arkansas for its New U.S. Production Plant

 December 05, 2023

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

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Bad Boy Mowers Expanding in Batesville, to Create 300 New Jobs

 November 08, 2023

Bad Boy Mowers is expanding in Batesville with plans to create 300 new jobs.

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Boyd Metals Expands at Port of Little Rock, Creating 20 Jobs

 November 01, 2023

Boyd Metals is expanding at the Port of Little Rock, creating 20 new jobs in Arkansas.

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SIG SAUER Expands Ammunition Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas, Creating 625 New Jobs

 October 06, 2023

SIG SAUER will be expanding its ammunition manufacturing operations in Jacksonville, creating 625 new jobs.

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DriveSmart Announces New Facility in Newport, Arkansas

 September 24, 2023

DriveSmart has announced a new call delivery facility in Newport, creating 200 new jobs.

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AEDC Expanding Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Focus

 July 11, 2023

AEDC is expanding its focus on small business and entrepreneurship by restructuring its Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division.

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Gary Baxter Named 2023 Rural Advocate of the Year

 June 22, 2023

Gary Baxter, Mayor of Mulberry, has been named the 2023 Rural Advocate of the Year.

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AEDC’s Rural Services Division Awards $692,435 to 49 Arkansas Communities

 June 20, 2023

AEDC's Division of Rural Services awarded more than $692,000 to 49 communities through two grant programs.

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2023 Matchmaking Event Hosts More Than 400 Business Meetings

 June 05, 2023

The AEDC's Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Division hosted more than 400 meetings during the Matchmaking Event.

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