Aerojet Rocketdyne’s new state-of-the-art large solid rocket motor facility open for operations
October 06, 2020Aerojet Rocketdyne’s new large solid rocket motor manufacturing facility is officially open for operations, continuing the company’s expansion in sout...
Read >State and local officials break ground at Koppers’ North Little Rock facility
October 06, 2020Koppers is a global provider of treated wood products. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to expand its North Little Rock operations.
Read >More than $735,000 available for wildlife conservation education grants
September 21, 2020The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services announced the Wildlife Conservation Education Grants Program application perio...
Read >Arkansas Economic Development Council passes resolution in support of Issue 1
September 10, 2020Members of the Arkansas Economic Development Council passed a resolution to express support for Issue 1.
Read >Cynergy Cargo 2 holds ribbon cutting, rolls out first trailer in Crossett
September 03, 2020Cynergy Cargo 2, a manufacturer of enclosed cargo trailers, held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility in the Crossett Industrial Park.
Read >Roach Manufacturing Corporation announces expansion at Caraway facility
August 31, 2020Roach Manufacturing Corporation (R.M.C.) announced it will expand its facility in Caraway, Arkansas, creating 30 new jobs over the next two years.
Read >Registration now open for AEDC’s Sept. 17 Small, Minority and Women-Owned Virtual Matchmaking Event
August 25, 2020The Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will host its annual matchmaker event on Thursda...
Read >Koppers to invest millions, create jobs at its North Little Rock facility
August 25, 2020Koppers announced that it plans to invest a minimum of $23 million and increase the number of workers at its North Little Rock facility over the next ...
Read >AEDC awards 23 community grants totaling more than $7 million
August 18, 2020The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has awarded $7,162,966 in Community Development Block Grants to 23 Arkansas counties and communities.
Read >Fiocchi to establish a new industrial platform to boost growth in the United States
July 29, 2020Fiocchi of America, the United States subsidiary of Fiocchi Group, announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Little Rock.
Read >La-Z-Boy creates 125 new jobs at Siloam Springs facility
July 22, 2020American furniture maker La-Z-Boy has added a second shift at its facility in Siloam Springs, Ark., creating 125 new jobs.
Read >SCA Pharma to Expand Production Facility in Little Rock
July 21, 2020SCA Pharma announced that it will expand its operations in Little Rock with a $10 million investment.
Read >Commerce issues first Arkansas Rural Connect Grant to Fairfield Bay
July 17, 2020The Department of Commerce has announced its first Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant to deploy fiber to homes in Fairfield Bay.
Read >Signode announces expansion at Fordyce facility, creates 31 new jobs
July 09, 2020Signode Industrial Group LLC will expand its operations in Fordyce, Arkansas, creating 31 new full-time jobs over the next 12 months.
Read >Gerber to create up to 50 jobs, invest $30 million at Fort Smith plant
July 08, 2020Gerber is generating up to 50 full-time jobs and investing $30 million for new equipment and infrastructure improvements at the site.
Read >Amazon Announces First Fulfillment Center and Second Delivery Station in Little Rock
July 07, 2020Amazon is creating the first Fulfillment Center and second Delivery Station in Little Rock, creating over 1,000 new jobs.
Read >Groundbreaking Held to Announce Public Infrastructure Improvements at the Port of Little Rock
July 06, 2020Construction has now begun to widen and improve Zeuber Road to meet heavy industrial standards in anticipation of two new companies locating there.
Read >Gov. Asa Hutchinson named honorary member of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
June 25, 2020Gov. Asa Hutchinson accepted an invitation to represent Arkansas as an honorary member of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC).
Read >'Ghosts of the Ozarks" from HCT Media and Actor/Producer Tim Blake Nelson and David Arquette begins filming in Arkansas
June 18, 2020Despite challenges as a result of COVID-19, filming of the thriller is now underway after approval from Arkansas State Officials and SAG-AFTRA.
Read >ICBA Pledges Multi-Year Commitment to Community Bank Innovation
June 08, 2020The Independent Community Bankers of America announced an additional three-year commitment to its ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
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