Sierra Group Roofing & Solar Announces Transition into Manufacturing of Metal Roofing Products
May 25, 2022Sierra Group Roofing is investing $1.6 million to build a new headquarters in Blytheville, creating 40 new full-time jobs.
Read >More Than 150 Entrepreneurs, 30 Buyers Participate in AEDC ‘Matchmaker’ Event
May 20, 2022AEDC's annual Matchmaker Event connects minority and women-owned businesses with private and public sector buyers for contract opportunities.
Read >Built in Arkansas: LMXT Strategic Tanker Boom Refueling System to be Produced in Western Arkansas
May 18, 2022Lockheed Martin and Airbus announced that western Arkansas will be the manufacturing location for the aerial refueling boom system for the LMXT strate...
Read >Atlas Tube Opens the Doors to the World’s Largest ERW Mill in Blytheville, Arkansas
May 04, 2022Atlas Tube opened its newest steel mill, which is the world's largest ERW mill, in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Read >The Systems Group Announces Expansion to El Dorado Fabrication and Machine Shop, Adding 60 New Jobs
May 02, 2022The Systems Group is expanding its main fabrication and machine shop in El Dorado, adding 60 new jobs.
Read >Canfor Investing $130 Million to Modernize Urbana Facility
April 21, 2022Canfor Corporation is investing approximately $130 million to upgrade and expand its sawmill and planer facility in Urbana.
Read >W&W|AFCO Steel to Expand Arkansas Operations
April 20, 2022W&W|AFCO Steel is investing $18.7 million to develop a new steel fabrication facility at the Port of Little Rock, creating 115 new jobs.
Read >Independent Stave Company to Open New American Oak Stave Mill in Independence County
April 14, 2022Independent Stave Company will construct a new state-of-the-art mill in Batesville, investing $30 million and creating 60 new jobs.
Read >Texarkana Earns AEDC ‘Competitive Community’ Designation
April 13, 2022The Arkansas Economic Development Commission today announced that Texarkana is the latest city to complete the state’s Competitive Communities Initiat...
Read >Bryce Corporation to Expand Operations in Searcy, Create More Than 140 Jobs
April 13, 2022Bryce Corporation will invest $80 million to expand its operations in Searcy, creating 142 new jobs.
Read >Synthesia Technology Inc. Investing $29M in New Facility at Little Rock Port
March 30, 2022Insulation product manufacturer Synthesia Technology Inc. is investing $29 million to develop its first U.S. manufacturing operation at the Little Roc...
Read >Registration Open for 2022 Arkansas Rural Development Summit
March 28, 2022Registration is now open for the 2022 Arkansas Rural Development Summit, an annual event aimed at improving the quality of life in Arkansas' rural com...
Read >AEDC Awards 30 Community Grants Totaling Over $7 Million
March 21, 2022AEDC has awarded more than $7 million to Arkansas cities and counties through the Community Development Block Grant program.
Read >AEDC Names Jennifer Emerson Deputy Director, Executive Vice President of Operations
March 07, 2022The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has named Jennifer Emerson as the agency’s Deputy Director and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Operatio...
Read >AEDC Names Bob Kucheravy Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division
March 07, 2022AEDC has named Bob Kucheravy the next director of the commission’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division.
Read >Hostess Brands to Add New Bakery in Arkadelphia, Ark., to Meet Increased Demand
March 07, 2022Hostess Brands is adding a state-of-the-art bakery in Arkadelphia, creating 150 new jobs.
Read >Arkansas Department of Commerce Names Jim Hudson Chief of Staff
March 04, 2022As chief of staff, Hudson will align the activities of the nine divisions within the Department of Commerce.
Read >Phoenix Innovations to Increase Capacity with New Russellville Plant
March 04, 2022Phoenix Innovations is expanding in Russellville, increasing its manufacturing capacity and adding 50 new full-time employees.
Read >Fintech Startups Given Chance to Join ‘Hotbed of Innovation’ at 2022 FIS Fintech Accelerator
March 03, 2022Fintech startups and growth-stage companies are encouraged to apply for the 2022 FIS Fintech Accelerator.
Read >Dark Threat Fabrication to Add 75 New Jobs, Invest $7.65 Million in Heber Springs Facility
February 24, 2022Dark Threat Fabrication is expanding its facility in Heber Springs, adding 75 new jobs to its existing workforce.
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