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The Legacy of Economic Development in Arkansas

 May 04, 2020

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is proud celebrate Economic Development Week.

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Ellis Fin Works & Machine Innovates to Limit Community Transmission

 May 01, 2020

Ellis Fin Works & Machine introduces a product that limits virus transmission within the community.

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Video: COVID-19 Update from Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston

 April 23, 2020

Mike Preston provides an update on resources available for businesses and workers who have been impacted by COVID-19.

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Cynergy Cargo to locate in Crossett, create 70 new, fulltime positions

 April 23, 2020

Cynergy Cargo announced that it is building a new facility in the Crossett Industrial Park.

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Arkansas Businesses Show Fortitude in the Face of Pandemic

 April 16, 2020

Our state’s businesses and workers are responding to the realities of COVID-19.

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Americo Vinyl & Fabric pivots to produce PPE

 April 16, 2020

Americo Vinyl & Fabric is producing PPE for local hospitals in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast - Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston on COVID-19 Resources

 March 31, 2020

Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston discusses resources available to businesses and employees to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Arkansas manufacturers produce hand sanitizer to combat COVID-19

 March 26, 2020

Two Arkansas companies are producing hand sanitizer that is in short-supply worldwide.

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A COVID-19 Update from Mike Preston, Secretary of Commerce

 March 19, 2020

Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston provides an update on resources available to businesses and employees as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Employees

 March 17, 2020

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is committed to helping employers and employees navigate the economic effects of COVID-19.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast - Aerospace & Defense in Arkansas

 March 09, 2020

Our host and guests discuss the state of the Aerospace & Defense industry in Arkansas.

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Bank OZK's New HQ Built to Recruit, Retain Talent

 March 02, 2020

The Bank OZK headquarters is envisioned to recruit new talent and to retain staffers.

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How Arkansas is Supporting Aerospace & Defense Industry Growth in 2020

 February 10, 2020

A team from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will attend several industry events in 2020.

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Hytrol Conveyor Company: an Arkansas Success Story

 January 30, 2020

Headquartered in Jonesboro, Hytrol is one of many Arkansas success stories.

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Facebook launches Career Connections program in Arkansas

 January 29, 2020

Facebook is investing in Arkansas by launching the Facebook Career Connections program across the state!

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ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0 Kicks Off at The Venture Center

 January 16, 2020

Ten companies will participate in the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0, a 12-week business incubator program.

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Capitalizing on Momentum in 2020

 January 16, 2020

Secretary of Commerce discusses capitalizing on the economic development momentum created in 2019 as we enter a new year and a new decade.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast - Fintech and Community Banks

 January 16, 2020

Our host and guest discuss the successful ICBA ThinkTech Accelerator.

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Video: Momentum in Arkansas

 January 10, 2020

The momentum is strong in Arkansas! In five years, companies have committed more than $10 billion, and more Arkansans are working than ever before.

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Arkansas Firearms & Ammunition Manufacturing Companies Map

 January 07, 2020

This map showcases a sample of the firearms and ammunition manufacturing companies finding success in Arkansas.

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