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AEDC Awards $2M to 12 Startup Accelerator Programs
The grants will fund business and technology programs hosted by organizations like Startup Junkie and The Venture Center. read more >
Cantex Prepares $120M PVC Plant in Southwest Arkansas
Though it won't start full production until spring 2026, the Cantex PVC plant in Nashville is already making waves within the local economy. read more >
Cycling Innovation in Arkansas: AGCA Boosts Global Startups
Global minds came together in Bentonville to discuss all things cycling and how northwest Arkansas is entering an international market for bike tourism. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
A List Revisited (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Here’s a look behind the curtain at lists, corrections and media literacy. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Sanders Signs Economic Agreement With Israel’s National Technological Innovation Authority
The agreement targets technological innovation in "high-growth" sectors like aerospace and defense, agriculture technology, energy innovation and manufacturing. read more >
L3Harris Launches $193M Expansion to Boost Rocket Motor Output in Arkansas
The project in Calhoun County is expected to increase solid rocket motor production by six-fold and create 50 jobs over two years. read more >
Weyerhaeuser Breaks Ground on New Facility in South Arkansas
Timber giant Weyerhaeuser has broken ground on its new $500 million manufacturing facility near Monticello and Warren. read more >
Sanders Signs Bill to Boost Arkansas’ Skilled Workforce, Streamline College Admissions
Sanders said the legislation means "more welders, more electrical engineers, more computer scientists," as well as more graduates in nursing, agriculture science and industrial manufacturing. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Forge Institute Launches Accelerator for Defense Tech Startups
Forge Institute of Little Rock has launched Phoenix Xcelerator, a 12-week program designed to support defense and aerospace startups and strengthen Arkansas' defense innovation sector. read more >
AEDC Awards $2M to 11 Local Startup Accelerators
Funds are aimed at encouraging the development of technological products and services. Recipients include Startup Junkie, The Venture Center and Forge Institute. read more >
State Awards $10M in Site Development Grants
Organizations and municipalities across the state received funds to help prepare industrial sites for economic development projects. read more >
AEDC Selects Six Communities to Participate in Retail Academy Program
The AEDC has selected six Arkansas communities to receive online education, market research and technical assistance to assist with recruiting retail opportunities to their region. read more >
AEDC Launches New Program to Train Economic Developers
The program will be managed by Startup Junkie of Fayetteville and Conductor of Conway, in partnership with AEDC’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division. read more >
Arkansas Launches ARise Program to Boost Startup Survival Rates
Participants in ARise will receive a variety of continued services for free, including startup consulting and coaching, capital access navigation, a subject matter expert network, industry connections and access to entrepreneurial resources. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Specialty Manufacturer Tate Plans Facility in Pocahontas
The 420,000-SF facility will focus on fabricating steel frames for data centers. read more >
Booming Exports: Arkansas Guns and Ammo Surge in 2023
The state’s top economic developer, Clint O’Neal, called firearms and ammunition a “target industry” for Arkansas. But there’s no question Arkansas-made gun, ammo and accessory sales are booming. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
High Demand Foreseen for State’s New $10M Site Development Program
The program seeks to accelerate economic development efforts that communities have already started, and with multiple ways to match the funding, the AEDC hopes to reach sites across the state. read more >
by Cooper Gant -
AEDC Launches $10M Site Development Program
The program is designed to enhance industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects in Arkansas. read more >
AEDC Wins National Award for MWBE Program
Business Facilities honored the AEDC Minority- and Women-Owned Business Certification Program among six state initiatives nationwide. read more >
Unlocking Opportunities with the Arkansas MWBE Matchmaking Event
Esperanza Massana-Crane, the Little Rock marketing pro now nurturing entrepreneurship for the state, is ready to do some matchmaking. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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