Arkansas Department of Commerce
Sanders Orders Sweeping Review to Boost Arkansas Business Growth
The directive gives state agencies 120 days to propose improvements to business permitting and licensing processes. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.2%
Even as the jobless rate edged higher, the total number of employed Arkansans hit a record high. read more >
NPC Receives $500K From Windgate Foundation for New Welding Facility
The grant will expand instructional equipment and student scholarships for the facility, which is scheduled to open in August. read more >
Arkansas Awarded $35.8M to Grow US Manufacturing Apprenticeships
The state is the sole grantee and national administrator of a new fund aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing. read more >
State Unemployment Rate Climbs to 3.9% in September
Gains were driven by government and education jobs, while construction and information sectors declined. read more >
A-State Builds Pathways Between Classrooms and Careers with New CREST Center
With the rising need for a variety of industry skills, A-State has a new approach where anyone, not just students, can learn something new to help them advance in the workforce. read more >
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Hugh McDonald Touts Arkansas Reforms for Job Growth & Capital Investment
The recent legislative session tapped the commerce secretary's expertise in both energy and economic development as he championed laws he believes will boost business in Arkansas. Some are already bearing fruit. read more >
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Elizabeth Sloan Davidson on How UA Little Rock is Tackling the Nursing Shortage
Davidson is director and professor of the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
Little Rock’s MHP/Team SI Rebrands as mhp.si, with New Shareholders
On its 52nd birthday this month, the marketing agency once called Mangan Holcomb Partners looked back and ahead, simultaneously. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
UA Little Rock Receives $969K to Combat State’s Nursing Shortage
Funds will be used to help attract, prepare and retain more nurses in Arkansas and provide stipends to nurse educators. read more >
The Loss of Hino Motors (Editorial)
The gradual shutdown of Hino’s plant in Marion gives the state time to mitigate the loss. read more >
Cody Waits to Lead New State Workforce Division
He previously served as the director of the Arkansas Office of Skills Development, a division of the Department of Commerce. read more >
State Skills Development Leader Leaving for New Job
The director of the Office of Skills Development is leaving the post for a job with Transfr of New York, a workforce training technology provider. read more >
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Sanders Appoints Husband to Lead New Recreation & Tourism Council
He won't be paid. Other members of the council have yet to be appointed. read more >
Entegrity Exec to Lead Advanced Energy Apprenticeship Program
The program is funded through a $2 million, four-year grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Broadband Story Omitted Federal Requirement (Letter to the Editor)
An Aug. 22 Arkansas Business article failed to include an important piece of information about federal broadband grants. read more >
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Letter-of-Credit Rule Draws Criticism in Broadband Effort
Aristotle chief says hurdle is costly and likely to keep small firms out of program. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Broadband Grant Formula Raises Concerns
A new proposed new state funding formula would route broadband grants only to internet service providers that can cover 25% of the upfront costs, possibly leaving out smaller providers. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Don’t Hobble the Little Guys (Editorial)
While the state is committed to expanding broadband access, its new proposal could hurt smaller providers. read more >
Glen Howie To Lead Arkansas Broadband Office
He comes to the state Commerce Department from "one of the most highly regarded broadband offices in the country.” read more >
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