Clif Chitwood
Economic Development Leaders Discuss Mississippi County Growth
Economic development leaders throughout Mississippi County gathered Tuesday for a mayor’s summit focused on future growth in the region. read more >
Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Alliance Meets at Aeroplex, Eyes Economic Growth
Members gathered at the Arkansas Aeroplex and Arkansas Northeastern College to hear aerospace and economic updates from county economic development and workforce leaders. read more >
Reading the Future: Steel (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Executives are envisioning a vibrant short- and long-term future in steel for Arkansas, particularly in Mississippi County. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Mississippi County Rebuilds on Steel
With its recent revenue jump due to the steel industry, government officials hope to attract new residents and reverse a longtime decline in population. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Steel, Past and Future (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Arkansas’ steel industry is a stunning success story, but challenges remain for what has become a crucial industry in Mississippi County. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Steel’s Accidental Sage Brings Jobs to Mississippi County
The region's economic transformation wasn’t inevitable. Neither was Clif Chitwood’s career — and he'll be the first to tell you. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
With Steel, State Lures Interlocking Industries
Like all kinds of constructors, Arkansas economic developers have learned that steel offers a sturdy base to build on. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Chime Solutions Eyes Blytheville
Mississippi county is offering $1.9 million to train workers for the company. read more >
Why Arkansas? Envirotech CEO Says Natural, Man-Made Resources Sparked Interest
Phillip Oldridge also discussed key players in the decision and the company's plans for its new facility. read more >
Envirotech to Open EV Facility in Osceola, Employ 800
Envirotech Vehicles Inc. of Corona, California, says it will open a manufacturing facility on Ohlendorf Road in Osceola that will employ 800 people. read more >
All the Right Moves (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Arkansas has made some good bets in Mississippi County and they continue to pay off. It’s worth remembering how improbable the biggest of those seemed. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Big River, Big Gift: Osceola Steel Mill ‘Keeps On Giving’
Big River Steel, which sits on 1,300 acres not far from Osceola in Mississippi County, employs more than 500 workers at an average annual salary exceeding $75,000. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
$1.1 Billion Big River Steel Project Making Progress
A year after the highly publicized announcement that a $1.1 billion steel mill was coming to Mississippi County, economic development officials say the project is moving forward despite a rival’s objections. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Let’s Take A Close Look at That Big River Steel Incentive Package – And John Correnti
In addition to a hard look at the AEDC's incentive package, we'd suggest a hard look at the man at the center of the Big River Steel deal, John Correnti. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Blytheville Firm Seeks $100,000 for Expansion
A Blytheville firm that offers heating and air-conditioning services is seeking $100,000 from Mississippi County to help pay for a $450,000 expansion. read more >
by Mark Friedman -