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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 >
Education / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

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 >
Construction / Manufacturing / Public Companies

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 >
Construction / Education / Manufacturing

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 >
State and local officials and U.S. Steel executives break ground on the company's new mill in Osceola, Arkansas.
Energy / Manufacturing

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 >
Clif Chitwood visits a Nucor Steel port on the Mississippi River. He has led economic development in Mississippi County since 2001.
Construction / Manufacturing / Nonprofits

Steel’s Accidental Sage Brings Jobs to Mississippi CountyLock Icon

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 >
Steel coils on display during a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of U.S. Steel's new $3 billion mill in Osceola, Arkansas. 
Business Services / Construction / Government & Politics

With Steel, State Lures Interlocking IndustriesLock Icon

Like all kinds of constructors, Arkansas economic developers have learned that steel offers a sturdy base to build on. read more >
Business Services / Insurance

Chime Solutions Eyes BlythevilleLock Icon

Mississippi county is offering $1.9 million to train workers for the company. read more >
The facility that electric vehicle maker Envirotech purchased in Osceola to be its first U.S. manufacturing center
Construction / Manufacturing / Retail

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 >
A map showing the location of Envirotech's planned manufacturing facility in Osceola 
Transportation

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 >
Gov. Mike Beebe and John Correnti at the Jan. 29, 2013, news conference announcing plans for a $1.1 billion steel mill in Mississippi County. 
Business Services / Construction / Government & Politics

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 >
An electric arc furnace at Big River Steel’s Flex Mill near Osceola. Since the mill opened, it has provided hundreds of jobs and a big boost to the local economy.
Business Services / Construction / Energy

Big River, Big Gift: Osceola Steel Mill ‘Keeps On Giving’Lock Icon

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 >
Construction / Energy / Government & Politics

$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 >
John Correnti, chairman and CEO of Steel Development Company LLC, a steel mill operational and development company.
Government & Politics / Manufacturing

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 >
Government & Politics / Manufacturing

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 >