Clint O’Neal
Arkansas Launches Second Round of Site Development Program With $50M in Grants Available
The program aims to enhance industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects. read more >
AEDC-Backed Industrial Site Breaks Ground in Clark County
The $2.14 million Southwest Arkansas Mega Site aims to attract to new and expanding businesses. read more >
Promotions Announced at CTEH, Cadence Bank & Powers of Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers features promotions, new hires, and honors across Arkansas in finance, education, health care, and more.
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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 >
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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 >
Georgia-Pacific Announces $90M Investment at Crossett Mill
Georgia-Pacific is investing $90 million to expand its Crossett facility, creating 50 new jobs and boosting bath tissue converting capacity, with production expected to begin in 2026. read more >
Welspun Plans $100M in Upgrades for Little Rock Port Facility
The pipe manufacturer is looking to expand its position in the oil and gas segment in the North American market. read more >
Home Builder Clayton Plans $42M Expansion of Conway Operations
The project is expected to create more than 250 jobs over three years. 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 >
White River Energetics to Expand Des Arc Facility, Create 100 Jobs
The $70 million investment includes construction of a single base smokeless propellant factory. read more >
Painted Red: Foreign Ownership Claims in Arkansas Disputed
Recent allegations of illegal foreign ownership of commercial properties proved unfounded in two prominent cases, triggering criticism of the state’s process for enforcing a 2023 law meant to halt Chinese stakes in Arkansas real estate. read more >
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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 >
Specialty Manufacturer Tate Plans Facility in Pocahontas
The 420,000-SF facility will focus on fabricating steel frames for data centers. read more >
Meat Delivery Service Wild Pastures Plans $13M Distribution Center in Clinton
The company's move into a 138,000-SF facility is expected to create 20 jobs over the next two years. read more >
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 >
Zekelman Plans $120M Expansion of Atlas Tube Facilities in Blytheville
Along with the expansion, Zekelman said it would provide $250,000 for a workforce training program at Arkansas Northeastern College. read more >
Startup Junkie Wins $1.1M Contract to Manage State Technology Commercialization Center
The center, previously known as Innovate Arkansas, helps new tech entrepreneurs with turning inventions and high-tech concepts into viable businesses. read more >
Dassault Plans $100M Expansion of Little Rock Facility
Aircraft manufacturer Dassault Falcon Jet on Tuesday announced a $100 million expansion of its Little Rock facility, a project expected to create 800 jobs over the next four to five […] read more >
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Bad Boy Mowers to Expand, Add 300 Jobs Over 5 Years
Bad Boy Mowers says it will expand its campus in Batesville and create 300 new jobs over the next five years. read more >
AEDC Director Clint O’Neal on Workforce Development & Entrepreneurship
O’Neal became the AEDC executive director in January. read more >
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