David Burritt
WSJ: Arkansas Positioned to Gain if US Steel Sale Falls Through
CEO David Burritt said the company would close older mills and likely look to move its headquarters from Pittsburgh. read more >
Big River Steel Launches New EV-Focused Production Line in Osceola
The main product being manufactured on the line is InduX, a very wide, ultra-thin and lightweight steel with all the magnetic properties necessary for electric vehicles. read more >
Hutchinson Outlines Agenda for Final Months in Office
The term-limited governor says his focus is on broadband access, jobs and a "hopefully quick" special session on tax cuts. read more >
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 >
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A Spring In Our Step (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Regular check-ins provide opportunities to develop the strengths of your best people and can build affinity between employers and employees. read more >
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US Steel’s Future Shaped By ‘Remarkable’ Partnership With Arkansas, CEO Says
David Burritt, the head of the industrial giant, praised Arkansas' people and business environment at the AEDC's annual banquet. read more >
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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 >
Update: US Steel Begins Work on $3B Mill in Northeast Arkansas
Company officials gathered with local and state leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning. read more >
US Steel Picks Northeast Arkansas for $3B Mill
Arkansas had been competing against Alabama and Mississippi for the project. read more >
Mississippi County: Magnet for Steel
A new economy built on steel lifts the northeast corner of Arkansas. read more >
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US Steel Buys Remaining Stake in Big River Steel Plant for $774M
United States Steel Corp. of Pittsburgh says it has purchased the remaining stake in Big River Steel LLC for $774 million cash. read more >
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US Steel Takes $700M Stake in Big River Steel With An Eye Toward Full Ownership
United States Steel Corp. of Pittsburgh announces a $700 million stake in Big River Steel of Osceola, a move that will pave the way for the company's full ownership within the next four years. read more >
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