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Technical Training: Our Next Critical Infrastructure (Lisa Ferrell Commentary)
Lisa Ferrell provides commentary on Arkansas Universities and academic institutions partnering with local industries in an attempt to ready the next generation for the workforce. read more >
Lexicon, Academies of Central Arkansas Partner for Workforce Development Program
Students at Mills University Studies High School in Little Rock can participate in the new program, which provides opportunities for industry tours, job shadowing experiences, career mentoring and mock interviews. read more >
Southern Bancorp, UAMS, Conway Corp Highlight Promotions & New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights key promotions, new hires, and board appointments across Arkansas in banking, health care, law, and more. read more >
Arkansas Steel Leaders See Tariffs as a Short-Term Disruption That Will Bring Long-Term Stability
Lexicon, W&W/AFCO Steel and Hybar remain optimistic about industry growth despite tariff uncertainties, pointing to environmental advantages of American steel and continued investment in the state. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Little Rock Steelmaker Lexicon Plans $37.6M Expansion
The two-year, four-phase project includes facility expansions and remodeling, along with the creation of 60 jobs. read more >
Bailey Construction Gets $6.88M Contract for Easterseals Remodel
This week's million dollar deals and construction contracts starts with an expansion and remodel to the Easterseals Arkansas campus in west Little Rock. read more >
Lexicon’s Golf Course Engineering Unit Acquires Maine Irrigation Firm
Heritage Links said the deal positions it to grow in strategic markets, such as the Carolinas and the Southeast. 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 >
by Kyle Massey -
Lexicon Battles Labor Pinch as Jobs Roll In
CEO Patrick Scheuck says the company's focus is innovation. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Lexicon Looks at Possible Acquisitions
The company is preparing for inflationary pressure by broadening its footprint and services. read more >
Gauntt Advances at Lexicon (Movers & Shakers)
Danna Gauntt has been promoted to vice president of human resources at Lexicon Inc. read more >
Mississippi County: Magnet for Steel
A new economy built on steel lifts the northeast corner of Arkansas. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Lexicon and Seal Show Off Blytheville Array Made With Arkansas Steel
Heather Nelson was on a roll Friday morning, breakfasting with “the future governor of Arkansas” a day after her company, Seal Solar, teamed up with Lexicon Inc. to unveil the state’s first solar array made with locally manufactured steel. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Kuruvilla Selected as Counselor for Welding Society (Movers & Shakers)
Viji Kuruvilla, vice president of quality at Lexicon in Little Rock, has been named a counselor of the American Welding Society. read more >
Lexicon Growth Continues Following Founder’s Death
Lexicon’s 2020 performance included the start of a $100 million job for Tesla in Austin, Texas, and continuing work for Nucor and Big River Steel. read more >
Workable Job Training (Editorial)
As a state's problems go, low unemployment is a good one to have, but it does spell difficulty for Arkansas employers, particularly those seeking highly skilled workers. read more >
Port of Little Rock Seeks Room To Grow
The No. 1 goal for Bryan Day, executive director of the Port of Little Rock, is to buy 1,500-2,000 acres with $10 million the port gets from a 1 percent sales tax approved in 2011. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
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