Little Rock Port
Elopak to Boost Production at Little Rock Port Facility With $30M Investment
The expansion comes about a year sooner than the company originally planned. read more >
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories in 60 Seconds
Here are the top five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
Welspun Plans $150M Expansion at Little Rock Port
The pipe manufacturer said the project aims to address rising demand for U.S. energy infrastructure. read more >
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Lowe’s Warehouse Surpasses $86M (Real Deals)
A 1.2 million-SF distribution center in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $86.07 million. read more >
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Trust, but Verify (Editorial)
Much remains to be learned about the $1 billion data center planned for Little Rock. read more >
Little Rock Looks to Host $1B Data Center With Mystery Developer
The 300,000-SF project at the Little Rock Port has a link to a similar data center development in Conway. read more >
Little Rock Port Pushes Forward with Megasite Plans After Sales Tax Proposal Rejection
Despite Little Rock voters rejecting a sales tax increase, the Port of Little Rock continues efforts to expand its industrial park, with ongoing land acquisitions and development plans aimed at attracting major industrial users. 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 >
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 >
The LR Port & Jobs (Editorial)
The Port of Little Rock is infrastructure that not only works, but that attracts jobs. 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 >
Specialty Trailer Manufacturer Faymonville Plans First US Facility, 500 Jobs in Little Rock
The $110 million factory project comes after an aggressive recruitment effort by state officials and local economic developers. read more >
Elopak Expands Plans for Little Rock Port Facility, Invests Additional $25M
The packaging manufacturer announced that it will add a second production line at the facility to meet strong demand. read more >
40 Great Whispers (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Whispers, the chatty space devoted to juicy news and informed speculation, has been the most popular feature in Arkansas Business right from the beginning. Here we summarize some of the best. read more >
Elopak to Build $70M Packaging Plant at Little Rock Port
Elopak of Norway says it will build its first U.S. production plant in the Port of Little Rock, spending about $70 million and eventually employing more than 100 people. read more >
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Fort Smith to Benefit From Deeper River
The Port of Fort Smith sits on a portion of the river shipping channel that is 26 feet deep, plenty deep for the heaviest of barges that could come th read more >
by Marty Cook -
US Awards $4.3M for Workforce Projects in Pulaski County
One of the projects will extend rail service at the Little Rock Port. read more >
Warehouse at Little Rock Port Draws $8.1M Transaction
The seller was Lindsey Road LLC, along with several related entities. read more >
Update: Fiocchi to Expand With $42M Plant at Little Rock Port
The ammunition manufacturer said the project will create 120 jobs. read more >
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Pulaski County Notes Solar Project With TPI Set to Save $250K Annually
The project, long a goal of County Judge Barry Hyde and County Attorney Adam Fogleman, is expected to be completed next year. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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