Little Rock Regional Chamber
A Little Love for Little Rock (Editorial)
While the growth of northwest Arkansas has deservedly received a lot of attention, the Little Rock metropolitan area hasn’t been doing so badly either.
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$1B Data Center Projects Signal New Tech Era for Arkansas
Arkansas is experiencing a multi-billion-dollar data center boom promising major investments, big incentives, and new questions about power and water usage. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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 >
BOND.AI and Arkansas Heart Hospital Launch AI-Powered App to Analyze Health & Longevity
The 101+ app uses more than 500 data points to uncover genetic risks, stress levels and more to deliver personalized health recommendations. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Little Rock to Host 2026 Industrial Asset Management Council Forum
The forum will bring influential figures in economic development and corporate real estate to the Arkansas capital. read more >
Trailer-Made for Arkansas (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Another international company at the port looks like a fitting addition to Little Rock’s manufacturing community. read more >
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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 >
Arkansas Through the Eyes of a Corporate Site Selector
A panel of five corporate site selectors said Arkansas is in a good place to grow into a destination for outside business, but the state isn't promoting itself enough to alert companies that sites here are a feasible option. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Good News, Bad News (Editorial)
The good news: Employment is strong. The bad news: There’s a labor shortage. read more >
Little Rock Area Sets Employment Record, Sees Economic Growth
The Little Rock Metropolitan Area has reached unprecedented employment levels, setting a new record for the number of people employed across the region. read more >
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Little Rock Chamber Announces September as Multicultural Business Development Month
The Little Rock Regional Chamber will launch the inaugural Multicultural Business Development Month in September. read more >
Megan Markham Hired as VP, Marketing at the Little Rock Regional Chamber (Movers & Shakers)
She previously served as foundation relations manager at Conway Regional Health System. read more >
Reviving Retail: Inside Park Plaza Mall’s Transformation
Second Horizon Capital of Boca Raton bought the distressed mall for $25.2 million last year and engaged Jones Lang Lasalle of Chicago to manage the mall and handle leasing. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Paul Harvel: Mission Accomplished (Editorial)
Paul Harvel, who led chambers of commerce throughout Arkansas, left an enduring legacy. read more >
Scott Ford: Plans in Place for Growth at Westrock in Conway
Westrock Coffee Co.’s Conway production facility isn’t up and running yet, but its CEO is already planning for growth. Scott Ford was the featured speaker at the Little Rock Regional […] 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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Westrock Coffee Hires Justin Majcher as Chief Information Officer (Movers & Shakers)
Justin Majcher has been hired as chief information officer at Westrock Coffee of Little Rock. He previously was chief information officer and vice president of Whole Earth Brands. Mallory Ramsey has been […] read more >
New Program Seeks to Bring International Tech Talent to Central Arkansas
AR Tech Launch will help tech entrepreneurs in other countries obtain work visas and relocate to the Little Rock area to build their business. 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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Little Rock Port Facilities Nearing Completion
Industrial facilities like the $400 million Trex plant, the Synthesia Technology thermal/acoustic insulation plant and the Fiocchi primer complex are under construction now at the Little Rock Port. read more >
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