Nashville

Though it won't start full production until spring 2026, the Cantex PVC plant in Nashville is already making waves within the local economy. read more >

The Texas-based maker of PVC electrical conduit, fittings and boxes said the factory is expected to create 110 jobs in its first year. read more >

Blytheville’s Farmers Bank & Trust is on its way to becoming the 19th-largest bank in Arkansas after absorbing three Missouri banks. read more >

First Community Bank is expanding in Harrison with a second full-service branch, while Bank OZK is growing its presence in Tennessee and Florida with multiple new locations. read more >

With the closing of the Husqvarna facility next year, Nashville Mayor Larry Dunaway, who took office Jan. 1, has been looking for ways to recruit new industries. read more >

The Swedish manufacturer is shutting down its 874,000-SF production facility in Nashville, affecting about 700 jobs. read more >

The Little Rock firm plans to double its assets under management and employee count by the end of 2023. read more >

Fayetteville’s Arvest Bank is working on a new west Little Rock branch on undeveloped ground at the southwest corner of Chenal Parkway and St. Vincent Way. read more >

The panel also expressed support for new flights to Nashville, Tennessee. read more >