Osceola
Hybar Steel Eyes Arkansas for Future Mill Expansion Amid $700M Rebar Project
Hybar Steel in Osceola is considering two new mills, possibly in Arkansas, after completing a $1 billion rebar mill, but federal policy changes may impact the decision. read more >
Despite Falling Sales, Envirotech Narrows Losses in Q2
The electric vehicle company reported lower expenses across multiple categories under an initiative to conserve spending. read more >
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 >
West Memphis Tries For $3B Data Hub
The project would rival the nearly completed Big River Steel 2 plant in Osceola as the biggest economic development project in Arkansas history. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
The Loss of Hino Motors (Editorial)
The gradual shutdown of Hino’s plant in Marion gives the state time to mitigate the loss. read more >
Envirotech Hires 7 to Help Scale Production
The expansion comes after Envirotech landed a 200-vehicle order, its biggest ever, in March from Texas-based startup PlugD. read more >
Envirotech’s Q1 Losses Widen on Higher Executive Compensation
An increase in sales wasn't enough to offset rising expenses in the quarter. 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 >
Mississippi County Grants $2M for Infrastructure Projects
The Mississippi County Infrastructure Program will fund 11 infrastucture projects across the county, granting up to $200,000 for each project. read more >
by Will Newton -
Efficient New Homes Going Up in Osceola
The first homes in the $30 million Riverback Estates development project in Osceola are expected to be ready for sale in October. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Full Production at Envirotech Vehicles Osceola Plant Pushed to 2025
Envirotech Vehicles Inc. said it expected its first U.S. manufacturing plant, located in Osceola, to be finished this year. Now it's been delayed again to the spring of 2025. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Big River Steel Lands Production Deal With GM
The facility in Osceola will provide sustainably-made steel as the auto giant goes all-electric. read more >
Olympus Breaks Ground on $30M Housing Development in Osceola
The 100-home development is expected to help address growing demand for housing as the manufacturing industry grows in Mississippi County. read more >
Envirotech Posts First Quarterly Profit
The electric vehicle maker also announced it has hired a grant writing firm to take advantage of legislative tailwinds and incentive programs. read more >
$500M Rebar Mill Planned for Northeast Arkansas
A new company led by former Big River Steel CEO David Stickler is behind the project. read more >
Entergy Plans Largest Solar Array Yet, to Power US Steel in Osceola
The project on 2,100 acres is big enough to power more than 40,000 homes. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Envirotech Hires Jay Raber as National Sales Manager
Raber has more than 40 years of experience in auto sales, most recently as regional sales manager of GreenPower Motor Company Inc. of Vancouver, an electric bus manufacturer. read more >
Envirotech Reports Higher Sales in Q2
Losses totaled $1 million, slightly higher than a year ago. But CEO Phillip Oldridge called the period a "breakout quarter." 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 >
by Kyle Massey -
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