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 -
Low Water on the Mississippi River Impacting Barge Traffic
The timing is bad. Corn and soybeans harvested in the early fall need to be moved, and barges are vital in getting the commodities from one place to another. read more >
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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 >
Steel’s Accidental Sage Brings Jobs to Mississippi County
The region's economic transformation wasn’t inevitable. Neither was Clif Chitwood’s career — and he'll be the first to tell you. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
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 -
Envirotech Project Eligible for $27M in State Incentives
The agreement with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will help facilitate construction of its first U.S. manufacturing center. read more >
Envirotech Picks Jonesboro Firm for $80M Plant Renovation
The electric vehicle maker is turning a 580,00-SF space in Osceola into a full manufacturing center. read more >
Keeping the Lights On With AECC’s Buddy Hasten
The CEO of the electric co-op is sounding the alarm about accountability and reliability in the regional electricity supply. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Envirotech Losses Widen in Q1, While Sales Rise
The electric vehicle maker said the first phase of renovations at its 580,000-SF plant in Osceola is complete. read more >
Envirotech Reports Losses for Q4 and Full Year, Says Demand is Increasing
The company expects to see sequential revenue growth in the first quarter of this year. read more >
US Steel’s Future Shaped By ‘Remarkable’ Partnership With Arkansas, CEO Says
David Burritt, the head of the industrial giant, praised Arkansas' people and business environment at the AEDC's annual banquet. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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