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 >
David Burritt, the head of the industrial giant, praised Arkansas' people and business environment at the AEDC's annual banquet. read more >
Most of the money will support non-housing public facility and public infrastructure projects. read more >
Emerson was named deputy director and executive vice president of operations. read more >
Hudson previously worked for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, where he was director of strategy and operations. read more >
The project will bring 80 total new jobs to its Jonesboro and Stuttgart plants. read more >
The Lonoke Remington ammunition plant’s recent past has been turbulent, but its future looks bright under new owner Vista Outdoor Inc. read more >
Fiocchi of America and Vista Outdoor were attracted to the state because of its workforce, geography in the supply chain, and gun-loving culture. They also appreciated a warm welcome from local and state officials — including incentives. read more >
A six-year member of the group with a background in economic development has been chosen as his successor. read more >
Electric automaker Canoo Inc. says it will move its headquarters to northwest Arkansas, pledging to employ more than 500 people in Benton and Washington counties. read more >
A Little Rock company born of a chance viewing of a television news story is trying to change the way state and local governments maintain roads. read more >
She takes over for the retiring Montine McNulty, who has led the industry group for 25 years. read more >
The facility will bring 125 new jobs to the area. read more >
The pet food manufacturer is adding 140 jobs and two more production lines in the second major expansion announced this year. read more >
The grant will be matched with $500,000 in local funds. read more >
The year-long program is the first partnership of the Venture Center, Venture Noire, Wright Lindsey Jennings, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Arkansas Capital Corp. read more >
China remains a viable market for investment in and trade with Arkansas, including the state’s farmers, despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, trade officials say. read more >
Montrose Environmental Group Inc. has moved its headquarters office from Irvine, California, to North Little Rock. read more >
A risk management professional will provide an overview of how manufacturers and others are dealing with the pandemic, as well as how supply chains should adapt to a "new normal," during a free webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 18. read more >
A craft brewery is just one example of a string of developments Bill Luther names in assessing Union County’s recent economic rebound. read more >
Jennifer Fowler has been named director of the Arkansas National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. read more >
