September 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Creating positive growth throughout #Arkansas. Helping businesses develop, expand or relocate.
White River Energetics Expands in Des Arc, Creates 100 New Jobs
White River Energetics, an ammunition primer and energetics manufacturer, is investing $70 million to expand its existing facility and build a new propellant factory in Des Arc which will create 100 new jobs. Read more
Tate Selects Pocahontas, Arkansas as Site for New Manufacturing Facility
Tate’s investment in Pocahontas is expected to create 148 new jobs over the next five years. Read more
Tech Company Provalus Expanding to Walnut Ridge
Provalus is expanding to Walnut Ridge with plans to create up to 200 jobs in the community. Read more
Wild Pastures Locates Distribution Center in Clinton, Arkansas
Wild Pastures will occupy a 138,000-square-foot facility in Clinton, creating 20 new jobs over the next two years. Read more
Trex Celebrates Steel Topping Out at New Facility in Little Rock
Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance, eco-friendly composite decking and railing, celebrated its new manufacturing facility in Little Rock. Read more
AEDC Announces New Entrepreneurship Program: 75Strong
75Strong is designed to train economic developers and community leaders on entrepreneurship and small business development. Read more
Governor Sanders Joins AEDC’s Rural Services Division to Award $334K to 33 Arkansas Communities
AEDC’s Rural Services division awarded $344,728.69 in grants to 33 cities and counties in Arkansas. Read more
Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Gearhead Outfitters Founder Ted Herget
Ted Herget discusses founding Gearhead Outfitters, his inspirations for the company, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and doing business in Arkansas. Read more
Arkansas Inc. Podcast: U.S. Congressman French Hill
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, U.S. Congressman French Hill discusses his advocacy for Arkansas in Washington D.C., Arkansas unique advantages, and why Arkansas is a global fintech leader. Read more
For Economic Developers, Arkansas Represents Tantalizing Prize
Economic development is a driving force throughout the state of Arkansas. Read more
Research Alliance Links Scientific Advances to Job Growth Opportunities
The Arkansas Research Alliance has identified sector-specific growth opportunities that can be used for job creation in Arkansas. Read more
Bentonville Logistics Company Receives $1 Million Federal Grant
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FR8relay received $1 million from the National Science Foundation under the Small Business Innovation program. Read more
Ecotech Working to Convert Former Trane Site Into Plastics Manufacturing Plant
Ecotech’s transformation in Fort Smith will be the company’s second location in the state. Read more
Events
Haas Demo Days
When: September 12-13
Where: Little Rock, AR
Morrilton Lunch & Learn
When: September 19
Where: Morrilton, AR
Magnolia Lunch & Learn
When: September 24
Where: Magnolia, AR
Workforce Best Practices Summit
When: November 7
Where: Benton, AR
Featured Sites in Arkansas
The Paragould South Industrial Site is a 79-acre site in Greene County, Arkansas. Watch video here.