Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in August 2026, marking its 4th consecutive monthly decline as employment and the civilian labor force remained at record highs. The Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction…
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Arkansas Joins National Compact to Boost Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth
Arkansas is joining a nationwide compact aimed at expanding entrepreneurship, supporting startup businesses and reducing barriers for Americans who want to launch their own companies. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday, August 13, that Arkansas…
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces $1 Million Matching Grant to Expand Arkansas 10:33 Initiative
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a $1 million matching grant to expand the state’s 10:33 Initiative, a program designed to connect Arkansans facing crisis with coordinated assistance from government agencies, churches, nonprofits and…
James & James Investing More Than $9.4 Million in New Heber Springs Manufacturing Facility, Creating 47 Jobs
James & James LLC, a leading Arkansas-based hardwood furniture manufacturer, is developing a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Heber Springs, representing an investment of more than $9.4 million. The company plans to create 47 new…
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1% in June as Employment Reaches Record High
Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined in June while the state’s workforce and employment levels reached new record highs, according to the latest monthly employment report released Tuesday by the Arkansas Department of Commerce in conjunction with…
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Falls To 4.2% As State Employment Reaches Record High In May 2026
Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined in May 2026 as the state’s workforce and employment levels reached new record highs, according to data released by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The…
Arkansas Opens Application Portal for $35.8 Million American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund
The Arkansas Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the application portal for the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, a landmark national initiative designed to expand high-quality registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing across the…
Arkansas Labor Force Hits Record High as Unemployment Rate Rises by .1 Percent in December
Arkansas’ civilian labor force reached a record high in December as the state’s unemployment rate increased slightly, according to data released by the Arkansas Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics.…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Appoints Ro Arrington as New President of Arkansas Development Finance Authority
The Arkansas Department of Commerce announced today that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Robert “Ro” Arrington as the new President of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA), a key agency responsible for driving economic…
