Eaton is planning one of the largest manufacturing investments announced for Central Arkansas, with a new $242 million facility expected to create 1,200 jobs in North Little Rock. The intelligent power management company announced plans…
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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…
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…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Promotes Arkansas Investment During Ireland Trade Mission
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders traveled to Dublin, Ireland, as part of an international trade mission focused on recruiting companies, expanding investment and strengthening Arkansas’ presence in global markets. The Ireland visit followed Sanders’ appearance at…
Governor Sanders, AEDC Award $12.5 Million in Grants to 88 Rural Arkansas Communities
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) have announced more than $12.52 million in grants to help strengthen rural communities across the Natural State. The latest funding cycle awarded 88 grants…
Arkansas Opportunity Zone Nominations Open Through July 31 for New Investment Areas
Arkansas communities have until July 31 to nominate eligible census tracts for designation as new federal Opportunity Zones, a program designed to attract private investment into economically distressed areas through federal tax incentives. The Arkansas…
OKSI Expanding to Jacksonville, Arkansas with $5.4 Million Investment and 200 New Jobs
The City of Jacksonville announced Tuesday that Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. (OKSI) will expand its manufacturing operations into Jacksonville with an estimated $5.4 million capital investment and plans to create approximately 200 new jobs over the…
Oobotic Investing $6.5 Million in Melbourne, Arkansas Facility, Creating Up to 70 Jobs
Advanced manufacturing company Oobotic has announced plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas, creating up to 70 new jobs during the next 4 years. The approximately 97,000-square-foot facility,…
Clayton Opens $42 Million Home Building Facility in Conway Creating 250 Jobs
Clayton, a leading national builder of attainable single-family homes, has celebrated the grand opening of its new home building facility in Conway, Arkansas, marking a major investment in housing and job creation for Central Arkansas.…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces 2025 Community Assistance Grant Recipients Across Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, together with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), has announced the 40 recipients of the Community Assistance Grant Program, a statewide initiative designed to fill critical funding gaps for organizations serving…
