Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new executive order aimed at speeding up permitting for economic development projects across Arkansas, calling it a major step in making the state more competitive nationally and globally. The…
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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…
Heber Springs Named 2025 Trendsetter City in Infrastructure and Water Category by Arkansas Business
e City of Heber Springs and the Heber Springs Water and Wastewater Utility have been honored as a 2025 Trendsetter City by Arkansas Business, recognizing the community’s leadership in infrastructure and water initiatives that support…
Arkansas Hospitality Association Names Alicia Payseno as New CEO, Effective January 2026 currently serves as Director of Economic Development for the City of Cabot
The Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA) has announced that Alicia Payseno will serve as its next Chief Executive Officer, beginning January 5, 2026. Payseno currently serves as the Director of Economic Development for the City of…
The Fairfield Bay Community Club (FFBCC) Acquires Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Securing Fairfield Bay’s Hospitality Future
The Fairfield Bay Community Club (FFBCC) has officially acquired the Cobblestone Inn & Suites, a major hospitality asset in the heart of Fairfield Bay—ensuring the hotel’s continued operation and preventing the community’s Conference Center from…
