First Community Bank has officially opened the doors to its newest location in Harrison, giving customers a modern banking facility conveniently located at 1204 Highway 62/65 North. The new branch features both lobby and drive-through…
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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…
Little Rock Receives $30 Million Bezos Earth Fund Grant for 30 Crossing Park
Downtown Little Rock is set for a major transformation after receiving a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to help build the new 30 Crossing Park. The grant is part of the Bezos…
Clinton High School Opens Aerospace & Technical Training Center to Prepare Students for High-Demand Careers
A new chapter in workforce education officially began in Van Buren County as the Clinton School District celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Clinton High School Aerospace & Technical Training Center. The innovative training center…
CEP USA Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Facility In North Little Rock Arkansas
CEP USA has officially opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, bringing new investment and jobs to Central Arkansas. The company is investing nearly $1 million into the new operation and…
Rachel Abbott Named Economic Development And Marketing Director For City Of Cabot
The City of Cabot has officially announced Rachel Abbott as the new Economic Development and Marketing Director. City officials say Abbott brings extensive experience to the position, including previous work with the Cabot Area Chamber…
$200,000 Investment Boosts Woodruff County Through Mallard Masters Partnership
A major investment is making an impact in Augusta Arkansas, as a collaborative effort between the Woodruff County Economic Development Commission and Mallard Masters at Augusta, Inc. has generated $200,000 for the local community. The…
Sanders Signs Executive Order to Speed Permitting for Economic Development Projects
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…
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…
