Economic Development

A possible Sam’s or Costco could be on the way for Saline County. According to a report in the Saline Courier, a 150,000-square-foot “membership warehouse club” will anchor a proposed $150 million shopping center on Bryant Parkway at Interstate 30. …

Be Pro Be Proud recently unveiled a new crane simulator donated by Nucor Steel Arkansas inside the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop. The new simulator will give students an interactive experience exploring an additional career opportunity central to one …

GCT Real Estate of Atlanta has purchased 19 acres off Interstate 40 in Brinkley, on which it plans to develop a $40 million multi-phase commercial development. The project will include a travel center, quick-service restaurants, at least one hotel and …

L3Harris Technologies on Monday announced an extended deal with Lockheed Martin to manufacture rocket propulsion units at its new Camden facility. The add-on contract is valued at $250 million. L3 works on standard-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) propulsion …

An industrial resurgence in Arkansas is dangerously close to losing momentum thanks to a shortage of qualified engineers, but efforts to promote engineering education may lead to billions of dollars in state income. The University of Arkansas College of Engineering …

Brandom Gengelbach will transition from his role as president and CEO of the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, the agency announced. Gengelback will serve through Oct. 31. He joined the chamber in October 2023 after being recruited to bring a …

Arkansas has long understood the value of rice in acres, bushels and export markets. Dr. Scott Lafontaine of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is asking a different question: What if we also measured its value by the …

Taber Extrusions has opened its new $85 million facility expansion in Russellville, bringing a new direct extrusion press to the Arkansas manufacturing company and adding 70 expected jobs. The expansion includes a 10,000-ton, 16-inch front-load direct press — the largest …

Hotel Vin is now open in Rogers. Operated by Coury Hospitality and part of the Vin Hotel Autograph Collection, the 125-room upscale hotel is located at 5501 W. Madison Ave. in Rogers. It is designed as a destination spot for …

North Little Rock is set to become home to a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from intelligent power management company Eaton, representing an investment of more than $242 million and an expected 1,200 new jobs. The 1 million-square-foot facility will manufacture …