James & James LLC, a hardwood furniture manufacturer launched in Springdale in 2011, is building a $9.4 million manufacturing facility in Heber Springs. The company plans to create 47 new jobs in the region over four years, according to a press release.
The company is owned by longtime Arkansas business leader Charles D. Morgan, co-founder of Acxiom and founder of First Orion. Morgan acquired James & James in 2024.
“I’ve been creating jobs in Arkansas for more than 50 years, and I’m proud to continue that commitment with this next chapter for James & James,” Morgan said in a statement.
As part of the Heber Springs expansion, James & James will combine its existing direct-to-consumer solid-wood furniture manufacturing with a lumber milling operation, while expanding its business operations for interior designers and other design professionals.
The company anticipates beginning to scale operations at the Heber Springs facility in the second half of 2026, the release stated. By sourcing hardwoods from within the state, James & James will continue its commitment to supporting Arkansas suppliers and showcasing the quality of Arkansas‑grown materials, it added.
“James & James is an Arkansas business success story, and the company is continuing to grow in the Natural State with a new manufacturing facility in Heber Springs,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “With this new facility, James & James is creating 47 new jobs that will benefit the Heber Springs region, and they are doubling down on Arkansas with this investment. We thank the James & James leadership for this vote of confidence and look forward to many years of success.”
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