Arkansas Economic Development Commission

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 …

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has launched the third round of the Arkansas Site Development Program with applications now open, the agency announced. The program provides matching funding for site development improvement efforts with the goal of enhancing industrial site …

SANY Nutrition Group has established a new food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, bringing a more than $30 million investment and plans to create over 150 jobs within three years. “Some of the world’s largest food manufacturers do business in Arkansas, …

InnovAsian Cuisine officially broke ground Tuesday on a frozen food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro. This $150 million-plus development is expected to create approximately 200 new jobs. InnovAsian is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Nichirei Foods. The 180,000-square-foot Jonesboro facility will be …

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 …

With Disability Pride Month in July coming to a close, it’s important to highlight the resources for those living with disabilities in Arkansas.  ALTA Integrated Wellness and World Services for the Blind are two local resources that are combining forces …

Little Rock has been named one of the nation’s Top 25 Fastest-Growing Cities for Jobs by LinkedIn. LinkedIn identified its “Cities on the Rise” as metro areas with quality-of-life amenities and robust job markets. LinkedIn’s report noted that Little Rock …

The 10X Growth Accelerator from The Conductor and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has launched its 10th cohort in Conway. The selected companies represent a diverse mix of industries and growth stages, united by a shared commitment to building stronger …

Construction is officially underway on what developers say will become the largest solar energy project in the United States. Cypress Creek Energy and Google joined local leaders, project partners and elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the first two …

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has announced more than $12.52 million in grant funding for Arkansas cities, counties and communities. Eighty-eight grants totaling $12,522,736 were awarded during the latest grant cycle. The funding was provided through the General Assistance and Rural …