Arkansas Economic News
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June 2008
- Garver Engineers to establish corporate headquarters in North Little Rock (6/24/2008)
- Hoxie certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (6/20/2008)
- Corning certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (6/20/2008)
- Anchor Packaging to expand its Paragould facility (6/20/2008)
- HP to Locate Service and Support Center in Conway (6/19/2008)
- N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. Brings Hundreds of Jobs to Russellville (6/5/2008)
May 2008
- Duralor breaks ground on international headquarters in Springdale (5/28/2008)
- Arkansas Economic Development Commission Awards Grants for General Assistance and Innovative Projects (5/28/2008)
- KAT to locate manufacturing facility in Paris (5/21/2008)
- Superior Sewing Inc. announces expansion plans in Salem (5/16/2008)
- Two summer courses offered to Arkansas students interested in aerospace careers (5/13/2008)
- PIZO Operating Company LLC breaks ground on Blytheville facility (5/2/2008)
- Rockefeller Conference Room Dedicated at Arkansas Economic Development Commission (5/1/2008)
April 2008
- My Community Project announces award winners in Little Rock (4/30/2008)
- TETRA Technologies, Inc. breaks ground on chemical processing facility in El Dorado (4/24/2008)
- Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company to locate manufacturing facility in Forrest City (4/16/2008)
- Atlantic Thermal Plastics to open manufacturing facility in Pocahontas (4/8/2008)
March 2008
- Aviation Repair Technologies announces state-of-the-art facility in Blytheville (3/26/2008)
- Axis to locate new manufacturing facility in Paragould (3/18/2008)
- Helena-West Helena recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (3/18/2008)
- Man Industries to locate new manufacturing facility/headquarters in Little Rock (3/14/2008)
- AEDC to host public hearings on grant programs (3/14/2008)
February 2008
January 2008
- Arkansas Aerospace Summit to be held February 21 (1/29/2008)
- Fourth Annual My Community student filmmaking project accepting submissions (1/28/2008)
- 100 LM Glasfiber Employees Receive Arkansas Career Readiness Certificates (1/14/2008)
- Former Hino Official joins AEDC Global Staff (1/9/2008)
December 2007
November 2007
- Mars Petcare US Selects Fort Smith, Arkansas for New Manufacturing Plant (11/13/2007)
- Dierks certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (11/13/2007)
October 2007
- Cherokee Village earns certification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/30/2007)
- Pocahontas celebrates two job creation announcements (10/30/2007)
- Ash Grove Cement breaks ground on new manufacturing facility (10/19/2007)
- LM Glasfiber Breaks Ground in Little Rock (10/19/2007)
- Nucor and Heritage Group Announce Plans for New Company in Mississippi County (10/9/2007)
- Rockline to Open Facility in Booneville (10/3/2007)
- American Eagle Airlines Announces Expansion in Northwest Arkansas (10/1/2007)
September 2007
- RDM Cabinets announces expansion plans in Trumann (9/25/2007)
- FedEx Freight East, Inc. Opens North Tower Addition To Support Future Growth (9/21/2007)
- NEW AT&T ARKANSAS SERVICE CENTER TO BRING 175 JOBS TO LITTLE ROCK (9/19/2007)
- Sage V Foods announces plans to locate in Little Rock Port (9/17/2007)
- Community Development Society to hold annual conference in October (9/11/2007)
August 2007
- LM GLASFIBER - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (8/23/2007)
- Five Arkansas Small Businesses Certified as Minority Business Enterprises (8/10/2007)
- Crane Named Director of Film Office at Arkansas Economic Development Commission (8/9/2007)
- Goodman named director of Business Retention and Expansion at AEDC (8/6/2007)
- Norphlet Chemical to begin production in Union County (8/2/2007)
July 2007
- Bryant recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (7/26/2007)
- American Railcar breaks ground on a new facility in Marmaduke (7/25/2007)
- Marmaduke recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (7/25/2007)
- HITCO Carbon Composites announces expansion plans in Arkadelphia (7/19/2007)
- LM Glasfiber announces new blade plant in Little Rock, Arkansas (7/18/2007)
- Crossett recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (7/13/2007)
- Bailey named director of Business Development at AEDC (7/6/2007)
- Brown named director of Small & Minority Business at AEDC (7/6/2007)
June 2007
- Welspun to build manufacturing facility in Little Rock (6/30/2007)
- Daisy Relocates Assembly Operation to Rogers, Arkansas (6/20/2007)
- Arkansas Economic Development Commission Awards Grants for General Assistance and Innovative Projects (6/15/2007)
- Dassault Falcon Continues Little Rock Expansion (6/13/2007)
May 2007
- Marion earns certification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (5/31/2007)
- Hino Motors Expanding Marion Automotive Parts Plant (5/31/2007)
- Anchor Packaging Expands in Paragould (5/25/2007)
- New Manufacturing Facility To Bring 175 Jobs To England (5/17/2007)
- My Community student filmmaking program announces award winners (5/2/2007)
April 2007
March 2007
- Zook Named Deputy Director For Arkansas Department of Economic Development (3/30/2007)
- Holmes to Head Marketing and Communications For Arkansas Department of Economic Development (3/16/2007)
- Arkansas Department of Economic Development hosts public hearings on grant programs (3/13/2007)
- Grants presented to 15 Arkansas counties and communities (3/8/2007)
- ADED Executive Director Haley Names Deputy Director (3/1/2007)
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
- Malvern recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (12/21/2006)
- Ashdown earns recertification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (12/7/2006)
- Nashville earns recertification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (12/6/2006)
November 2006
- Treated Materials Company Inc. to locate new facility in Rison (11/29/2006)
- Mayflower certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (11/16/2006)
- National Venture Capital Event Attracted to Little Rock, AR, for 2007 Conference (11/15/2006)
- The My Community Project provides a unique learning opportunity for Arkansas students (11/13/2006)
October 2006
- Calpaco Papers Inc. to open facility in McCrory (10/30/2006)
- Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. begins production (10/10/2006)
- McCrory earns ACE certification (10/5/2006)
- Harrisburg certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/5/2006)
- Governor Huckabee Celebrates ENERGY STAR® Change a Light Day (10/3/2006)
September 2006
- England certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (9/29/2006)
- Chesapeake Energy to locate regional headquarters in White County (9/13/2006)
- Arkansas Community Development Society to host annual conference (9/11/2006)
August 2006
- Experian Consumer Direct Announces Plans to Open Customer Care Center in Van Buren (8/15/2006)
- Rachel Kluender named community developer at Arkansas Department of Economic Development (8/11/2006)
- Russ Jackson named head of business development at ADED (8/7/2006)
July 2006
June 2006
- Arkansas Energy Office sponsors Solar Boat Race (6/21/2006)
- ACCENT To Locate New Contact Center Facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas (6/20/2006)
May 2006
- ADED awards grants to four cities (5/31/2006)
- Eureka Springs certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (5/25/2006)
- Smackover recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (5/23/2006)
- ADED conference offers energy solutions to school, state building personnel (5/15/2006)
- Buffalo Island recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (5/10/2006)
- Patriot BioFuels Opens Stuttgart Production Facility (5/2/2006)
- My Community student filmmaking program announces award winners (5/1/2006)
April 2006
March 2006
- ADED announces Energy Efficiency Grant winners (3/28/2006)
- Arkansas Department of Economic Development hosts Public Hearings on Grant Programs (3/17/2006)
- Ozark Electronics to locate new production facility in Springdale (3/13/2006)
February 2006
- Submissions currently being accepted for student filmmaking program (2/23/2006)
- Clarksville, Johnson County recertified as Arkansas Communities of Excellence (2/9/2006)
January 2006
- Ash Grove Invests $190 Million to Expand, Improve Cement Plant in Foreman, Arkansas (1/26/2006)
- Bank of Fayetteville purchases R&D credit from Space Photonics Inc. (1/17/2006)
December 2005
- Green Bay Packaging in Morrilton receives training funds (12/16/2005)
- Arkansas Film Office to hold film seminar in January (12/13/2005)
- Applications now accepted for General Assistance and Innovative Projects (12/5/2005)
- Trumann recertified as an ACE community (12/1/2005)
November 2005
- Arkansas gets $5.9 million grant (11/29/2005)
- Stuttgart certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (11/28/2005)
- ADED offers energy grants for ACE communities (11/7/2005)
- Grants presented to 15 Arkansas counties and communities (11/2/2005)
- Pallet company to open in Waldron (11/2/2005)
- Arkansas highlighted in Forbes magazine (11/1/2005)
October 2005
- Arkansas Department of Economic Development wins marketing awards (10/26/2005)
- Atlas Tube to build manufacturing facility in Blytheville (10/14/2005)
- Cardinal Health Coming to Central Arkansas With New Customer-Care Center & 500 New Jobs (10/11/2005)
- Morris Jenkins named Arkansas Department of Economic Development’s Research and Planning Leader (10/4/2005)
- OURPLAN Arkansas to be launched (10/4/2005)
September 2005
- My Community student-film program begins second year (9/22/2005)
- ADED offers assistance to business owners affected by Katrina (9/8/2005)
August 2005
- America’s Choice Products, LLC to bring 425 jobs to Newport (8/24/2005)
- ConAgra Foods expands Russellville plant (8/17/2005)
July 2005
- Arkansas/Missouri ACE Partnership announced (7/29/2005)
- KIMBERLY-CLARK TO CONSOLIDATE ITS NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN ADULT AND FEMININE CARE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS (7/26/2005)
- 48 Hour Film Project comes to Little Rock (7/8/2005)
June 2005
- Camden recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (6/29/2005)
- “Small Business University” to be held in Stuttgart (6/21/2005)
- JW Aluminum to expand in Russellville (6/8/2005)
- Whisper Creek Log Homes locates in Mountain Home (6/7/2005)
- HYD•MECH opens facility in Conway (6/6/2005)
- Southern Refrigerated Transport, Inc. to locate in Miller County (6/1/2005)
May 2005
- National Science Foundation manager to speak at business seminar (5/25/2005)
- ITT Koni America, LLC to locate new manufacturing facility in Searcy (5/5/2005)
April 2005
- Golden Triangle partnership recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (4/29/2005)
- ADED hosts annual ACE Community Conference (4/28/2005)
- Workshop shows benefits of energy savings in schools (4/27/2005)
- Governor announces My Community film awards (4/21/2005)
- Feature film “Come Early Morning” to be shot in central Arkansas (4/18/2005)
- Morgan wins energy prize at State Science Fair (4/8/2005)
- Eakas Arkansas breaks ground in Wynne (4/7/2005)
- ADED to host statewide public hearings (4/6/2005)
- American Railcar Industries to add 90 jobs at Paragould facility (4/4/2005)
March 2005
- K-Tops to open new manufacturing facility in Colt (3/30/2005)
- Valley Plating to set up shop at Virco in Conway (3/24/2005)
- Forrest City earns certification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (3/18/2005)
- New Falcon 7X business jet prompts expansion plan presentation to Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce (3/9/2005)
- ADED to offer energy grants to ACE-participating communities (3/2/2005)
February 2005
- Progressive Foam Technologies to open in Conway (2/22/2005)
- "Small Business University" to offer solutions for Arkansas entrepreneurs (2/2/2005)
January 2005
- Hot Springs earns ACE recertification (1/28/2005)
- ADED to host statewide public meetings for Housing and Urban Development grant programs (1/27/2005)
- Bentonville recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (1/26/2005)
- Cineposium 2005 scheduled for February (1/14/2005)
November 2004
- Partnership formed to fund water/wastewater projects (11/22/2004)
- Deadline approaching for first My Community award submissions (11/22/2004)
- Mid-South Manufacturing Inc. to add 110 jobs in Marked Tree (11/1/2004)
October 2004
- Smith Drug Company To Open New Facility In Paragould (10/29/2004)
- The Infinity Group breaks ground in West Memphis (10/28/2004)
- Searcy recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/13/2004)
- El Dorado recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/11/2004)
- Texarkana recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/4/2004)
September 2004
- Clinton certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (9/23/2004)
- Gravette earns certification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (9/16/2004)
- National community development leaders hold annual conference in Arkansas (9/14/2004)
- IntelliTrans to establish Conway office (9/14/2004)
- Paragould recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (9/7/2004)
July 2004
- Sylvester Smith named ADED Small and Minority Business Unit Leader (7/27/2004)
- Dumas recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (7/22/2004)
- Arkansas Welcomes Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. (7/22/2004)
May 2004
- Prescott recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (5/21/2004)
- UniFirst announces reopening of Cave City plant (5/12/2004)
- Pinnacle Foods announces expansion (5/10/2004)
- Hino Motors to purchase site in Marion (5/5/2004)
- ICT GROUP to expand in Arkansas (5/4/2004)
April 2004
- Precision Roll Grinders Inc. opens in Texarkana (4/29/2004)
- American Railcar to expand in Paragould (4/29/2004)
- Atkins Prepared Foods Inc. to open in Atkins (4/28/2004)
- Little Rock recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (4/23/2004)
- Systex to build manufacturing facility in Osceola (4/21/2004)
- Cabot recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (4/20/2004)
- ADED receives numerous "Top 10" honors from Southern Business & Development magazine (4/8/2004)
- Governor Huckabee Joins Tyson Foods Inc. in Unveiling Discovery Center (4/1/2004)
March 2004
- IC Corporation to expand in Conway (3/23/2004)
- ADED to host statewide public hearings for Housing and Urban Development programs (3/22/2004)
- MATB LLC. to open in Newport (3/4/2004)
February 2004
- Space Photonics Inc. first to use Arkansas' new R&D incentive (2/27/2004)
- Hollywood Filmmakers Come to Conway (2/26/2004)
- Warren recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (2/20/2004)
- North Little Rock certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (2/19/2004)
- Cross County certified as an Arkansas County of Excellence (2/19/2004)
January 2004
- Uniforce Plastics to open in Conway (1/27/2004)
- Governor announces statewide filmmaking project benefiting students and communities (1/20/2004)
- Crossett recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (1/15/2004)
- Lonoke certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (1/14/2004)
November 2003
- Mountain Home recertified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (11/22/2003)
- ADED marketing efforts honored with five SEDC awards (11/19/2003)
- Chandler named ADED Communications section leader (11/19/2003)
- High-school students get crash course in fuel cell education (11/13/2003)
- CDBG funds awarded to 22 Arkansas communities (11/13/2003)
- Governor names new ADED director (11/12/2003)
October 2003
- Nestlé officially dedicates new manufacturing facility in Arkansas (10/29/2003)
- Department of Economic Development to conduct seminars on water/wastewater pre-application (10/22/2003)
- Sakae Riken Kogyo to build manufacturing facility in Wynne (10/21/2003)
- Des Arc earns certification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/21/2003)
- Hazen certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/21/2003)
- Harrison recertified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/16/2003)
- Medallion Foods to add new jobs in Newport (10/14/2003)
- Marianna certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/7/2003)
- Fordyce certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/7/2003)
- Lake Village earns certification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/7/2003)
August 2003
- Bryant earns certification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (8/21/2003)
- Monticello earns recertification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (8/7/2003)
July 2003
- Blytheville certified as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (7/29/2003)
- Clark County certified as an Arkansas County of Excellence (7/21/2003)
- Berryville certified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (7/18/2003)
- DENSO to build 217,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Arkansas (7/16/2003)
- McGehee re-certified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (7/15/2003)
- Beebe re-certified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (7/8/2003)
June 2003
- Horseshoe Bend certified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (6/30/2003)
- Water/wastewater project applicants selected (6/30/2003)
- Interstate Group to move headquarters to Conway (6/23/2003)
- Arvest Bank to expand in Little Rock (6/19/2003)
- ADED, ADFA to host statewide public hearings for fair housing (6/13/2003)
- Central Arkansas forms regional ED alliance (6/3/2003)
May 2003
- Governor awards 3 Community Development Block Grants (5/29/2003)
- Fort Smith's Hiram Walker announces $10 million groundbreaking (5/15/2003)
- Drummond-Webb participates in state's ad program (5/9/2003)
- Gerber announces $65 million expansion at Fort Smith facility (5/8/2003)
- ADED finds success in legislative session (5/1/2003)
April 2003
- Interstate Group to open facility in Conway (4/29/2003)
- The Wise Company to re-open in Rector (4/28/2003)
- ADED supports State High School Science Fair winners (4/16/2003)
- ADED uses golf media to target location decision-makers (4/7/2003)
March 2003
- Cryovac to open in Rogers (3/25/2003)
- Public/private partnerships tout benefits of Arkansas to the nation (3/17/2003)
- Mount Ida certified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (3/5/2003)
February 2003
- Arkansas Cineposium 2003 to be held in Hot Springs (2/24/2003)
- Arkansas continues aggressive pursuit of mega-project (2/6/2003)
January 2003
- Jonesboro named 23rd ‘hottest city’ by trade publication (1/30/2003)
- ADED launches Arkansas DVD project (1/30/2003)
- Jacksonville earns Arkansas Community of Excellence certification (1/30/2003)
- Malvern certified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (1/30/2003)
- CDBG grants presented to 16 Arkansas counties and communities (1/28/2003)
- Arkansas named No. 1 magnet state by Allied Van Lines (1/21/2003)
- Forbes speaks at economic luncheon (1/7/2003)
December 2002
- Arkansas' business climate ranked No. 1 by Southern Business & Development magazine (12/17/2002)
- Boltz Steel Furniture moves headquarters to Conway (12/12/2002)
- Martin and Blackwell to locate in Conway (12/10/2002)
November 2002
October 2002
- Johnson County earns unique Arkansas County of Excellence designation (10/29/2002)
- Energy funds distributed throughout Arkansas (10/29/2002)
- Governor certifies Ashdown as Arkansas Community of Excellence (10/28/2002)
- SEMCO Incorporated to expand in Morrilton (10/18/2002)
- Whirlpool announces enhancement of Fort Smith facility to support new products (10/15/2002)
- Southwest Steel Processing to open in Newport (10/14/2002)
- Altheimer receives $15,000 grant for energy improvements (10/11/2002)
- ADED wins three BEEP awards (10/9/2002)
September 2002
- Second Film Commission Day a success (9/27/2002)
- ADED marketing efforts honored with seven SEDC awards (9/25/2002)
- More companies showing interest in Arkansas (9/23/2002)
- Precision Roll Grinders Inc. to locate in Texarkana (9/5/2002)
- Rector certified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (9/2/2002)
August 2002
- Berryville receives CDBG funds for childcare center (8/26/2002)
- Arkadelphia recertified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (8/22/2002)
- Fairfield Bay certified as Arkansas Community of Excellence (8/9/2002)
July 2002
- ADED Energy Unit receives continued funding for Energy Smart Schools (7/22/2002)
- Governor presents Arkansas Community of Excellence Certification to Nashville (7/5/2002)
June 2002
- Raytheon Aircraft to Expand Operations in Little Rock (6/27/2002)
- Arkansas to receive more than $4 million for Delta projects (6/18/2002)
- Scholastic purchases 500,000 square foot facility in Maumelle, Arkansas (6/5/2002)
May 2002
- ADED ranks high as economic development group (5/8/2002)
- ADED selects Stone & Ward as ad agency (5/2/2002)