Arkansas Economic Development Commission

AEDC's "Why Arkansas?" video showcases executives from @Stephens_Inc, @Dillards, @Walmart, @Apptegy, @sigsauerinc, and @FiocchiAmmo discussing why operating in Arkansas is good for business. bit.ly/3wubRMF

This week, we celebrate Economic Development Week in Arkansas - highlighting the many successes and the impact that economic development professionals have had and are having around the state.

The investment of more than $70 million is expected to support more than 40 direct full-time jobs at steady-state operation and more than 100 total jobs in Arkansas, including indirect and induced employment in the region.

FERROSOURCE is nearing completion of its state-of-the-art steel processing facility located directly on United States Steel Corporation’s Big River Steel Works (BRSW) campus in Osceola, Arkansas, with operations scheduled to begin August 2026.

Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA), a global leader in the metals industry, today announced its plans to build an advanced flat-rolled steel processing plant in Osceola, Arkansas. The more than $37 million strategic investment is expected to bring 35 new high-paying jobs.

With its low costs and experienced workforce, Arkansas provides everything that international companies need to thrive. Learn more: info.arkansasedc.com/international-… #SelectUSASummit

Leading cable manufacturer AmerCable has announced plans to expand its existing operations in El Dorado, Arkansas with an investment of more than $10 million. The expansion will create 13 new jobs over three years.

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Applications are still open for the 75Strong Business Building Program - but not much longer. Learn more and apply here: 75strongarkansas.org/business-build…

Fun conversation on our efforts to recruit Faymonville from Luxembourg to Little Rock. 500 new jobs, $120 million investment.

"Last year, the state continued what has become an annual parade of new projects from in-migrating companies and expansion by homegrown firms that ranks in multiple billions of dollars. The prosperity is literally border to border." Read more: armoneyandpolitics.com/aedc-touts-acc…

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🎙️ New Arkansas Inc. Podcast Episode 🎙️ Faymonville Group CEO Alexander Fickers and Faymonville Group Communications Team Lead Anne Faymonville joined the Arkansas Inc. Podcast to highlight the company's growth and its decision to invest in Arkansas.

Aerospace and defense companies are soaring in Arkansas thanks to an experienced industry workforce and the state's overall business climate. Lockheed Martin is one of the aerospace and defense companies making major investments in Arkansas. armoneyandpolitics.com/camden-defense…

AEDC is recruiting for a Research Manager. This role is responsible for sourcing, synthesizing, interpreting, and presenting economic, geographic, demographic, firmographics, etc., content and data that support AEDC’s mission and goals. Apply here: arcareers.arkansas.gov/job/LITTLE-ROC…

Conagra Brands to Invest $220M Expanding Fayetteville Manufacturing Facility expansionsolutionsmagazine.com/conagra-brands… via @ExpansionSolMag @ArkansasEDC #AR #Arkansas #manufacturing #Facility @ConagraBrands

Conagra Brands will expand its existing manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas through a multi-year investment of approximately $220 million. The project is expected to create more than 100 new jobs over the next five years.

Clark County is the first county in Arkansas to earn industrial site development-ready certifications from both the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and @EntergyArk, including: • ONSite certification (Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas) • Competitive Communities Initiative (@ArkansasEDC) • Select Site certification (Entergy Arkansas) JD Lowery, director of community and economic development for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, and Colby Wells, CEO of @SCAECinc, joined state officials including Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald and community leaders to celebrate the announcement on Friday. Lowery said, “This is truly a great example of teamwork in Arkansas to support one of the communities we serve. Because this site is split between two electric providers’ boundary lines, it is the first in the state to earn a site certification from both the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and Entergy Arkansas.” McDonald said, “Clark County is on the rise and we’re looking forward to big wins in the future.” @_AEDCE @AR_Commerce 📸 Tyler Hale, Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Clayton, a leading national builder of attainable single-family homes, celebrated the grand opening of its new home building facility in Conway, Arkansas. This location marks the company’s 41st home building facility, and the first new facility opened since 2016.

ICYMI: Clark County was recognized last week with the Competitive Communities Initiative designation as well as the Select Site certification from Entergy Arkansas and the ONSite certification from the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Learn more: armoneyandpolitics.com/clark-county-e…