Two manufacturing companies — FMH Conveyors in Jonesboro and Bekaert in Rogers — with an existing presence in Arkansas announced plans for expansion on March 23. FMH Conveyors Expansion FMH Conveyors, a global leader in material handling equipment for fluid…
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Simmons Foods Breaks Ground on New Pet Food Facility in Siloam Springs
Simmons Feed Ingredients, a division of Simmons Foods Inc & Affiliates, held a groundbreaking ceremony today, Dec. 15, for its new 89,125-square-foot pet food ingredient facility in Siloam Springs. The company plans to invest approximately $26 million in the facility,…
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How to Reduce Arkansas’ Veteran Unemployment Rate
by Nicole Hartby Nicole HartAcross the nation, the news is full of stories about the fluctuating unemployment rate for veterans. Many veterans want to be productive and get back to work on projects that enable them to faithfully serve a new employer and complete a…
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Arkansas: A Natural For Commercial Drones?
by Chad Causeyby Chad CauseyYou have likely seen an increase in news coverage on the subject of unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Get ready to see more as the Federal Aviation Administration works to integrate the…
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Governor Announces Committee to Support, Enhance Arkansas Military Installations
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced today, Sept. 21, the creation of a new statewide initiative aimed at supporting and promoting Arkansas’ military installations. The Governor’s Military Affairs Committee will be a public-private initiative to support and advocate for the state’s military…
Aerojet Rocketdyne hosted a ground breaking ceremony today, Sept. 10, to celebrate the company’s expansion that will add new programs and 85 jobs to its Camden facility. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, as well as state and local leaders, company representatives and…
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Arkansas’ Narrow Miss: The Silver Lining in the JLTV Contract
by Chad Causeyby Chad CauseyArkansans were disappointed late last month when the U.S. Army announced that Oshkosh Corp, not Lockheed Martin, had won the $30 billion contract to build the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. Lockheed Martin had committed to constructing the JLTV at their…
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded the contract for manufacture of the military’s new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle to Oshkosh Defense in Wisconsin. Camden in Ouachita County was one of three locations being considered. Lockheed Martin committed to manufacturing the vehicle at its Camden…
One of the young men that works for me, Aaron, is 34. He’s been on probation for seven years and has three left. He told me on his first day that at his last job, his boss threw a drill at…
Seven Arkansas cities and counties have been awarded more than $1.3 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grants. Grants will be administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Grants Division. Communities eligible for CDBG funds…