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Mars Petcare to Invest Additional $117 Million in Fort Smith Facility
by AMP Staff September 22, 2021
by AMP Staff September 22, 2021
Mars Petcare is announcing an investment of $117 million in its Fort Smith manufacturing facility, according to a press release sent out by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) on behalf of the company this morning. The recent investment news…
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Owens Corning Building New 550K-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility in Fort Smith
by Tyler Hale February 22, 2021
by Tyler Hale February 22, 2021
Owens Corning will be constructing a new manufacturing facility in Fort Smith that will eventually replace its existing facility. This new 550,000-square-foot facility will sit on 56 acres adjacent to its current property, which is located at 5520 Planters Road…
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Hytrol Expands to Fort Smith, Plans 250 New Jobs
by Tyler Hale January 4, 2021
by Tyler Hale January 4, 2021
Hytrol is expanding across Arkansas, as the company plans to invest $20 million into a manufacturing operation in Fort Smith. On Monday, Jan. 4, the Jonesboro-headquartered material handling systems company announced its plans for an advanced manufacturing operation in Fort…
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January 2020 Magazine
Fort Smith: Everything Old Is New Again
by Dwain Hebda January 6, 2020
by Dwain Hebda January 6, 2020
by Dwain Hebda For a city that ranks in the Top 5 oldest Arkansas communities, Fort Smith is looking pretty good for her age. Downtown, stunning murals decorate the walls of buildings and even an entire series of…
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Business and Community Leaders Join UA Little Rock Alumni Board January 24, 2022
The University of Arkansas Little Rock has announced new members and leaders for the Alumni Board of Directors. New members include Rebecca Flynn, director of development for Women’s Foundation of Arkansas; Justin Martin, vice president at Capstone Banktech; Jonathan Nunn,… The post Business and Community Leaders Join UA Little Rock Alumni Board appeared first on […]
Phase II of Luxury Independent Living Community Begins in Fayetteville January 24, 2022
Rogers-based investment firm, Beaty Capital Group, has begun construction on Phase II of an independent living community in Fayetteville, the firm announced Monday. Phase I construction of the Grand Village at Clear Creek at 1998 W. Grand Blvd. in Fayetteville… The post Phase II of Luxury Independent Living Community Begins in Fayetteville appeared first on […]
Central Arkansas Auto Shop Opens New Location Near Pinnacle January 24, 2022
Central Arkansas auto repair shop Forestwood Automotive is beginning the new year in a new location near Pinnacle Mountain. The official address is 12500 Hwy 300, Suite A in Roland, six minutes past Chenal and Hwy 10 in Little Rock.… The post Central Arkansas Auto Shop Opens New Location Near Pinnacle appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Capital Corporation Names Walls New CEO January 24, 2022
The Arkansas Capital Corporation Board of Directors has appointed Sam Walls III as its Chief Executive Officer effective Jan. 1, 2022, the company announced in a press release Monday. Walls, who has served as Arkansas Capital’s president and COO since… The post Arkansas Capital Corporation Names Walls New CEO appeared first on AMP.
Wienerschnitzel Signs Major Development Deal in Arkansas January 23, 2022
The “World’s Largest Hot Dog Chain” plans to build 20 Wienerschnitzel restaurants throughout Arkansas over the next 12 years, beginning with three stores in Northwest Arkansas to jump start the development schedule with Tejas Dogs LLC. “With personal roots in… The post Wienerschnitzel Signs Major Development Deal in Arkansas appeared first on AMP.
Governor Hutchinson Reports Active Covid Cases Surpassing 100k, Hospital Capacity Expansions January 21, 2022
At his weekly news briefing on Friday, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the new numbers for COVID-19 as of Friday with Arkansas surpassing over 100k active cases in the state. This means over 3 percent of the population is currently an… The post Governor Hutchinson Reports Active Covid Cases Surpassing 100k, Hospital Capacity Expansions appeared first […]
4th & 25: The 33-Year Streak Has Ended, and That’s OK January 21, 2022
On Jan. 7, 1989, the world was a much different place. The Berlin wall still stood, neither George Bush had yet served in the office of the Presidency, the average price of gas was still less than a dollar per… The post 4th & 25: The 33-Year Streak Has Ended, and That’s OK appeared first […]
Bank OZK Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings January 21, 2022
Bank OZK released results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2021 on Thursday. Highlights include: Strong Net Income. Bank officials said the $149.8 million of net income for the fourth quarter was among its best ever, and the… The post Bank OZK Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings appeared first on […]
Nominate A Business for Recognition in AMP’s 2022 Diversity in the Workplace Awards January 21, 2022
It’s our differences that make us unique, and this uniqueness makes us stronger. For the month of September, Arkansas Money & Politics is recognizing those companies that have embraced diversity in their workplace. This diversity takes many forms, some of… The post Nominate A Business for Recognition in AMP’s 2022 Diversity in the Workplace Awards […]
SPOTLIGHT ON SMALL BUSINESS: Good Eatin’ served on a platter in Little Rock January 21, 2022
Michelle Hill spent decades working in corporate marketing and advertising, but never felt truly fulfilled until a layoff in 2019 from a cable TV company gave her the opportunity to consider what she truly wanted out of life. Drawing on… The post SPOTLIGHT ON SMALL BUSINESS: Good Eatin’ served on a platter in Little Rock […]

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