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By Eric Schroeder

PARIS — In March 2022 Hostess Brands, Inc. announced it had acquired a new facility in Arkadelphia, Ark., with plans to transform the plant into a “bakery of the future.” Fifteen months later, … Read more.

The Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce joined with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas April 25th to present AR Biz Assist. The small business forum gave attendees the opportunity to ask questions and receive valuable … Read more.

The Leadership Nevada County Class held its April session on cultural diversity at Macedonia Baptist Church. The day began with a session on personal cultures followed by a self assessment quiz and discussion. The next session was a multicultural awareness … Read more.

The Prescott/Nevada Economic Development Office recently participated in the Get Real-Here’s the Deal program at Nevada High School in Rosston. This is a program sponsored by the Nevada County Extension Service for junior and seniors to educate them on the … Read more.

Congratulations to Dallas County for lighting up as a participating Work Ready Community.

The County, a member of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, has already met 97% of its’ certification goals!

We also need YOUR HELP! They need more … Read more.

ARKADELPHIA – The Economic Development Corporation of Clark County (EDCCC) recently awarded McKenzie Farms Excavating and Trucking an incentive of $63,000 for an expansion project located in Gurdon, Arkansas creating 21 new jobs.  To secure the project in Clark County, … Read more.

MAGNOLIA – Dallas County is now participating in the ACT Work Ready program. Dallas County is a member of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority.

ACT Work Ready Communities work to make their participants more competitive and close the skills … Read more.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission recently attended the Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference in San Antonio to learn more about the latest trends in economic development and site selection.

Arkansas was represented by, from left, AEDC … Read more.

ARKADELPHIA – The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce has announce that Tara Rollins will be joining their team as Executive Vice President and leader of the organization’s chamber of commerce effective April 3, 2023.

Rollins, … Read more.