Hutchinson announces partnership to close broadband affordability gap
An estimated 214,760 Arkansas’ households have access to a home broadband connection but are offline because they can’t afford to connect.
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Albemarle Corp. invests up to $540M in Arkansas facility expansion
The two facility projects are expected to create 250 constructions jobs utilizing local companies and workers
Veolia breaks ground on $600M expansion
The plants will replace two existing natural-gas-powered plants that were installed 50 years ago to treat spent pot liner for Reynolds.
Rail across 67 ‘imperative’ for job recruitment, say economic developers
At least one prospective company eyeing Clark County needs that rail spur — or at least a promise there will be one built — before committing.
Arkana Labs to expand LR operation, create 74 new jobs
Arkana Laboratories is renowned for emphasizing a culture of learning in the workplace and developing talent.
WEEK IN CLARK COUNTY HISTORY: July 10-16
Dr. Glendell Jones Jr., the newly named 17th president of Henderson State University, told the newspaper his goals for running the university were making sure students are challenged, nurtured and retained. “I’m in a position to do a lot for this university,” he later told a reporter.
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EDCCC agenda includes Alliance CEO
There will be discussion on requests to be included on EDCCC agendas and the EDCCC incentive application, as well as the interview process for a CEO of the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance.