What’s New in Southwest Arkansas
There’s always something happening in Southwest Arkansas! This is a great place to find updates on our 12-county region, including information about career fairs, networking events, new resources, and projects launched in nearby municipalities. Stay up to date on how Southwest Arkansas is growing and how you can get involved.
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The Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance will host regional leaders on April 10 in Nashville for the State of the Southwest Luncheon at Midtown Social from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.The event will focus on partnerships and investments shaping the economic future of Southwest Arkansas.Featured speakers include Hugh McDonald and Randy...
DHC Plans to Pursue CCI Designation
Mar 30 2026Last week, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Director Matt Twyford, along with South Arkansas Regional Manager Dana Poindexter, presented information on the Competitive Communities Initiative (CCI).Currently, 11 cities across Arkansas have been designated as CCI communities. The program’s goal is to ensure communities are competitive and prepared when new economic opportunities...
While many expect Arkansas to become a major lithium producer in the years to come, exactly what role it will play in the global market has yet to be determined.To help bring some clarity to that question, a panel of state legislators issued a preliminary approval Tuesday to a contract...
Little Rock-based Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is launching a $150 million expansion designed to support growth and enhance efficiency and reliability across the electric grid. The project will expand SPP’s services and advance Markets+, an innovative energy market serving the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West and Desert Southwest.By the end of...
Nidec Motor Corporation is expanding its existing facility in Mena with an investment of more than $19 million. With the expansion, Nidec aims to create 35 new jobs over five years. The company is planning a 61,000-square-foot expansion to support growth. The new expansion will enable Nidec to add production...
MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The JF Group (JF), a national leader in fueling infrastructure, petroleum equipment distribution, and general contracting, is pleased to announce the acquisition of 4 Corners Petroleum Equipment, a highly respected service contractor based in Texarkana, TX.Founded in 2015 by industry veteran Kenny Allen, 4 Corners has built a...
CLARK COUNTY, Ark. – A new mega site development project to make the area more attractive for potential business projects is underway in Clark County.The Southwest Arkansas Mega Site is located right outside of Arkadelphia in Gum Springs near the Clark County Industrial Park.Shelley Short is the CEO of the...
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