Economic Development

March 28, 2018

Gov. Hutchinson, AEDC launch statewide program to aid local job recruiters

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission on March 26 unveiled a new initiative designed to aid local communities to recruit and successfully compete for new job prospects and economic development dollars.

Hutchinson and AEDC Director Mike Preston launched the newly created …

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March 13, 2018

Aerospace Gets a Great Reception in Arkansas

Chris Murphy, Project Manager

For years, the Arkansas aerospace sector was a well-kept secret, but not anymore. More than 180 aerospace/aviation companies — including well-known industry names like Aerojet Rocketdyne, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon Missile Systems — have set up shop in the state. New companies continue to arrive …

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February 28, 2018

Louisiana’s Chemical Industry Thrives on People Chemistry

Bob Ricci, Senior Manager of Industrial Accounts, Entergy Louisiana, LLC

The 200-mile stretch along I-10 from New Orleans to Lake Charles is home to approximately 100 chemical and refining facilities, and more than 500 contractors and service companies. This business ecosystem, worth billions of dollars, thrives on people chemistry that’s strong in this pro-business community.
Louisiana’s Established Chemical Industry
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February 27, 2018

Mississippi County, Arkansas, is Primed for Steel

Mississippi County in Arkansas is the fourth-largest steel-producing county in the United States, and local leaders are taking the initiative to ensure the growing steel industry in Arkansas has the workforce it needs for today and tomorrow.

February 22, 2018

The Metal Fabrication Industry Right at Home in Southeast Texas

John S. Tarver, CEcD, Senior Manager, Business Development, Entergy Texas

In Entergy’s four-state service area, job growth in the metal fabrication industry cluster is projected to outpace the U.S. by 3.5 percent. For Texas alone, that projection is even higher at 4.3 percent.

What makes Texas such a sought-after location for the metal fabrication industry? For starters, a large pool of …

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February 12, 2018

Port of South Louisiana has first tenant at new transient hangar

The Port of South Louisiana has a tenant for its new transient hangar.

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January 26, 2018

Entergy Breaks Ground On $872 Million Power Plant In Calcasieu Parish

Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted the groundbreaking by Entergy Louisiana LLC for a 994-megawatt electricity generation plant near Lake Charles, where an industrial renaissance is increasing demand for electricity.

January 16, 2018

Entergy Serves 2.9 Million Customers with Affordable Electricity and Community Development Programs that Further State Economies

Energy providers across the country work around the clock to keep their customers’ lights on and still put financial resources aside to make the communities they serve a better place.