Gov. John Bel Edwards and Lotte Chemical USA announced Thursday its headquarters will …
March 1, 2017
Entergy Helps Wood and Paper Products Companies Take Advantage of Arkansas’ Abundant Resources
Mike Maulden, Director, Business & Economic Development, Entergy Arkansas
After slowing during the recession, the Arkansas wood and paper products sector has come roaring back and Entergy, working closely with state and local partners, is playing a pivotal role in this renaissance. Thanks to this joint effort, the total economic impact of the forest products industry in Arkansas exceeds $15.9 …
February 23, 2017
Entergy proudly supports Louisiana’s Jobs for America’s Graduates
At Entergy, we believe we can only be as successful as the community we serve. In this short clip, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards compliments our Chairman and CEO Leo Denault on his involvement with Louisiana’s Jobs for America’s Graduates. We’re proud to support this non-profit organization dedicated to preventing …
January 5, 2017
Entergy launches five-year, $5 million workforce development initiative to help build highly trained workforce required by complex technologies
Patty Riddlebarger, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Entergy Corporation
The replacement of humans by robots in the workforce and society has been a recurring theme in literature since Karel Capek first coined the term robot in 1920. However, despite the prognostications of Capek and generations of sci-fi writers who followed, rumors of human obsolescence are greatly exaggerated, as underscored …
November 30, 2016
The Future of Renewable Energy in The Industrial Sector
Bill Abler, VP Commercial Development & Innovation
While the costs for solar and wind energy have decreased dramatically in the past five years, the number of industrial customers seeking Entergy’s thoughts about renewable energy has increased. Today, it’s easier to add renewables into a company’s energy mix to help control energy costs and/or meet sustainability goals.
Of the …
May 9, 2016
Chief Executive Magazine: Arkansas Now in Top 25 of Best States to Do Business
Originally Posted on Talk Business & Politics
Arkansas was the second biggest mover among the best states for attracting new business, jumping 10 spots into 23rd place in Chief Executive magazine’s annual Best & Worst States for Business survey released on Monday.
Chief executives from across the globe again rated Texas …
May 28, 2015
From Start to Finish: How the Best Economic Development Teams Help with Site Selection
Sam Richardson, Manager, Business Development
In my 25 years of experience in business and economic development, I have asked company representatives and site selection consultants many times “What can we do better to help you?” Their answers have helped Entergy become a leader in economic development because we’ve developed innovative tools in response to their …