https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com City of Marion Economic Development News Feed Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:29:38 +0000 en-US https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67584/sediver-usa-grows-in-west-memphis-arkansas-plans-to-create-40-new-jobs https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67584/sediver-usa-grows-in-west-memphis-arkansas-plans-to-create-40-new-jobs Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (February 24, 2026) – Sediver USA announced today that the company is expanding its manufacturing plant in West Memphis, Arkansas in 2026 after surpassing 5 million units produced since the facility’s opening. The expansion will create 40 new local jobs.The West Memphis manufacturing plant has produced 5 million... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67585/why-arkansas-is-a-great-place-for-site-selection-a-strategic-advantage-for-economic-development https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67585/why-arkansas-is-a-great-place-for-site-selection-a-strategic-advantage-for-economic-development Sun, 29 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Discover why Arkansas is a top choice for site selection. Learn how its central location, low costs, skilled workforce, and industry support drive economic development.Arkansas is emerging as one of the most strategic locations in the U.S. for corporate site selection and economic development. With its central location, pro-business climate,... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67578/60-million-188home-subdivision-planned-for-marion https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67578/60-million-188home-subdivision-planned-for-marion Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Housing is a significant issue in many communities throughout the Arkansas Delta, and a major home building development is about to start in Marion. Brownstone Estates of Marion, a subsidiary of The P3 Group, Inc. has acquired 75 acres of land in Marion to develop a 188-home subdivision which will... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67576/west-memphis-hopes-arkansas-incentives-attract-new-facility-thousands-of-jobs https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67576/west-memphis-hopes-arkansas-incentives-attract-new-facility-thousands-of-jobs Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 WEST MEMPHIS -- Local leaders, business owners and residents in West Memphis say they are hopeful the city will land an advanced manufacturing super project that could bring thousands of jobs, even though the company hasn't been identified.Their hope stems from an allocation in this year's state budget that would... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67586/arkansas-lawmakers-propose-300m-west-memphis-investment-for-super-project https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67586/arkansas-lawmakers-propose-300m-west-memphis-investment-for-super-project Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - Arkansas legislators are debating how best to invest $300M in economic incentives to develop a non-data center “super project” in West Memphis.According to section 8 and 9 of Arkansas’ Revenue Stabilization Law, there are two provisions this year that would allocate a sum no greater... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67580/arkansas-church-to-host-free-medical-and-dental-clinic-in-march https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67580/arkansas-church-to-host-free-medical-and-dental-clinic-in-march Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 MARION, Ark. — Free dental cleanings and extractions along with medical exams will be available during a community clinic in early March at an Arkansas church.The clinic will be held at the Tabernacle of God Baptist Church on Saturday, March 7.To read the full article click here » https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67583/manufacturer-to-expand-west-memphis-facility-in-2026-arkansas-commission-says https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67583/manufacturer-to-expand-west-memphis-facility-in-2026-arkansas-commission-says Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. - Manufacturer Sediver USA will expand its West Memphis plant this year, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission said.The company produced 5 million units since opening the facility in April 2017 with one shift. It expanded to two shifts in September 2025, officials said.To read the full article... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67582/northeast-arkansas-has-numerous-existing-planned-historic-sites https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67582/northeast-arkansas-has-numerous-existing-planned-historic-sites Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Archeologists have uncovered evidence that thousands of years before the Egyptians built the pyramids and the Greeks created the Parthenon, Native Americans hunted, camped and fished at Old Davidsonville.Pieces of wampum, a quantity of small cylindrical beads made from quahog shells and used as currency by Native Americans, have been... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67577/google-breaks-ground-on-4b-data-center-in-west-memphis https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67577/google-breaks-ground-on-4b-data-center-in-west-memphis Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - In a massive field, filled with huge construction vehicles lined up neatly in row after row, with a giant American flag hanging between two tall cranes, an announcement of historic proportions took place Thursday in West Memphis.“I’m filled with emotion and joy,” Mayor Marco McClendon... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67579/new-developments-coming-to-west-memphis-ar-set-to-boost-the-economy-and-bring-hundreds-of-jobs https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67579/new-developments-coming-to-west-memphis-ar-set-to-boost-the-economy-and-bring-hundreds-of-jobs Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon said he wants to help the city grow, while keeping its small town feel.WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The small City of West Memphis, Arkansas, is getting a big economic boost. Leaders are moving full steam ahead with over a billion dollars in projects around the... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67587/the-strategic-advantages-of-starting-an-llc-in-arkansas https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67587/the-strategic-advantages-of-starting-an-llc-in-arkansas Mon, 27 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Are you an entrepreneur looking to start your own business in Arkansas? Consider forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for strategic advantages. Incorporating your business as an LLC in Arkansas can provide numerous benefits, allowing you to protect your personal assets, simplify tax obligations, and enjoy flexibility in management.Why choose... https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67581/arkansas-land-of-opportunity-for-entrepreneurs https://www.marionareconomicdevelopment.com/news-and-media/p/item/67581/arkansas-land-of-opportunity-for-entrepreneurs Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Arkansas may be “The Natural State,” but you may not know it is also the “Land of Opportunity” for entrepreneurs.Businesses started by entrepreneurs in Arkansas range in size from small startups to industry-leading corporations. These businesses run the gamut from the retail industry to trucking to technology to outdoor recreation...