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Site selectors and developers looking for a strategic investment should consider the Rieves-Wallace property in the City of Marion, Arkansas. The three properties total 900 acres with options to subdivide the land.“We used to have 1,200 acres available, but two companies have purchased acreage at this location already,” says Beth...
The City of Marion, Arkansas, recently released a strategic plan that outlines its goals for the coming years. The message is clear: residents want more amenities (such as stores and restaurants), diverse housing options, and walkable, multi-use neighborhoods. The city has heard your calls to build not just a city,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMARION, AR — City of Marion Economic Development has announced the launch of a new website built from the ground up to provide a central resource where site selectors, developers, and investors can find reliable information about building or growing their business in the community. Created in collaboration...
Arkansas State University announced Thursday (May 7) a new partnership with Epicenter Memphis to launch EpicenterU: Students to Startups, a university-based entrepreneurship program supported by an approximately $800,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA).EpicenterU will be implemented at A-State as a founding university partner, expanding hands-on entrepreneurship education and...
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...
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...
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 »
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...
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...
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...
Twenty professionals from counties across Northeast Arkansas have been selected to be part of the first class of the NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy. The men and women who make up the class, which met for the first time earlier this week, are from eight counties in Northeast Arkansas. “The...
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...
NEA Women in Business: Beth Wilson
Aug 25 2025Residence: West MemphisEducation: Master’s degree of business administration-marketing/supply chain; bachelor’s degree in marketing, Arkansas State UniversityWhat was your dream job and why? As a kid, my dream job was to be a teacher. I’m not sure why, maybe it was the chalk, perhaps it was the gold star stickers; however,...
New developments coming to West Memphis, AR set to boost the economy and bring hundreds of jobs
Mar 3 2025West 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...
Why Arkansas Is a Great Place for Site Selection: A Strategic Advantage for Economic Development
Dec 29 2024Discover 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,...
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...
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...