Future I-57

Input needed on the Future I-57 project (ARDOT Job 100512) which goes through Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties. The project is being led by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
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ARR&R COVID-19 Dashboard

The dashboard is an interactive tool that compares Arkansas, its counties, peer states, and gives a snapshot of the pandemic’s impact. View dashboard here.
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Arkansas EDA COVID-19 Recovery & Resiliency Initiative

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has partnered with the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) and the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University (Delta
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PPE Vendor Listing

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has provided a list of companies that have self-identified as providers of PPE. Neither AEDC nor ADEM are recommending any of these as preferred vendors.
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Claim Filing System Is Now Available

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claim filing system for workers who have lost employment due to COVID-19 is now available. Pandemic
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Governor’s Proclamation Requires All Arkansas Businesses to Post Sign At Facility Entrances

As part of Governor Hutchinson’s recent State of Arkansas Executive Department Proclamation EO – 20 – 13 (3) f, all Arkansas businesses are required to: Post a sign at the
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COVID-19 April 1 Daily Update

Federal News New Treasury Guidance on Small Business Loan Program, Employee Retention Credit: The Treasury Department has issued new guidance on the CARES Act’s $350 billion loan fund for small businesses
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Corning Volunteer Group

From Stewart Runsick, Clay County Extension Agent: Our next meeting will be October 22, 2:00 pm by ZOOM.  Our speaker will be Mark Peterson, Prof – Econ & Comm Development,
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ECA sponsoring upcoming retail development workshop

We are partnering with Buxton to host a retail development workshop on Friday, June 23rd.  Buxton assists retail and restaurant businesses craft growth strategies and optimize sales and marketing with predictive
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Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority Searching for Executive Director

The Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority is searching for an Executive Director. The Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority believes that to achieve economic development success the region must
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