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City of Pine Bluff Partners with Retail Strategies to Drive Economic Development

Thursday, July 11 by Alex Bivens

BIRMINGHAM, AL (July 11, 2024) – The City of Pine Bluff is excited to announce a new collaboration with Retail Strategies, a leading economic development consulting firm, to enhance the city’s retail and restaurant landscape. This partnership, initiated through the Department of Economic & Community Development,... Read More.

The Pine Bluff City Council’s Development and Planning Committee and the Ways and Means Committee met to discuss the new hotel

Tuesday, June 25 by Alex Bivens

Two committees of the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday recommended that the city issue a promissory note for $3 million to purchase furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Mariott Courtyard Hotel. The Council’s Development and Planning Committee and Ways and Means Committee met jointly... Read More.

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The Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County worked with Arkansas State Chamber’s Be Pro Be Proud Signing Day team

Tuesday, May 14 by Alex Bivens

The Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas worked with the Arkansas State Chamber’s Be Pro Be Proud team to host their first Draft Day in Pine Bluff in March 2024. This event strategically pairs graduating seniors with local employers through the YouScience Aptitude... Read More.

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County Completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Recertification for Jefferson Industrial Park Site

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County and Entergy Arkansas recently announced the completed recertification of the Jefferson Industrial Park Select Site through the utility company’s program. “Entergy’s Select Site certification distinguishes Jefferson County from other communities and shows... Read More.

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Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Wins Distinguished Service Award at Aquaculture America Conference

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, professor of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently presented the Distinguished Service Award at the Aquaculture America conference held in San Antonio, Texas. Hosted by the U.S. Aquaculture Society (USAS)... Read More.

USDA Rural Development Arkansas Accepting Applications for Strategic Regional Economic and Community Development Projects

Thursday, February 15 by Luke Matheson

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Arkansas State Director Jill Floyd announced that USDA is accepting applications to implement regional economic and community development projects to create thriving communities for Arkansans living in rural areas. The 2018 Farm Bill authorized the Read More.

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Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas Accredited by the International Economic Development Council

Tuesday, October 24 by Alex Bivens

[Washington, DC] – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas has been recognized as one of 74 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). “The Alliance displays the professionalism, commitment,... Read More.

UAPB Baseball: Braelin Hence Selected to Participate in MLB Diversity Pipeline Scout Development Program

Wednesday, October 11 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball: Braelin Hence Selected to Participate in MLB Diversity Pipeline Scout Development Program PINE BLUFF, AR. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff baseball assistant coach Braelin Hence has been selected to participate in the second Diversity Pipeline Scout Development Program, run by Major... Read More.

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The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County was briefed on GTL fuel plant

Wednesday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

Members of the Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County who were unable to attend the Sept. 20 announcement relating to the natural gas to liquid fuel plant planned for Jefferson County were briefed on the announcement, and what it will mean for the county’s... Read More.

Allison Thompson of the Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County discusses GTLA

Thursday, September 21 by Alex Bivens

The long awaited project to convert natural gas to liquid fuel that has been on the drawing board for a number of years is one step closer to happening. At a press conference Wednesday, representatives of GTLA (Gas to Liquid Americas) and ESP (Energy... Read More.

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URA Approves Housing Development Agreement, Approves Plan to Conduct Tree Removal at Go-Kart Track

Wednesday, September 20 by Staff

On Tuesday, the Urban Renewal Agency met to discuss and provide updates on a number of projects. The first action item on the agenda was an approval for a housing development agreement. Home Again Pine Bluff is partnering with FBT Bank and Mortage to... Read More.

A special called PBCC Development and Planning Committee meeting today barred “box stores” for 180 days

Tuesday, August 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A proposed ordinance that would bar dollar stores from locating in Ward 1 for 180 days was recommended for approval by the Pine Bluff City Council’s Development and Planning Committee during a special called meeting Tuesday. The proposed ordinance is sponsored by Council... Read More.

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City of Pine Bluff Partners with Retail Strategies to Drive Economic Development

The Pine Bluff City Council’s Development and Planning Committee and the Ways and Means Committee met to discuss the new hotel

The Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County worked with Arkansas State Chamber’s Be Pro Be Proud Signing Day team

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County Completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Recertification for Jefferson Industrial Park Site

Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Wins Distinguished Service Award at Aquaculture America Conference

USDA Rural Development Arkansas Accepting Applications for Strategic Regional Economic and Community Development Projects

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas Accredited by the International Economic Development Council

UAPB Baseball: Braelin Hence Selected to Participate in MLB Diversity Pipeline Scout Development Program

The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County was briefed on GTL fuel plant

Allison Thompson of the Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County discusses GTLA

URA Approves Housing Development Agreement, Approves Plan to Conduct Tree Removal at Go-Kart Track

A special called PBCC Development and Planning Committee meeting today barred “box stores” for 180 days

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