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Credit ratings upgraded for Saracen Development

Thursday, November 4 by Ray King

Saracen Development LLC, a wholly owned company of the Quapaw Nation that owns the Saracen Casino Resort has received upgrades to its credit ratings, according to Arkansas Business. In its Nov. 1 issue, Arkansas Business reported that the Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings have upgraded ... Read More.

Chamber, Go Forward to offer Candidate Development Institute

Monday, September 13 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Go Forward Pine Bluff to offer a six-week Candidate Development Institute (CDI) beginning later this month. According to a press release, the course provides a basis for planning and implementing a campaign for public... Read More.

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Thompson discusses economic development

Thursday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Over the last 10 years, the Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has seen, according to the latest census figures, a 14.37 percent drop in population, going from 77,456 in 2010 to 67,260. Allison Thompson, the President, and CEO of the Economic Development... Read More.

Council approves resolution for downtown development

Wednesday, August 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King By a vote of 5-2 on Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a resolution supporting the development and construction of a restaurant and retail district at Sixth Avenue and Main Street. The area is across the street from the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County... Read More.

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City Council approves PB Downtown Development Collaborative Group

Monday, August 16 by Greg

By Ray King An amended version of a resolution to create the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group was approved during a lengthy meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council at the Convention Center. The vote was 6-1 to adopt the resolution with Council Member Glen... Read More.

Downtown Development projects on council agenda

Monday, August 16 by Ray King

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets today at 5:30 p.m., they will discuss an ordinance creating the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group, whose purpose is to “bring to bear thoughtful expertise, creative thinking and enhanced communications to assist the city... Read More.

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Alexander and Thomas discuss industrial development

Tuesday, August 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the City of Pine Bluff scrambles to find more money to increase wages, particularly in the area of public safety, First Ward City Council Member Joni Alexander appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday and one of the topics of... Read More.

Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

Thursday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A wide-ranging discussion of everything from requests for funding for home improvements to complaints about 18-wheelers driving through residential areas took place Thursday on TalkBack Live hosted by Floyd Donald. Larry Matthews and Lori Walker of the City’s Economic and Community Development Department... Read More.

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The Generator linking technology and economic development

Wednesday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Twenty twenty-one has introduced a lot of interesting technological developments and technology has become an essential part of our day-to-day lives. The Generator, an Innovation Hub by GoForward Pine Bluff, recently talked with Deltaplex News about their process and some of the... Read More.

Planning and Development committee adds 18 to condemn list

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Planning and Development Committee met Tuesday evening with Mayor Shirley Washington, Council member Bruce Lockett, Council member Lloyd Holcomb and others via zoom to discuss a number of topics. The topics included in their discussion ranged from removing certain properties from... Read More.

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Director of Economic and Community Development talks updates on current projects

Friday, April 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The City of Pine Bluff Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) covers many projects within the city including the most recent renovation of the Pine Bluff Community center last month. The department director, Larry Matthews spoke about his main function with the... Read More.

Development and Planning committee pass two new ordinances

Wednesday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Development and Planning Committee met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon and approved the two ordinances presented on the agenda. The first ordinance was amending a code of ordinance concerning parking requirements within the B-5, central business district,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: development

Credit ratings upgraded for Saracen Development

Chamber, Go Forward to offer Candidate Development Institute

Thompson discusses economic development

Council approves resolution for downtown development

Downtown Development projects on council agenda

Alexander and Thomas discuss industrial development

Economic and Community Development Department explains some projects

The Generator linking technology and economic development

Director of Economic and Community Development talks updates on current projects

Development and Planning committee pass two new ordinances

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