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PB Mayor, Council Members attend Economic Development Retreat

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers and members of the City Council are currently attending an Economic Development Retreat at World Trade Arkansas in Rogers. According to a press release, “this strategic retreat, sponsored by the Organization of Women in International Trade marks a significant step... Read More.

Congressman Westerman Discusses Future of Pine Bluff Arsenal and Economic Impact

Tuesday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

While the U.S. House of Representatives is on a break, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman took time to visit the Pine Bluff Arsenal, which has been the subject of debate as to its future. Westerman was asked about that on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. He... Read More.

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US economic outlook slashed by OECD as Trumps tariffs upend global growth

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United States' economic growth forecast was cut sharply on Tuesday by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, which attributed the gloomy outlook in part to tariffs issued by President Donald Trump.The OECD expects the U.S. economy to... Read More.

Arkansas Economic Development Highlights: Community Grants, Aerospace Growth, and National Recognition

Monday, June 2 by Luke Matheson

We’ve had the opportunity each month in 2025 to speak with officials from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission about a variety of topics related to the agency’s initiatives and the broader economic climate in the Natural State. This month, we were again joined by Clint... Read More.

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United Way Day Discusses Impact on Partner Agencies in Economic Downturn

Friday, April 4 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 013 and this week the Executive Director Jason Duren was asked about partner agencies, whose numbers have changed in the past few years. Morning Show host Greg Horne said that because Pine Bluff and Southeast Arkansas are more... Read More.

Arkansas Economic Development Commission Director discusses economic gains in Arkansas

Friday, March 28 by Luke Matheson

Each month we here at Deltaplex News have had the opportunity to talk economic shop with Clint O'Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. He started off our latest discussion with a look at some recent economic gains in Arkansas, including the... Read More.

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Arkansas Economic Growth: Major Investments and Future Opportunities

Wednesday, February 26 by Alex Bivens

As Arkansas continues to attract significant business investments, Clint O’Neal - Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) - is optimistic about the state’s economic trajectory. In a recent interview with Deltaplex, O’Neal highlighted major development wins, ongoing initiatives to support small businesses,... Read More.

Arkansas Economic Boom in 2024 Sparks Optimism for Future Growth

Wednesday, January 22 by Alex Bivens

By almost every way to look at it, 2024 was a very good year for Arkansas' economy. The state's top individual tax rate was lowered to 3.9 percent - the lowest in a century. The corporate tax rate followed suit and fell to 4.3 percent.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Tackles Smoke Shop Regulations, Vehicle Ordinances and rezones property for Economic Development

Tuesday, January 21 by Greg

By Ray King Two proposed ordinances sponsored by Pine Bluff City Council member William Fells were read for the first time during a brief meeting Tuesday night. One of those dealt with regulating smoke and vape shops and restricting where they can locate and the second... Read More.

Jefferson County Tax Board says no to buying more land near planned gas to liquid fuel plant

Thursday, December 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King After an extensive discussion, members of the Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County voted no to buying additional property near the site of the proposed natural gas to liquid fuel plant in the northern part of the county. The group, commonly called the... Read More.

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GTL update from Scott McGeorge chairman of Economic Development in Jefferson County

Wednesday, August 21 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King While the projected gas to liquid fuel plant is still years away from opening, members of the Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County have a vital interest and received a briefing on its progress Tuesday. The group that administers the three-eights cent sales... Read More.

GFPB receives $1.5 million from the Economic Development Admin and Delta Regional Authority

Monday, August 5 by Alex Bivens

A symbolic $1.5 million check representing a grant from the Economic Development Administration and the Delta Regional Authority was presented to Go Forward Pine Bluff during a ceremony attended by city officials, GFPB Board members, representatives of Simmons Bank, and special guests Monday. Those funds,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: economic

PB Mayor, Council Members attend Economic Development Retreat

Congressman Westerman Discusses Future of Pine Bluff Arsenal and Economic Impact

US economic outlook slashed by OECD as Trumps tariffs upend global growth

Arkansas Economic Development Highlights: Community Grants, Aerospace Growth, and National Recognition

United Way Day Discusses Impact on Partner Agencies in Economic Downturn

Arkansas Economic Development Commission Director discusses economic gains in Arkansas

Arkansas Economic Growth: Major Investments and Future Opportunities

Arkansas Economic Boom in 2024 Sparks Optimism for Future Growth

Pine Bluff City Council Tackles Smoke Shop Regulations, Vehicle Ordinances and rezones property for Economic Development

Jefferson County Tax Board says no to buying more land near planned gas to liquid fuel plant

GTL update from Scott McGeorge chairman of Economic Development in Jefferson County

GFPB receives $1.5 million from the Economic Development Admin and Delta Regional Authority

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