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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 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.

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Women’s Foundation seeking applicants for economic mobility hub program

Thursday, April 18 by Ray King

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) is seeking candidates for the fifth Women's Economic Mobility Hub (WEM Hub) cohort. The six-month program supports Black women-owned businesses by providing technical assistance and additional resources, including $5,000 in unrestricted grant funds, to help scale their... 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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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.

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.

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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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Senate panel hears testimony on economic development impact on central Arkansas

Thursday, June 22 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Little Rock Port Authority Executive Director Bryan Day to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to share about the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) impact on growth and development in Central Arkansas as the committee begins crafting legislation to reauthorize the... Read More.

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County President discusses business recruiting in Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 9 by Staff

Allison Thompson, the President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County said Thursday that she was happy that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders had decided to keep Clifton O’Neal as the head of the Arkansas Economic Development Commissions. Appearing on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Monday, February 6 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department. Council member Bruce Lockett, chairman of the Council’s Development and Planning Committee was asked why the position is... Read More.

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County introduces Arkansas River Rice

Thursday, February 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

A new industry is located in Pine Bluff and potentially will bring a number of jobs with it. On Thursday, Allison Thompson, President, and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and talked about... Read More.

Stories tagged with: economic

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

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

Women’s Foundation seeking applicants for economic mobility hub program

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

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

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

Senate panel hears testimony on economic development impact on central Arkansas

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County President discusses business recruiting in Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution creating the position of cultural specialist in the Economic and Development Department

Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County introduces Arkansas River Rice

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