by - April 24, 2012 10:47 am
Tennille takes long path to Arkansas jobs chief
As a kid and young adult, Grant Tennille lived in a lot of different places, but for the better part of the last decade, he's called Arkansas home. Tennille, 43,…
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by - April 23, 2012 3:20 pm
AEDC Director: Follow-up from China trip underway
Grant Tennille, director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, says he's already building on Gov. Mike Beebe's trade trip to China. Tennille, appointed to the AEDC post in late March,…
by - April 18, 2012 6:27 pm
Beebe discusses China trip, Petrino firing
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) says it feels like he crammed 5 years worth of business development into 12 days during his economic trade mission to China. Beebe returned Monday (April…
by - April 11, 2012 7:14 am
Beebe briefs media on China trip
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he thinks progress is being made on resolving issues important to Arkansas companies doing business in China and in convincing job prospects to come to…
by - April 3, 2012 6:25 pm
Beebe talks China trip, Petrino accident
Gov. Mike Beebe’s upcoming trade mission to China may be a long-term investment for jobs in Arkansas, but the Governor said he hopes for near-term results. Beebe also touched on…
by - March 29, 2012 2:45 pm
Beebe approval numbers remain high
Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe still enjoys immense support from Arkansas voters despite a recent confrontational budget battle with Republicans and an increasingly partisan tone at the state capitol. The latest…
by - March 23, 2012 10:31 am
Itinerary released for Beebe’s China trip
Gov. Mike Beebe is headed to China in April on a trade mission that will involve meeting with business and political dignitaries, recruiting potential companies to Arkansas, and laying more framework…
by - March 20, 2012 4:38 pm
New jobs, new state jobs director announced
There is an interesting footnote to today’s (Mar. 20) jobs announcement from Russellville, which is bringing 25 jobs to a company that services Arkansas Nuclear One. The press release from…
by - March 6, 2012 5:58 pm
Arkansas’ tourism economy performed well in 2011
WEST MEMPHIS — University of Arkansas economist Kathy Deck received Tuesday (Mar. 6) a clear order from Gov. Mike Beebe. In his remarks during the final day of the 38th…
by - February 29, 2012 7:27 pm
Beebe makes appointments to boards, commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Feb. 29) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Kathy Burl, North Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training. Appointment…
by - February 21, 2012 3:23 pm
Beebe outlines effects of proposed budget cuts
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) offered on Tuesday (Feb. 21) a detailed impact of how Republican proposed budget cuts would affect certain state agencies. The Governor has proposed a $4.72 billion…
by - February 17, 2012 4:54 pm
Arkansas General Assembly: Week 1 session recap
Arkansas lawmakers convened Monday (Feb. 12) for the 2012 fiscal session during which legislators began crafting a balanced budget proposal for state services, prioritizing the spending of a $72 million surplus,…
by - February 15, 2012 6:54 pm
GOP proposes $21 million in budget cuts
House Republicans have proposed additional cuts to Gov. Mike Beebe’s proposed budget that will reduce state spending by another $21 million. House Minority Leader Rep. John Burris, R-Harrison, said the…
by - February 14, 2012 2:31 pm
Budget holds, tax breaks on legislative agenda
In its first full day of committee action, state lawmakers made haste in reviewing — and holding — a multitude of state agency funding requests. The Joint Budget Committee, which…
by - February 14, 2012 11:40 am
U.S. manufacturing rebounds; Arkansas sector declines
As national manufacturing rebounds, Arkansas hasn't been an obvious beneficiary, but economic development leaders are hoping to turn that around as an industry paradigm shift occurs. The numbers don't lie…
by - February 13, 2012 3:41 pm
Beebe calls for quick Fiscal Session
The 88th General Assembly convened for its second fiscal session with a call from Gov. Mike Beebe (D) for quick work and strict attention to budgetary matters. “It is my…
by - February 12, 2012 1:25 pm
Arkansas Fiscal Session begins Monday
Arkansas lawmakers will convene on Monday, Feb. 13, at noon in the state capitol to begin the second fiscal session. Gov. Mike Beebe (D) is scheduled to talk to legislators…
by - February 12, 2012 1:15 pm
Beebe planning trade trip to China
With Arkansas’ growing trade relationship with Asian countries, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) will soon get a first-hand look. Beebe will lead an economic development trade mission to China in April,…
by - February 8, 2012 11:48 am
Beebe: Fort Smith could be site for Caterpillar
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said Wednesday there “absolutely” is a chance Caterpillar could locate a manufacturing operation in Fort Smith — possibly in the large manufacturing plant Whirlpool is expected…
by - January 31, 2012 12:08 pm
51 new jobs coming to Mulberry (Updated)
American Vegetable Soybean and Edamame, Inc., (AVS) announced Tuesday it would add "40-60 new jobs" in Mulberry in the next three years in the production of Edamame. Edamame are immature…