Arkansas Economic Development Commission

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Keytronic invested more than $28 million to develop its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Springdale, Arkansas. On August 28, Keytronic invited business leaders, state and local officials, and employees to celebrate the grand opening of the facility, which is expected to create 400 new jobs. “KeyTronic has a long history of 55+ years of manufacturing, with its initial roots into Arkansas dating back in the 1980s . We are proud today to announce the opening of our new US Center of Excellence in Springdale, Arkansas. This state-of-the-art manufacturing facility marks a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational growth across the United States,” said Brett Larsen, CEO of Key Tronic. “This location is strategically located in Northwest Arkansas to deliver cutting-edge technology, increased production capacity, and enhanced support for both customers and employees. The facility will serve as a hub for advanced manufacturing, process optimization, and workforce development, providing employees with new skill-building opportunities and delivering innovative solutions to customers." Hugh McDonald | Clint O'Neal, CEcD | Jennifer Emerson, EDFP | Olivia W. | Raven Johnson | Clark Cogbill | Springdale Chamber of Commerce | Bill Rogers | Jay Sego | Ginger LaMar, IOM | Ron Maloney, MEDP | Northwest Arkansas Council | Arkansas Department of Commerce

🤝Insightful day 2 in Arkansas focused on economic collaboration. The Houston Delegate of Québec, Steven Jast and the Director of Economic Affairs, Ozlem Tuncel Toplu met with the Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to learn more about the state’s economic development priorities and explore synergies with Québec. At the Little Rock Regional Chamber, they connected with Jay Chesshir and Jack Thomas, followed by a valuable exchange with Tad Bohannon, JD, LLM, MBA, CEO of Central Arkansas Water, on water management. They wrapped up with Richard Duda, Director and International Trade Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service, identifying areas where Québec’s expertise can add real value. ----------  🤝Deuxième journée en Arkansas riche en échanges. Le délégué du Québec à Houston Steven Jast et la directrice économique Ozlem Tuncel ont rencontré avec le secrétaire au commerce Hugh McDonald et son équipe pour discuter des priorités économiques de l’État et identifier des synergies avec le Québec. Passage au Little Rock Regional Chamber avec Jay Chesshir et Jack Thomas, puis ils ont eu des échanges constructifs avec Tad Bohannon, CEO de Central Arkansas Water, sur les enjeux de gestion de l’eau. Enfin, ils ont eu une discussion avec Richard Duda, directeur du commerce international de l’Arkansas afin d’identifier les domaines dans lesquels l'expertise du Québec peut apporter une réelle valeur ajoutée. Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec Investissement Québec Clint O'Neal, CEcD Frederick Lewis Olivia W. Allison Plowman Hatfield Us Department Of Commerce #quebec #arkansas #commerce #water #investment #synergies #trade  

Keytronic, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Springdale, Arkansas. Company leaders were joined by state officials and community leaders on Thursday to celebrate the opening. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dgH8VW7M Hugh McDonald | Clint O'Neal, CEcD | Jennifer Emerson, EDFP | Olivia W. | Raven Johnson | Springdale Chamber of Commerce | Brett Larsen | Nick Fasciana | Bill Rogers | Jay Sego | Ginger LaMar, IOM | City of Springdale, Arkansas | Ron Maloney, MEDP | Northwest Arkansas Council

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has launched the second round of the Arkansas Site Development Program with applications now open. The program provides matching funding for site development improvement efforts with the goal of enhancing industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects in Arkansas. Eligible applicants for the Arkansas Site Development Program include cities, towns, and counties in Arkansas; economic development organizations; and chambers of commerce. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eg9RCg6b