Future I-57

Input needed on the Future I-57 project (ARDOT Job 100512) which goes through Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties. The project is being led by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). The proposed project will examine alternatives to improve Hwy. 67 from Walnut Ridge to the Arkansas-Missouri
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ARR&R COVID-19 Dashboard

The dashboard is an interactive tool that compares Arkansas, its counties, peer states, and gives a snapshot of the pandemic’s impact. View dashboard here.
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Arkansas EDA COVID-19 Recovery & Resiliency Initiative

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has partnered with the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) and the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University (Delta Center) to create an Arkansas Recovery and Resiliency plan. The two Arkansas EDA University Centers will join forces with the eight EDA Planning and Economic
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PPE Vendor Listing

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has provided a list of companies that have self-identified as providers of PPE. Neither AEDC nor ADEM are recommending any of these as preferred vendors. They have simply submitted this info and it has been compiled and being shared for your convenience. Please feel free to share this list with
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Claim Filing System Is Now Available

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claim filing system for workers who have lost employment due to COVID-19 is now available. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 that provides temporary income to eligible individuals
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Governor’s Proclamation Requires All Arkansas Businesses to Post Sign At Facility Entrances

As part of Governor Hutchinson’s recent State of Arkansas Executive Department Proclamation EO – 20 – 13 (3) f, all Arkansas businesses are required to: Post a sign at the entrance of the facility informing all employees, customers, and congregants that they should: avoid entering the facility if they have a cough or fever; maintain
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COVID-19 April 1 Daily Update

Federal News New Treasury Guidance on Small Business Loan Program, Employee Retention Credit: The Treasury Department has issued new guidance on the CARES Act’s $350 billion loan fund for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for loans through the “Paycheck Protection Program” starting April 3, while self-employed individuals and
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Corning Volunteer Group

From Stewart Runsick, Clay County Extension Agent: Our next meeting will be October 22, 2:00 pm by ZOOM.  Our speaker will be Mark Peterson, Prof – Econ & Comm Development, Cooperative Extension Service.  He will help us name the group and give us direction.  We will have the survey ready to go and announce to the world
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ECA sponsoring upcoming retail development workshop

We are partnering with Buxton to host a retail development workshop on Friday, June 23rd.  Buxton assists retail and restaurant businesses craft growth strategies and optimize sales and marketing with predictive modeling that helps determine the best locations for their businesses.  Additionally, the company has also begun working with communities with retail recruitment strategies. The cost
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Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority Searching for Executive Director

The Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority is searching for an Executive Director. The Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority believes that to achieve economic development success the region must present a unified front of community, business, government and civic leaders. Therefore, it is essential that the Authority be a leader among other organizations and
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