ARR&R COVID-19 Dashboard
Sunday, 01 November 2020
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
Sunday, 01 November 2020
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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Chamber Spotlight – Ermert Funeral Home
Sunday, 25 October 2020
Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight – Ermert Funeral Home President/CEO: Richard O. Ermert, Jr. “Rick” Phone Number: 870-857-3596 Email: ermertfuneralhome@hotmail.com Website: www.ermertfuneralhome.com Number of Years in Business: 67 Years About/History: Ermert Funeral Home provides vital service to our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week assisting families with their specific needs during
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City Of Corning Statement on Halloween 2020
Friday, 16 October 2020
The City of Corning is asking the town to abide by the State’s Halloween Guidelines for safety measures during the COVID-19 Pandemic. There will be an 8:00 p.m. curfew for the night. If you do not wish to have trick-or-treaters at your home, please leave your light off. Public group events will not be allowed
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Arkansas Ready to Learn Healthy School Guide
Tuesday, 18 August 2020
You can view this guide online at: http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Communications/Ready/Return_to_School_Guide_81220.pdf This guide was written and assembled by a team of medical, behavioral health, and education experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children’s, the Arkansas Department of Health, the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and partners. The goal of the guide is to
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Notice of Virtual Public Meetings: August 13 – September 2
Tuesday, 18 August 2020
The Arkansas Department of Transportation and Garver are studying the proposed Walnut Ridge – Missouri State Line (Future I-57) connection in Northeast Arkansas. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to conduct a public involvement meeting in the traditional sense. We are offering an online opportunity for the public to review project information for the
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Employer Alert: Protect Yourself from Unemployment Insurance Claim Fraud
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Now more than ever, it is incumbent on every employer to carefully monitor and scrutinize all correspondence from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS). If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for electronic correspondence from ADWS. Otherwise, you will likely not know about unemployment insurance claims until your mail arrives, is opened,
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Census Information
Friday, 19 June 2020
Dear Business Owners, The U.S. Census started mid-March just around the same time as we all started dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it’s not surprising that response rates are down throughout the country with Arkansas being one of the least well-performing states. You can help us reverse this trend. Businesses can help “Get Out
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COVID-19 May 5 Daily Update
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
State News Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program updated. Applications being accepted between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, May 5 and 6 here. The State Chamber/AIA has developed an interactive tool showing Arkansas business reopening dates here. The State Chamber/AIA has developed a COVID-19 Prevention Best Practices Document to assist businesses with their reopening efforts here. The State Chamber/AIA will hold
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PPE Vendor Listing
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
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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