Pine Bluff - Jefferson County Port Authority Receives $1M Grant from Arkansas Waterways Commission

September 11, 2024

The Pine Bluff - Jefferson County Port Authority was awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Arkansas Waterways Commission. The Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas worked with Watco Terminal & Port Services on this grant application. We are thrilled to have this win go towards needed maintenance at the port terminal at the Port of Pine Bluff in the Harbor Industrial District. 

Pictured L to R: Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald, Nathan Tobey of Watco, Brian O'Brien of Watco, Nancy Lee McNew of the Alliance, Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders, Tracie VanBecelaere of Watco, Arkansas Waterways Commission Director Cassandra Caldwell, and Chad Lester of Watco.