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Industry Day 2025
July 14, 2025 - Our fourth Annual Industry Day was a success and we had the largest attendance of educators yet – we had 37 attendees! We partnered with Economics Arkansas to put on an event aimed at connecting educators to industry. This year we toured Kiswire Pine Bluff and heard from Kiswire leadership...
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Manufacturing Made Easy Career Fair 2025
July 10, 2025 - Looking for a career in manufacturing? Come to the Manufacturing Made Easy Career Fair on July 24! Details below!
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Frontline Leadership Training
April 1, 2025 - This training is a great opportunity to teach leaders how to meet the personal and practical needs of their team members and how to have more successful interactions. Register here.
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Rural Pathways to the Global Market Place Summit
March 31, 2025 - Make plans to attend the upcoming Rural Pathways to the Global Marketplace presentation happening on April 23, 2025 at the ARTSpace on Main (623 South Main Street, Downtown Pine Bluff).
This event aims to highlight vital resources and pathways for businesses seeking access to new international markets and expanding their global footprint. Our...
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Workforce Solutions Employer Luncheon
January 28, 2025 - Join us for an exclusive luncheon designed to help Jefferson County employers solve their workforce challenges.
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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...
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Alliance Hosts AEDC Council
September 10, 2024 - The Arkansas Economic Development Council held their quarterly board meeting in Jefferson County last Wednesday and Thursday. The Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, AR planned the visit with AEDC staff.
Council members toured Arkansas River Rice and the Pine Bluff Arsenal. The group had dinner with Alliance Board Chairs,...
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Manufacturing Made Easy Career Fair 2024
July 25, 2024 - Looking for a career in manufacturing? Come to the Manufacturing Made Easy Career Fair on August 7! Details below!
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2024 Jefferson County Industry Day: Connecting Educators to Industry
July 12, 2024 - Our third Annual Industry Day was a success and we had the largest attendance of educators yet! We partnered with Economics Arkansas to put on an event aimed at connecting educators to industry. This year we toured Tyson Foods and heard from Tyson leadership on career opportunities. The group...
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Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County Completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Recertification for Jefferson Industrial Park Site
April 9, 2024 - LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County and Entergy Arkansas recently announced the completed recertification of the Jefferson Industrial Park Select Site through the utility company’s program.
“Entergy’s Select Site certification distinguishes Jefferson County from other communities and shows...
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