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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Entergy Arkansas certifies two Stuttgart industrial sites for economic development
STUTTGART, Ark. — Officials announced that two sites in the Stuttgart Industrial Park have received Select Site certification from Entergy Arkansas. The Select Site initiative is a development program by Entergy Arkansas that helps communities prepare shovel-ready sites to attract industrial and commercial projects. A spokesperson announced that both selected sites are located in the Stuttgart Industrial Park along U.S. Highway 79. One site is 154-acre and the other is 62-acre. Little Rock Zoo breaks ground on major expansion, bringing new exhibits and more family fun Bethany Hildebrand, president and CEO of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, said the recognition follows two years of infrastructure improvements supported by federal and state grants. A grant was provided by Entergy Arkansas to help offset some of the costs associated with the certifications, officials said. Hot Springs looks toward new beginnings with demolition of former high school 'Certifying a site is not an easy or quick task and certifying two at the same time is an even bigger challenge,' said Entergy Arkansas Vice President of Business and Economic Development Danny Games. 'Accomplishing these certifications ensures that Stuttgart has timely information on hand to satisfy site location consultants and prospective company inquiries. We are pleased to recognize Stuttgart for achieving this milestone and look forward to featuring the Stuttgart Industrial Park Select Sites on our website and promoting them as our newest certified sites.' For more information, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Entergy, Port of Little Rock announce ‘shovel ready' 875-acre industrial megasite
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials said Friday a joint development at the Port of Little Rock will make the area more attractive to industry. A joint announcement between Entergy Arkansas and Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce officials said an 875-acre industrial megasite has received Select Site certification. Officials said a Select Site provides shovel-ready sites meeting predetermined criteria to satisfy requirements by consultants and companies. Port of Little Rock officials say potential international tariffs could have big impact on Arkansas The area is located in the southwest section of the port. President and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber Jay Chesshir said the program was initiated with help from Rep. French Hill (AR-2nd District) in 2016 by meeting with Federal Aviation Administration officials to have a VOR navigation antenna moved. 'In 2016, I called Rep. French Hill requesting help in scheduling a meeting with the FAA to discuss relocating the VOR Cone at the Little Rock Port,' Chesshir said. 'As a past Chairman of the Little Rock Regional Chamber, Rep. Hill understood it was essential to the future economic growth of the central Arkansas region.' Port of Little Rock gets $500,000 for infrastructure improvements Chesshir said that the initial meeting led to a process ending with the Friday announcement. 'That was the first step in a decade-long journey in partnership with Bryan Day and the Little Rock Port Authority to study this site, acquire the property, build the infrastructure, and take the site to market, which we are officially doing today [Friday],' he said. 'Thanks to unprecedented investment from Mayor Scott and the Little Rock City Board of Directors, with infrastructure support from Judge Barry Hyde and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, this is the largest certified industrial site in central Arkansas and is well-suited for a large manufacturer who needs access to interstates, rail and port facilities, plus adjacent land for suppliers,' Chesshir added. European production company announces move into the Port of Little Rock, 500 jobs, $100 million investment Additional information on the Select Site program, including other Select Site locations in Arkansas, can be found at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
