Quick Action Loan Program Established to Assist Arkansas Businesses Affected by the COVID19 Outbreak
Pursuant to the direction of Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission...
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Mar 19, 20203 min read
Arkansas to Direct at least $16 Million for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday (March 18) at least $16 million is being directed to help Arkansas businesses remain open.
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Mar 19, 20202 min read
How Arkansans can Tackle the COVID-19
Everyone wants to make sure that those affected by the novel coronavirus are able to get needed medical care and advice, but we must also be
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Mar 9, 20202 min read
Delta Regional Authority Opens 2020 Application Cycle for Economic Development Opportunities
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is opening the 2020 application cycle for the States' Economic Development Assistance Program.
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Dec 6, 20192 min read
In Memory of John Brunson, Jr.
On September 23, 2019 we lost a valued colleague and friend in John Brunson, Jr. Now, we must move forward in the legacy he left.
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Dec 4, 20192 min read
Mayflower New City Building Funded Through $1.1 Million EDA Disaster Grant
A city that has been forced to tear down buildings after three catastrophes in six years got to put up a new building for the entire communi
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Jun 10, 20192 min read
$29.2 Million in Demonstration Grant Funds to Expand the Impact of Workforce Development Initiatives
Up to $29.2 million in demonstration grant funds to expand the impact of workforce development initiatives in the Delta Regions.
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Apr 18, 20192 min read
DRA Launches New Workforce Development Initiative
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) launched the Delta Workforce Program, an initiative designed to support workforce training and education,
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Apr 2, 20191 min read
Dedicated employee retires after 10 years of employment
Sheila retires after 10 years of employment. Sheila will be missed by her co-workers, as well as the program participants she served.
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Nov 28, 20181 min read
Apprenticeship Event Sparks Employer Interest
USDOL state Office of Apprenticeship Director Lee Price signed the agreement with CAPDD Executive Director Rodney Larsen Thursday, Nov. 15.
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Oct 9, 20182 min read
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Arkansas Small Businesses
Small nonfarm businesses in 11 Arkansas counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans.
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Oct 1, 20181 min read
Conway City officials look at drainage solutions
The city of Conway is considering options on how to address drainage issues.
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Sep 27, 20181 min read
$1.5 million given to support business growth in Arkansas
The projects were made possible through efforts by the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District.
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Sep 21, 20181 min read
Arkansas company offers affordable storm rooms for schools
Check out this newsclip about STORMBOX featuring Amanda Adaire with CAPDD!
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Sep 11, 20186 min read
Reports aid state in look at levees, but data remain sketchy
After several levee-breach scares, and actual breaches and deteriorations that have allowed flooding in the past 10 years
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May 30, 20181 min read
CAPDD RECEIVES "FRIEND OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD"
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District was honored with the Friend of Community Development Award.
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Apr 21, 20162 min read
CAPDD Receives NADO 2016 Innovation Award
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District helped fill the financing gap to complete the “Silver Mine” portion of Arkansas.
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