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Business

Heifer International Unveils Upgrades to Little Rock Headquarters in Preparation for 80th Anniversary

Heifer International, the global development organization founded in 1944, is growing their Little Rock headquarters to accommodate new, flexible workplace arrangements. 

• New digs: With two virtual conferencing rooms, an outdoor patio, and wellness room, Heifer is equipping their employees with the tools they need to not only work remotely and effectively, but also stay safe. 

• Bigger impact: Heifer's expanded presence in Arkansas will help them reach even more people in need, with their impact spanning 19 countries across Africa, Asia, and the America. 

Learn more about how Heifer is helping communities around the world HERE. 

Economy

Dassault Falcon Jet Announces 800-Job Expansion to Little Rock Facility

Dassault Falcon Jet, the jet manufacturer, is expanding its Little Rock facility with an estimated $100 million to add 800 jobs. 

• Aviation history: Arkansas has long been a leader in the aerospace industry and Dassault has operated in Little Rock since 1975, making the LR expansion their largest facility in the world. 

• Big bucks: The project is receiving more than $18 million worth of incentives from the state, showing their commitment to keeping Dassault in Arkansas for the next fifty years. 

Read more on the story HERE.

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Sports

Razorbacks Basketball Coming to Simmons Bank Arena

Razorback lovers, you're in luck! Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock will host both the men's and women's basketball teams this Saturday. 

• Cheerleaders: The women's game begins at 12:30 p.m. against the Samford Bulldogs, and the men's game at 5 p.m. against the Lipscomb Bisons. 

• Value passes: The adult ticket for the women's game is an affordable $10 and $5 for children 17 and younger; the men's game tickets range from $30-$40. 

Don't miss your chance to root for the Hogs and get your tickets HERE. 

Region

Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Closes on Ten Projects Creating 1,600 Jobs in 2023

The Little Rock Chamber of Commerce closed on 10 investment projects worth a grand total of $370 million in 2023, creating 1,600 jobs and expecting to create even more in the future. 

• Tremendous growth: According to estimations by Lightcast, 16,000 jobs are expected to be added in the next 5 years and that's not even counting 2021's Trex project. 

• A multitude of jobs: A wide range of jobs were created with these investments, from distribution to advanced manufacturing.  

Read the whole story HERE.

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In other news…

• Riding around: Arkansas basketball legend Ronnie Brewer was recently featured in Noah Washington's "The Ridin' Around Show".

• Farming savings: Pulaski County turned the lights on on its solar farm, generating an expected $250,000 in energy savings.