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Lockheed Martin President and CEO James Taiclet is came to Little Rock yesterday to share his plans for constructing a "robust" semiconductor industry in Arkansas, creating high-quality and high-paying jobs for the state.
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Events
Enjoy The Fall Season With Your Family At The River Market Live Family Fall Festival
River Market Live's Family Fall Festival in Little Rock offers something for everyone!
Free fun: Enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, photos, live entertainment, and more, all for free!
Local delights: Sample food from local vendors, adult refreshments from Flyway Brewing Company, and enter a raffle all while taking in the scenic view of the Arkansas River at the River Market outdoor pavilions.
Don't miss out on this day of family fun. Find out more HERE.
Economy
Arkansas Tourism, a $9.2 Billion Industry, is Getting a New Director
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism just appointed Dalaney Thomas as their new director of tourism. She brings her nine years of campaign and content strategy experience from CJRW to the promotion of Arkansas’ attractions, outdoor recreation activities, and other tourist offerings.
Worth the hike: The tourism industry brought in almost $9.2 billion, 68,098 jobs, and over $1 billion in tax revenue in 2022, as well as an additional $6.5 billion from supply and induced chain effects.
A great view: Thomas has the creative and strategic expertise to help Arkansas tourism reach new heights in the national market – quite literally – with its great outdoor offerings.
Check out the full story HERE.
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Business
Lockheed Martin Doubling Arkansas Employment, Building Robust Semiconductor Industry
Lockheed Martin President and CEO James Taiclet is came to Little Rock yesterday to share his plans for constructing a "robust" semiconductor industry in Arkansas, creating high-quality and high-paying jobs for the state.
Big ideas: Taiclet plans to spend $6 billion over the next 8 years to update Lockheed Martin's operations through cutting-edge digital technologies, like 5G and AI.
Substantial investments: Lockheed Martin currently employs 1,100 people in Arkansas, and Gov. Sarah Sanders has continued under her administration to support the state's growing aerospace industry.
Catch more of the story HERE.
Sports
Arkansas Razorbacks Set to Take on Samford and Lipscomb in North Little Rock at Simmons Bank Arena
Little Rock Daily
Arkansas Razorbacks fans, the wait is over - both the men's and women's basketball teams will be facing off against the Samford Bulldogs and Lipscomb Bisons on December 16th at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock.
Go team: Women's tickets are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under; the men's game tickets range between $30 - $40 for lower and upper bowl seating.
Fees waived: Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, November 6th at 10am - no extra fees to expect!
Read the story HERE.