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The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).

The Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) and Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs offer multiple options to help small businesses.

April 1st is Census Day across the country. The census is the official count of who lives in a place, and it determines the access that...

Pursuant to the direction of Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission...

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday (March 18) at least $16 million is being directed to help Arkansas businesses remain open.

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

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is opening the 2020 application cycle for the States' Economic Development Assistance Program.

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.

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

Up to $29.2 million in demonstration grant funds to expand the impact of workforce development initiatives in the Delta Regions.

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) launched the Delta Workforce Program, an initiative designed to support workforce training and education,

Sheila retires after 10 years of employment. Sheila will be missed by her co-workers, as well as the program participants she served.

USDOL state Office of Apprenticeship Director Lee Price signed the agreement with CAPDD Executive Director Rodney Larsen Thursday, Nov. 15.

Small nonfarm businesses in 11 Arkansas counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans.

The city of Conway is considering options on how to address drainage issues.

The projects were made possible through efforts by the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District.

Check out this newsclip about STORMBOX featuring Amanda Adaire with CAPDD!

After several levee-breach scares, and actual breaches and deteriorations that have allowed flooding in the past 10 years

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District was honored with the Friend of Community Development Award.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District helped fill the financing gap to complete the “Silver Mine” portion of Arkansas.