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Federal payments totaling $8 billion will be paid to airports across the country, including Arkansas
According to the Airports Council International-North America, there are roughly 500 commercial airports in the United States
Jun 25, 20211 min read
Arkansas Poultry Growers and Other Farms Have Been Promised Pandemic Help
The United States Department of Agriculture announced that it will pay nearly $6 billion in additional aid to farmers, ranchers, and others
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Everything You Need to Know about COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The EIDL program, administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that...
Jun 16, 20212 min read
Memorial Day Message
We know that, after the year we’ve had, we're all ready to enjoy the summer as we approach Memorial Day Weekend. But, before we go out to...
May 28, 20211 min read
Public Notice for City of Lonoke on Application For Community Development Block Grant - April 2021
A second required public hearing concerning the implementation of an Arkansas Community and Economic and Development Program (ACEDP) grant
May 3, 20211 min read
Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Program Application Portal Now Open
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues
Apr 26, 20211 min read
Public Notice for Lonoke County on Application For Community Development Block Grant - April 2021
A second required public hearing concerning the implementation of an Arkansas Community and Economic and Development Program (ACEDP) grant
Apr 19, 20211 min read
Public Notice for Pulaski County on Application For Community Development Block Grant- April 2021
All residents of Pulaski County are encouraged to attend the hearing and participate in the community development process.
Apr 19, 20211 min read
Delta Regional Authority Launches Delta Broadband Mapping Project in Arkansas
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced today the launch of the Delta Broadband Mapping Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening
Apr 19, 20213 min read
Public Notice for City Of Des Arc on Application For Community Development Block Grant- April 2021
A second required public hearing concerning the implementation of an Arkansas Community and Economic and Development Program (ACEDP) grant
Apr 7, 20211 min read
SBA Raises Pandemic EIDL Loan Limit to $500,000
If you are a small business owner or a qualified agricultural businesses in the U.S. states and territories, you may be eligible to apply...
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Website Provides Employers With Resources for COVID-19 Vaccinations
A partnership involving Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield has launched VaccinateArkansas.com, a site for employers to get information....
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Faulkner County Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved by FEMA
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District would like to thank all of our Cities and County government agencies, public...
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Delta Regional Authority Opens 2021 Funding Cycle for Economic Development Opportunities
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) opened the 2021 funding cycle for the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). SEDAP pro
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Simplifying Applications for Covid-aid Loans Draws More Businesses
"The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District in Lonoke learned to simplify the application process to attract small businesses.."
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Public Notice for City Of Des Arc on Application For Community Development Block Grant- 2021
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Des Arc City Hall, 107 S. 3rd St., Des Arc, AR 72040 for
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Public Notice for City Of Keo on Application For Community Development Block Grant- 2021
A public hearing will be held on February 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Keo City Hall located at 226 Main Street, Keo, AR 72083.
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Public Notice for City of Cabot on Application For Community Development Block Grant - 2021
All residents of the City of Cabot are encouraged to attend the hearing and participate in the community development process.
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Pulaski County Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved by FEMA
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District would like to thank all of our Cities and County government agencies, public...
Jan 22, 20211 min read
Small Business Administration is reopening the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The Small Business Administration is reopening the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) next week for both new and existing borrowers.
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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