LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials said Friday a joint development at the Port of Little Rock will make the area more attractive to industry.
A joint announcement between Entergy Arkansas and Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce officials said an 875-acre industrial megasite has received Select Site certification. Officials said a Select Site provides shovel-ready sites meeting predetermined criteria to satisfy requirements by consultants and companies.
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The area is located in the southwest section of the port.
President and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber Jay Chesshir said the program was initiated with help from Rep. French Hill (AR-2nd District) in 2016 by meeting with Federal Aviation Administration officials to have a VOR navigation antenna moved…