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Dani Pugsley, President and CEO of the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce, recently completed the Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course offered through Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives (AEDCE).
Pugsley joined 44 other participants from four different states in the four-day fall program. Offered annually, the Mid-South Basic Course provides an intensive overview of the process and practice of local economic development. It features over 30 instructors, who are recognized experts in their fields. It is one of 25 such courses accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
“Dani shows amazing potential as an economic developer and key player in the economic development process,” says Shelley Short, Course Director. “Dani was a valued contributor during the course and by completing the course, she is better prepared to assist efforts fostering community and economic development in Mountain Home.”
Jonesboro Unlimited announces new jobs, a scholarship, and new VP
Jonesboro job market grows despite challenges By Monae Stevens | March 3, 2021 at 8:55 PM CST - Updated March 3 at 9:56 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Despite challenges in 2020, Jonesboro Unlimited has announced that 842 jobs were added to the cityâs economy.
At the end of year four of their five-year strategic plan, a total of nearly 4,000 new jobs were created over four years, per a press release.
Chris Barber, Chairman of Jonesboro Unlimited, says that the job growth through the pandemic and a tornado shows the resilience of the community.
âWeâre creating opportunities for individuals to find a place to work that they enjoy in making meaningful contributions to not only their families and lives but to broader community here,â Barber said. âSo weâre thrilled to be able to see that in this type of environment.â