Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority

06/01/2026

Attention Corning Future and Current Business Owners!

A-State Small Business and Technology Development Center will be hosting a "Digital Marketing Playbook" seminar at the M.B. Ainley Community Center on June 10.

This seminar is free of charge, and you will leave with valuable information on how to maximize your online marketing potential. After the seminar, there will be free consulting sessions one-on-one by appointment.

Sign up for the seminar today:https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70372488
And call to schedule your consultation: (870) 972-3517
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05/29/2026

Congressman Rick Crawford’s staff will be in Northeast Arkansas on Wednesday, June 10, for Mobile Office Hours.

📍 Corning Community Center | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Pocahontas City Hall | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Need help with a federal agency, benefits, or constituent services? Stop by and visit with the Congressman’s team. No appointment is necessary.

Strong partnerships and open communication help move Northeast Arkansas forward. We appreciate Congressman Crawford’s office making these resources accessible to communities across our region.

05/19/2026

There’s a full house at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Rural Development Conference in Jonesboro. NEA Intermodal Board Member and St. Bernard’s SVP of Strategic Services Josh Conlee is discussing the changing healthcare landscape across the state.

05/14/2026

Thank you Delta Center For Economic Development for hosting us at this week’s Accelerate NEA event for a regional workforce discussion with Black River Technical College and Williams Baptist University.

05/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📅

The 2026 Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase returns September 30 – October 1 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock!

The showcase will host manufacturers, suppliers, workforce leaders, and industry partners for two days of networking, innovation, and collaboration.

Expanded exhibitor space, keynote speakers, and interactive experiences are coming in 2026.

More details and registration information coming soon.

05/06/2026

Whether you’re launching a new business, growing your customer base, or looking for fresh marketing ideas, these sessions are designed to support entrepreneurs across our region.

📍 Cave City — May 14
One-on-one business consulting | 1–3 p.m.

📍 Walnut Ridge — May 20
“Maximize Your Marketing Strategy” Seminar | 10–11:30 a.m.
Business Consulting | 12–2 p.m.

NEA Intermodal is proud to partner with A-State Small Business and Technology Development Center to support entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources that help local businesses grow.

Registration is required: 870-972-3517

05/04/2026

This week, we’re proud to celebrate Economic Development Week and recognize the partnerships, projects, and people working every day to create opportunity across our communities.

Economic development is more than recruitment. Tt’s workforce training, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, small business support, site readiness, and building places where people want to live, work, and invest.

At NEA Intermodal, we’re grateful to work alongside local leaders, educators, utilities, businesses, chambers, and state partners to help move Northeast Arkansas forward. Here’s to continuing to build stronger communities and greater opportunities across our region.

04/30/2026

Several businesses from Randolph, Lawrence, Sharp, and Greene Counties have been accepted into the 75Strong Business Building Program, a 24-week growth initiative designed to help Arkansas companies scale.

Thank you to Black River Technical College, Spring River Innovation Hub, and 75Strong Arkansas for supporting local small businesses.

04/29/2026

Big news for Pocahontas and Northeast Arkansas!

The City of Pocahontas, Mayor's Office has been awarded $1.26 million through the Arkansas Site Development Program, helping strengthen site readiness and position our region for new jobs and investment.

Thank you to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the state legislature for their continued support of communities and economic growth.

This is how we lay the groundwork for business success.

The office of Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) on Tuesday (April 28) announced $25 million in funds to 22 communities through the Arkansas Site Development...

04/14/2026

🚨 Tomorrow’s the Day! 🚨

Join us for the NEA Local Launch Career Fair and connect with local employers and 300+ job opportunities all in one place!

📅 April 15
⏰ 12 PM – 2 PM
📍 BRTC – Randolph Co. Development Center

Come ready with your resume and explore what’s possible right here in Northeast Arkansas. Your next opportunity could be waiting!