DriveSmart is Bringing 200 New Jobs to Right to Work Arkansas

DriveSmart is adding a new location soon in Right to Work Newport, Arkansas. In order to cover the cost, they are investing a total of $5 million toward the project. They will also create 200 new jobs. So this is great economic news!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of DriveSmart’s new office in the business-friendly state of Arkansas. With this expansion, we’re bringing 200 new job opportunities to Newport and its neighboring areas. These roles will span a range of departments including sales, customer service, information technology, administration, software development, marketing, and more. […] We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the state and local officials of Arkansas for their unwavering support throughout our location decision-making process. Now firmly rooted in this community, we’re eager to invest in and nurture the exceptional talent of Arkansas.”

“The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is proud to welcome DriveSmart to our state. […] Communities like Newport provide the workforce and resources that help companies thrive. Congratulations to DriveSmart and the City of Newport on this great economic development announcement.” […]

“We are excited to welcome DriveSmart to Newport. […] Their state-of-the-art call center will bring new jobs and help diversify our economy. We look forward to many years of partnership.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.