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.â€

“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.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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