Pryor events in Arkansas

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor today said that he will continue his travels throughout the state to find out what companies, large and small alike, need to survive and expand in today’s global economy.

On Tuesday, August 16th at 9:15 a.m. CT, Pryor will discuss economic development with executives at AirTech Supply, Inc. a sheet metal company that supports the aerospace industry. The company is located at 3058 Highway 209 in Hot Springs.

At noon, Pryor will speak about current events and his job creation initiatives with members of the De Queen Lion’s Club. The luncheon will take place at Fat Chances Buffet, located on 607 W. Collin Raye Drive in De Queen.

At 2:00 p.m., Pryor will meet with employees and tour Domtar’s paper mill. The facility is located at 285 Hwy 71 South in Ashdown.

At 3:30 p.m., Pryor will join the Red River Valley Association to discuss infrastructure projects that would boost economic development opportunities for the region. The meeting will occur at 305 E. 5 th Street in Texarkana.

On Wednesday, August 17th at 10:00 am CT, Pryor will tour Nucor-Yamato and discuss local and federal initiatives to help the domestic steel industry. The company is located at 5929 E. AR-18 in Blytheville.

At 11:15 a.m. CT, Pryor will meet with company officials at IPSCO’s pipe mill to discuss how federal legislation and regulations affect the industry. The facility is located at 5460 N. State Highway 137 in Blytheville.

At 1:30 p.m. CT, Pryor will join the staff at Frito Lay for a tour, conversation about federal initiatives to help manufacturers, and a snack. The facility is located at 2810 Quality Way in Jonesboro.

At 2:45 p.m. CT, Pryor will be given an overview of St. Bernard’s hospital operations. The meeting will take place at 225 East Jackson in Jonesboro.

At 4 p.m. CT, Pryor will meet with members of the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce to discuss current events, job creation and other issues that affect northeast Arkansas. The meeting will take place at the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, 2810 Quality Way in Jonesboro.

At 7:30 p.m. CT, Pryor will join members of the Association of Arkansas Counties to enjoy the fish fry. The fish fry will take place at the River Market Pavilions in Little Rock.

On Thursday, August 18th at 9 a.m. CT, Pryor will tour and hear from SeaArk officials about issues affecting the boat industry. SeaArk is located at 404 N. Gabbert Street in Monticello.

At 10 a.m., Pryor will meet with local officials and the Monticello Economic Development Board about federal resources for economic development. They will tour the newly restored Ridgeway Hotel, a project partially funded by the Economic Recovery Act. The Ridgeway Hotel is located at 206 E Gaines Street in Monticello.

At 11:30 a.m. CT, Pryor will join Ashley County local officials for lunch to discuss the local economy and infrastructure projects. The event will take place at Sawyers Steak House, located at 100 North Mulberry Street in Hamburg.

At 1 p.m. CT, Pryor will tour Pinnacle Biofuel to discuss how the federal initiatives can foster growth and create more jobs in the alternative fuels arena. The company is located in the Crossett Industrial Park, 117 Mac McGoogan Drive in Crossett.

At 2 p.m. CT, Pryor will visit with staff at Georgia-Pacific and discuss ways to help the company continue growing its operations. The company, which employs more than 2,000 workers, has a chemical operation, two plywood plants and a procurement facility in Ashley County. The tour will begin at 108 East 1st Avenue in Crossett.

At 5:30 p.m. CT, Pryor will attend the Grady Lion’s Club Fish Fry. The event will take place at the Hardin Farm and Pumpkin Patch, Highway 65 in South Grady.

On Friday, August 19th at 10 a.m. CT, Pryor will speak to the Edward Coleman Leadership Institute Class, a class created by the S.T.A.N.D. Foundation to promote economic opportunities, social progress, and community development. The event will take place in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol in Little Rock.

At 11:15 a.m. CT, Pryor will tour Arkansas Baptist College, located at 1621 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in Little Rock.