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Stuttgart Industrial Park achieves Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ Certification

06/24/2025

Certification of two industrial sites in Stuttgart marks economic development milestone

Stuttgart, Ark. – The Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, the Stuttgart Industrial Development Corporation and Entergy Arkansas announced today the completion of its Select Site certification for two industrial sites, one 154-acres site and one 62-acre site, located in the Stuttgart Industrial Park on U.S. Highway 79. Representatives from all organizations along with Mayor Norma King Strabala were on hand to celebrate the achievements.

Select Site is an initiative designed to provide Entergy Arkansas-served communities with a competitive advantage and shovel-ready sites. This developmental and promotional tool allows communities to certify sites using a set of comprehensive and pre-determined criteria to better satisfy site location searches by consultants and companies.

“We have been working diligently on improving the Stuttgart Industrial Park,” said Bethany Hildebrand, President and CEO of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce. “For the past two years, we were successful in obtaining two significant grants, one from the Economic Development Authority and one from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, that helped us extend water and sewer to the industrial park. This certification is the next step to making these two sites among the top industrial sites in the state.”  

Entergy Arkansas Vice President of Business and Economic Development Danny Games was on hand today to recognize the two Stuttgart sites as the newest Entergy Arkansas Select Sites and commended the group on the completion of the comprehensive review and documentation process. A grant was provided by Entergy Arkansas to help offset some of the costs associated with the certifications. Also, as a benefit of certification, a custom video and 360 images of the sites were created by Entergy Arkansas. The Stuttgart Industrial Park Site 1 and Site 2 will be featured on the Arkansas Site Selection Center. You can view the full video here.

“Certifying a site is not an easy or quick task and certifying two at the same time is an even bigger challenge,” said Games. “Accomplishing these certifications ensures that Stuttgart has timely information on hand to satisfy site location consultants and prospective company inquiries. We are pleased to recognize Stuttgart for achieving this milestone and look forward to featuring the Stuttgart Industrial Park Select Sites on our website and promoting them as our newest certified sites.”

The Select Site initiative helps communities better prepare their sites as winning candidates for high-tech, manufacturing and distribution projects with a thorough audit of the site’s readiness for new or expanding business. Through the Select Site program and the Arkansas Site Selection Center, Entergy Arkansas is helping to meet those needs. Other Select Site properties are located in Little Rock, Jefferson County, Newport, Osceola, Russellville, West Memphis, and Wynne. 

Recently announced projects in the state that have begun operations or are under construction on former Select Sites include an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Little Rock, Owens Corning in Russellville and the Tractor Supply Co. distribution center in Maumelle.

Visit www.ArkansasSiteSelection.com for details on each Entergy Arkansas Select Site, including the new Stuttgart sites.

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 735,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergyarkansas.com and connect with @EntergyARK on social media.