“2011’s Top Stories” – Special Edition- “And One to GROW On”
December 30th, 2011 by Joe BurgessThe Local Economy
2011 brought with it many changes in Monticello’s business climate. In August, SeaArk Marine announced their closing as of this month (SeaArk Boats remains unaffected by this change). Last month, Drew County Speedway told of their operations ceasing, as well. Larry’a Pizza, Topps Pizza, and other businesses closed during the year.
Even while experiencing the loss of several employers, and several dozen jobs, Monticello still remains one of the “brighter” spots in southeast Arkansas, based on the number of businesses that either started, expanded, hired more workers, were purchased by new owners, or added important equipment. Each of these entities showed a commitment to their employees, and their intentions to remain a part of Monticello’s future.
Those 75 businesses, industries, and organizations include…..
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