Georgia-Pacific advances to final four of ‘Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas’ competition
The company’s Clark County manufacturing operation is among the four finalists in the fifth annual competition, which recognizes products manufactured in Arkansas
Georgia-Pacific’s manufacturing operation in Clark County has advanced to the Featured Four stage of the fifth annual “Coolest Thing Made in Arkansas” competition, the Arkadelphia Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce announced.
Organized by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA and Arkansas Business, the competition highlights Arkansas’ manufacturing sector and recognizes products made in the state. Following a public nomination process, Georgia-Pacific was selected as one of the four finalists in this year’s edition.
The company’s Clark County operation contributes to the local and state economies and has been recognized for its role in the manufacturing sector.
“We are incredibly proud to see Georgia-Pacific represented in the Featured 4,” said Shelley Short, CEO of the Arkadelphia Alliance. “It’s a badge of honor for all of Clark County and a reflection of the strong businesses and people that make our region special. We’re ready to rally behind Georgia-Pacific and bring home the #1 spot.”
With Georgia-Pacific among the four finalists, the competition now moves to a final public voting round to determine the winner. Voting is open once per day for each email address through Friday, Oct. 2, at coolestthinginarkansas.com.
The winner is scheduled to be announced on Nov. 17 during the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting.
