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Article: Pocahontas industry quietly expands. (Pocachontas, Arkansas) (Industry Report) (Industry Overview)
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- Arkansas Business
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- April 12, 1993
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Randolph County Town Has Major Businesses, Sees More on the Way
POCAHONTAS WILL NEVER be confused with Pittsburgh. But for its size, the northeast Arkansas town's industry base is rather impressive, diverse and growing.
Three manufacturers each have about 400 or more employees. Three others each top 100. And various other smaller companies make Pocahontas an interesting environment for business.
The Randolph County seat of 6,151 will see more industry expansion in the coming months.
Weick Custom Cases Inc., a Chicago-based manufacturer of musical instrument cases and wooden carrying cases, plans to open a 15,000-SF plant in July. Wal-Mart Stores ...