Arkansas Waterways Commission on LinkedIn: #communitydevelopment #cdi #leadership #awc #congratulations #empowerment (2024)

🚢 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚢Are you ready to set sail on a promising new career? 🌊The University of Arkansas at Monticello in McGehee, in collaboration with the Arkansas Waterways Commission and DWS Adult Education, is thrilled to announce a FREE inland river basic Deckhand Training Program! This incredible opportunity has been a labor of love, years in the making, and we can't wait to share it with you.Why should you act NOW?- Limited Seats: Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis.- Comprehensive Training: Learn essential maritime industry terminology, water safety, ServSafe, wire rope handling, winches & ratchets.- Career Boost: Obtain your TWIC card and receive hiring preference with inland barge lines upon program completion.This program is a fantastic way to jumpstart your inland maritime career with top-notch training and skill development —all at no cost to you!⏳ Don’t wait! Classes begin September 2. Secure your seat today! ⏳For more information and to enroll, scan the QR code on the flyer.Anchors aweigh! ⚓#CareerOpportunity #MaritimeTraining #DeckhandTraining #FreeTraining #UniversityOfArkansasMonticello #ArkansasWaterways #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth

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🌊🚢 Have you ever noticed those barges gliding along the Arkansas River? They're not just scenic—they're economic powerhouses! 💪💼Did you know these aquatic giants significantly boost both the Arkansas and national economies? 📈💰 They're kind of a big deal! Check out these staggering numbers and see for yourself! ⬇️#MKARNS #EconomicImpact #Logistics #BigDeal #SupplyChainMagic

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Senator Jim Inhofe. A true patriot and a stalwart of Oklahoma politics for over six decades, Senator Inhofe served in the U.S. House, the Senate, and as Mayor of Tulsa.He was a champion of inland waterways and infrastructure, leading the Environment and Public Works Committee and securing vital funding across administrations. His bipartisan efforts ensured the success of projects like the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS), benefiting both Oklahoma and Arkansas.Senator Inhofe's servant's heart and visionary spirit positioned Oklahoma and Arkansas as global contenders. His unwavering dedication and leadership will continue to inspire future generations.Rest in peace, Senator Inhofe. Your legacy lives on. 🌟 #Leadership #Legacy #Inspiration #PublicService #MKARNS

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📢 Attention all aspiring Arkansas Port Intermodal and Waterway Development Grant Program applicants!⏰⏳Just a friendly reminder that the application period is closing in one week, at 11:59 pm on Monday, June 17th!⌛️📝Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Submit your applications and supporting documents ASAP, allowing the diligent staff at Arkansas Waterways Commission to review them for any deficiencies that may lead to ineligibility.🔍💰Did we mention the available funding for 2024 is a whopping $3,476,042.88?💸✅So, don't hesitate! Take the first step towards securing your share of the grant by applying now!💼ℹ️ Please visit www.waterways.arkansas.gov and click on the Grant Program tab for eligibility requirements, application guidance, and additional information.⚓️#ArkansasPortIntermodalGrant #WaterwayDevelopmentGrant #FundingOpportunity #ApplyNow #ArkansasWaterwaysCommission #DeadlineApproaching #LimitedTime #DontMissOut 🚀https://formstack.io/0FA14

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ARKANSAS PORT, INTERMODAL, AND WATERWAY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING MAY 1, 2024 AT 8:00 AM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024.Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development Grant Program benefits the public ports by reinvesting the ad valorem tax paid by industries on the value of the barges utilizing Arkansas’ navigable waterways.Calendar Year 2024 grant applications may be accessed here at https://formstack.io/0FA14. A downloadable copy of the CY2024 Application Guidance including current Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development Grant Program Rules can be found under the Grant Program tab at www.waterways.arkansas.gov .Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development Grant Program Calendar Year 2024 available funding is $3,476,042.88. GRANT PROGRAM INFORMATIONArkansas public port or intermodal authorities with facilities located along the Arkansas, Mississippi, Ouachita, Red, and White Rivers are currently eligible to apply. A port facility can include an intermodal facility and maritime-related industrial park infrastructure development.This grant program provides financial assistance to public ports and intermodal authorities to make capital improvements and port development projects, including landside infrastructure, real estate purchase for port expansion, and much-needed dredging projects for ports and waterways. The match requirement of the program is 10% for development projects and 50% for dredging projects.All proposed development projects must have commercial feasibility and must have a component that will benefit the transportation of waterborne commerce within the State of Arkansas. Projects should positively impact a commercially navigable waterway and provide the port/intermodal authority with the ability to compete more effectively in the marketplace.For Questions Contact:Arkansas Waterways Commission: (501) 682-3163 or waterways@arkansas.gov.To Apply: Complete all fields in the application form link. Once completed and submitted, you will receive two (2) follow up emails. The first will provide you with a copy of your application, the second will provide a link to upload all required supporting documents. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE NOR SUBMITTED UNLESS/UNTIL ALL REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED.Calendar Year 2024 Deadline for Completed Applications and ALL Required Supporting Documents: Monday, June 17, 2024 11:59 PM CST

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🌊🚢🌞 What a whirlwind April for the Arkansas Waterways Commission! Director Caldwell had a blast attending the Arkansas Leaders Consortium, witnessing her Leadership Arkansas classmate's promotion to Brigadier General, and experiencing the awe-inspiring total solar eclipse. But the real highlight was testifying at the Mississippi River Commission High-Water Inspection Hearing in Memphis and enjoying a tour of the International Port of Memphis Harbor on the MV Mississippi. From there, it was off to Washington, DC with IRPT for important meetings and visits to legislators. And let's not forget the Leadership Arkansas session on Regional Development in NWA, where new ideas and collaborations were born. But the cherry on top was the AWC Quarter 2 meeting, hosted by the gracious Fort Smith Port Authority, complete with delicious food and fantastic port tours. Cheers to a month full of adventure, progress, and meaningful connections! 🎉🌉 #ArkansasWaterwaysCommission#MississippiRiverCommission #InlandRiversPortsandTerminals#LeadershipArkansas #PortofFortSmith

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Ahoy, Mates! ⚓️ We're thrilled to announce the arrival of two new captains on deck at Arkansas Waterways Commission! 🚢🌊 Join us in giving a warm welcome to Commissioner Clint Gaston, the connoisseur of river adventures and owner of Gaston's White River Resort, as he sets sail to represent the navigation interests of the White River. 🎣⛰️ Clint replaces Jeff Rutledge, and his term will be smooth sailing until January 14, 2031. And let's not forget Commissioner John Charles Edwards, the Mississippi River maestro, who is taking the helm and replacing Joe Harris, Jr. 🌊🎶 John is also the director of economic development at Helena Harbor & Phillips County Economic Development, and his term will cruise until January 14, 2028.We're like a well-oiled ship, with these talented and passionate professionals joining our veteran commissioners to ensure our navigable rivers remain a treasure for generations of Arkansans to come! ⛵️🌟 Welcome aboard, Commissioner Gaston and Commissioner Edwards! 🙌🎉 #ArkansasWaterwaysCommission #SmoothSailingAhead #CaptainsOfInnovation #NavigatingTheFuture #RiverAdventures

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📢Exciting News! 🎉🌟 AWC Chairman Marty Shell and Director Cassandra Caldwell joined forces at today's Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority (WAIA) Board meeting in Van Buren! ⛴️🚛🚂💼✨🌍 WAIA, alongside other Intermodal authorities across the state, is cooking up some thrilling transportation and logistics projects that will ignite local, regional, and state economies! 📈🌐💪🚀 Stay tuned for the incredible impact these initiatives will have! Let's #collaborate and fuel our communities' growth together! 💼🤝📈#IntermodalAuthorities #ArkansasWaterways#TransportationLogistics#CommunityGrowth #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

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🎉🎉Congratulations and welcome to Commissioner Rajesh Chokhani, who was sworn in today as one of our newest Arkansas Waterways Commissioners! 🎉🎉

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