CORNING, Ark. — G&H Decoys, a company that produces waterfowl decoys, announced the relocation of its headquarters and operations to Corning, Arkansas.
The company is investing over $2.1 million to relocate to Arkansas and plans to create 77 new jobs, with work expected to begin on October 14.
“When Rob Hansen approached me about the idea of taking on G&H Decoys, we decided early on that if we weren’t doing it to change people’s lives – ours, our employees, and the communities – then it wasn’t for us,” said Brent Sawyer, general manager and chief financial officer of G&H Decoys. We wanted to be part of something spectacular, but we also wanted to be an outlet for lifestyle improvement within Northeast Arkansas. We believe in American-made products, and we believe in the American worker. Arkansas has a long history of pride and excellence both in manufacturing and in waterfowl hunting. We are excited to fire up operations in Corning because we know we are in good company.”
G&H Decoys selected Corning due to Arkansas’s duck hunting culture, availability of real estate, and its strong workforce.
“Arkansas is the duck hunting capital of the world, so we are thrilled to welcome one of our nation’s best duck hunting outfitters to our state,” said Governor Sanders. “Their relocation to Corning and additional investment in Northeast Arkansas will power economic growth in the region and help grow Arkansas’s thriving outdoor recreation industry.”
The 40,000-square-foot facility is located at 1900 West Main Street.
“Outdoor recreation and entrepreneurship are both points of pride in Arkansas. Our state has a long history for supporting a strong outdoor industry and entrepreneurs, and G&H Decoys is now part of that story,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “G&H Decoys will be creating nearly 80 jobs in Corning, and we’re excited to have them in Arkansas.”
G&H Decoys is now hiring factory production technicians, painters, warehouse workers, office staff, and sales roles.
The company will also host a hiring fair and accept applications at the Corning facility on October 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“The City of Corning is excited to welcome G&H Decoys to our community,” said Corning Mayor Greg Ahrent. “The revitalization of the long-vacant Walmart building, along with the creation of new jobs, represents a significant boost to our local economy. We look forward to the positive impact this development will bring.”
