Welcome to AEDC

Arkansas was one of four states to enter fiscal year 2012 without a deficit.
Arkansas's education system ranks fifth in the nation, according to Education Week's "Quality Counts" report for 2013.
CNBC's Top States for Business 2012 ranked Arkansas's cost of doing business as the second lowest in the nation.
Arkansas-based Walmart was included among Fortune's Most Admired companies in 2012.
Information Technology
Securely and strategically located in the middle of the nation, Arkansas is home to many tech, software, data and telecommunication companies. Click the video on the right for a brief overview or download the Fact Sheets to the left.
Advanced Manufacturing
From recycled steel to luxury jets to heavy-duty road graders, Arkansas and our skilled workforce is an advanced manufacturing leader. Click the video on the right for a brief overview or download the Fact Sheets to the left.
Green Energy & Related Products
The Natural State is more than just a motto for Arkansas. Sustainable practices are a key component to our economic growth. Click the video on the right for a brief overview or download the Fact Sheets to the left.
Other Targeted Business Sectors
Logistics. Biosciences. Start-ups. Arkansas is fertile ground for all types of business, whether you’re homegrown, national, or International. To learn more, download the Fact Sheets to the left.