International Business

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Global Business Development team assists international companies in making the right investment decision. Its goal is to ensure that locating in Arkansas enhances the company's competitiveness around the world and, at the same time, enhances Arkansas's economy. AEDC's activities and tools include:

  • Site location data
  • Building specification
  • Infrastructure assistance
  • Utilities
  • Permitting assistance
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Workforce training assistance and incentives
  • Community leadership engagement

Whether expanding an internationally-based company already located in Arkansas, or if you are considering Arkansas for the first time, please contact our International Project Managers to start your Arkansas success story.

Contact Us

AEDC Main Office
900 West Capitol
Little Rock, Arkansas (AR) 72201

Mark Hamer
International Project Manager - Asia
mhamer@arkansasedc.com
Phone: 1 (501) 682-2551

Lenka Horakova
International Project Manager - Europe
lhorakova@arkansasedc.com
Phone: 1 (501) 682-5196

China Office
Lindsay Liu
lindsay.liu@arkansasedc.com
www.yuanassociates.com.cn
608 East Ocean Center
24A Jianguomen Wai Street
Beijing 100004, China
Phone: +86-10-6515-5990 ext. (823)

Japan Office
Neal Jansen, Director
njansen@arkansasedc.com
www.arkansasedc-japan.com
State of Arkansas Japan Office
Toranomon 40MT Bldg., 7th Floor
Tokyo, Japan 105-0001
Phone: +81-3-4530-9815
Fax: +81-3-4530-9800




The Arkansas Economic Development Commission partners with the World Trade Center in Rogers, Arkansas, to encourage and expedite trade activity in Arkansas.

World Trade Center, Rogers, Arkansas
Mr. W. Dan Hendrix
President and CEO
3300 Market St., Suite 400
Rogers, AR 72758
Phone: 1 (479) 418-4800
www.arwtc.org

Mexican Consulate headed by Consul Anderes Chao Ebergenyi serves Mexican community in Arkansas and   supports bilateral political and trade relations between Arkansas and Mexico.

Consulado de México en Little Rock
3500 South University Ave.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
Telephone: + (501) 372 6933
Facsimile: + (501) 372 6109
portal.sre.gob.mx/littlerock