Arkansas Ranked #1 State for Inbound Movers in 2021

Arkansas was the #1 state moved into, by ratio, during 2021, according to the latest HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report.

Trex Company Announces Plans for Third U.S. Production Site

Trex Company, a composite decking and railing manufacturing leader, has selected Little Rock for its third U.S. production site.

Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing in the United States

Arkansas is the third-highest ranked state for food processing, according to a 2021 Business Facilities report.

Westrock Coffee Announces Major Plant Expansions - Including Nation’s Largest Roasting to Ready-To-Drink Packaging Facility

Westrock Coffee is expanding its operations with the purchase of a new facility in Conway that will be the largest roasting to ready-to-drink packaging facility in the United States.

U. S. Steel Selects Osceola, Arkansas as Location for Most Advanced Steelmaking Facility in North America

U.S. Steel has selected Osceola, Arkansas as the location for its next-generation advanced steel mill.

Dark Threat Fabrication to Add 75 New Jobs, Invest $7.65 Million in Heber Springs Facility

Dark Threat Fabrication is expanding its facility in Heber Springs, adding 75 new jobs to its existing workforce.

Arkansas Ranks 2nd for Most Pandemic-Proof Small Businesses

Arkansas was recently ranked no. 2 for states with the most pandemic-proof small businesses.

Tractor Supply Company Announces New Distribution Center in Arkansas

Tractor Supply Company is building a new distribution center in Maumelle, investing $100 million and creating 450 new jobs in Arkansas.

Trex Company Announces Plans for Third U.S. Production Site

Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing in the United States

Westrock Coffee Announces Major Plant Expansions - Including Nation’s Largest Roasting to Ready-To-Drink Packaging Facility

U. S. Steel Selects Osceola, Arkansas as Location for Most Advanced Steelmaking Facility in North America

Dark Threat Fabrication to Add 75 New Jobs, Invest $7.65 Million in Heber Springs Facility

Arkansas Ranks 2nd for Most Pandemic-Proof Small Businesses

Tractor Supply Company Announces New Distribution Center in Arkansas

Why Arkansas?

This high-energy video showcases multiple business leaders talking about why being in Arkansas is good for business, not only for their organization but also for their employees.

ARKANSAS BUILDING & SITES DATABASE

Arkansas' transportation network and central U.S. location define the state as a strategic distribution center. Midway between Mexico City and Montreal, Arkansas offers a valuable distribution advantage.

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Jonesboro Industrial Sites B & C

Jonesboro, AR

153 Acres

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Newport Industrial Site

Newport, AR

98 Acres

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Russellville East End Industrial Site

Russellville, AR

60 Acres

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Paragould South Industrial Site

Paragould, AR

79 Acres

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Crossett Industrial Park East Site

Crossett, AR

34 Acres

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AEDC's mission is to create economic opportunity by attracting higher paying jobs, expanding and diversifying our state and local economies, increasing incomes and investment, and generating positive growth throughout Arkansas. Here are some examples of businesses that are thriving!

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