Fort Smith Ebbing Air National Guard Base Selected to Host F-35 Training Center

The Department of the Air Force selected Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas, as the preferred location to establish an F-35 Lightning II training center.

Arkansas: The Heart of the Nation's Wood Basket

In Arkansas, the forests are healthy, the workforce is trained, and the timber surplus is ready for production.

Arkansas Ranked No. 6 for Lowest Average Electricity Prices

According to an April 2021 Energy Affordability Report by the American Legislative Council, Arkansas holds the No. 6 spot for lowest average electricity prices in the nation.

Transplace’s New Center of Excellence Opens in Northwest Arkansas

Transplace is opening a new state-of-the-art facility in Rogers to support its customer growth and logistics innovation.

Majestic Steel USA Announces New State-of-the-Art Service Center on Nucor Hickman Campus in Blytheville

Majestic Steel USA will open a state-of-the-art service center and processing facility on the Nucor Hickman campus in Blytheville.

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.

Arkansas Ranks 2nd for Most Pandemic-Proof Small Businesses

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

Hytrol Expands Product Line in Fort Smith, Adds 100 Local Jobs

Hytrol is expanding its product line in Fort Smith and will be adding 100 local jobs into the western Arkansas community.

Arkansas: The Heart of the Nation's Wood Basket

Arkansas Ranked No. 6 for Lowest Average Electricity Prices

Transplace’s New Center of Excellence Opens in Northwest Arkansas

Majestic Steel USA Announces New State-of-the-Art Service Center on Nucor Hickman Campus in Blytheville

Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing in the United States

Arkansas Ranks 2nd for Most Pandemic-Proof Small Businesses

Hytrol Expands Product Line in Fort Smith, Adds 100 Local Jobs

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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You're in good company

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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