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 Airports Receive Almost $25 Million in Funding from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded approximately $25 million to airports throughout Arkansas.

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.

Highway Improvement Project Helps Deliver $65 Million Tyson Foods Feed Mill to Hempstead County

A highway improvement project has helped bring a new Tyson Foods feed mill to Hempstead County.

Drax to Kickstart Development of $40M Arkansas Pellet Plants

Drax Group, world-leading sustainable biomass production and supply company, will begin constructing the first of three new “satellite” pellet plants in Arkansas, the company announced today.

Americold Announces $84 Million Investment with Expansion at Russellville Plant

Americold Realty Trust (Americold) will expand its operations in Russellville, Ark., investing approximately $84 million and creating 30 new jobs, the company announced.

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.

Foreign Direct Investment Strengthens the Economy in Arkansas

Global investment is growing Arkansas' economy by providing high-quality jobs in local communities. Foreign-owned companies from a variety of industries are finding success in The Natural State.

Arkansas Airports Receive Almost $25 Million in Funding from FAA

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

Highway Improvement Project Helps Deliver $65 Million Tyson Foods Feed Mill to Hempstead County

Drax to Kickstart Development of $40M Arkansas Pellet Plants

Americold Announces $84 Million Investment with Expansion at Russellville Plant

Arkansas Ranked No. 6 for Lowest Average Electricity Prices

Foreign Direct Investment Strengthens the Economy 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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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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