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As a business-friendly state, Arkansas offers a range of competitive incentives for businesses looking to open, expand or relocate. From cash rebates to community grants, Arkansas' business incentives encourage job creation and investment.
View the Arkansas Incentives Tier MapKey Industries
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Aerospace & Defense
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Forest Products
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Firearms & Ammunition
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Food & Beverage
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Technology & Innovation
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Transportation & Logistics
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Metals
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Corporate Services
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace and defense is the state’s leading export by revenue with more than 150 industrial facilities and operations around the state. Companies like Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, General Dynamics, and RTX, have chosen to locate and expand in Arkansas, highlighting the local and state support for aerospace and defense companies thriving in the Natural State.
Forest Products
It is clear why over a dozen paper and packaging companies, such as Suzano, Georgia Pacific, Domtar, Elopak and Rockline, have made Arkansas home. At almost 19 million acres, over half of the state’s land area is productive timberland, ranking Arkansas fifth in the nation for softwood lumber production. The state’s timber stock includes oak-hickory (39%), pine (33%), bottomland hardwoods (16%), oak-pine (10%), and cedar (2%).
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Firearms & Ammunition
A pro-Second Amendment state with a robust outdoor economy, Arkansas welcomes firearms and ammunitions companies looking to start up, expand, or relocate. From powder and primer to gunsmithing and shooting accessories, the Natural State has been home to companies across all sectors of the firearms and ammunition industry for decades, a legacy it will continue to grow in the years to come.
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Food & Beverage
Seven of the top ten food and beverage companies in the world have manufacturing facilities in Arkansas including Tyson Foods which is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. Other fast-growing companies, such as Westrock Coffee and Origami Sake, have found great success in the Natural State, thanks to its collaborative, pro-business environment. Arkansas has 14.5 million acres of farmland, with crops ranging from rice and food grains to chickens and catfish, making Arkansas a natural choice for food and beverage manufacturing.
Technology & Innovation
Innovative technology companies are shaping the future of Arkansas’ economy and are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Established companies like Google, Acxiom, First Orion, and Apptegy are some of the many companies in the technology and development space that are finding success here.
Transportation & Logistics
With a central location and comprehensive transportation infrastructure, it’s not surprising that Arkansas has a growing distribution and logistics services sector. Arkansas is home to more than 6,800 transportation, logistics, and distribution companies. Additionally, Arkansas is home to Fortune 500 company J.B. Hunt Transportation Services.
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Metals
Located in Northeast Arkansas, Mississippi County is now the largest steel producing county in the nation. Companies, such as Big River Steel, Nucor, and Hybar, are investing in the most advanced technologies and promoting sustainable practices, while transforming the area into a high-tech industrial center. Accessible highways, a reliable energy grid, and proximity to the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers gives Arkansas a logistical edge. Its robust educational systems, including increased focus and funding for technical programs, make it a natural choice for future growth.
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Corporate Services
Home to corporate leaders in retail, transportation, food processing, and oil, Arkansas is an attractive location for companies looking to establish or relocate corporate operations. Its quality-of-life amenities, accompanied by state leaders and legislation prioritizing economic expansion and growth, provides a reliable, consistent, and supportive environment for companies to thrive.
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At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn’t happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success. Here are some examples of businesses that are thriving!
