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Arkansas' Global Economy

The reach of the Arkansas economy is truly worldwide. Over 180 foreign owned companies currently operate in the state with representation from 33 countries. This vibrant international business ecosystem supports 32,000+ jobs for Arkansans and is growing expeditiously.

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Why Arkansas?

Arkansas not only attracts global business investment to the state but exports products at impressive levels. In 2023, Arkansas exported $6.5 billion of goods representing a 9.2% increase over 2022. Exported products from Arkansas represented a hearty 5.1% of the state’s total GDP and, given Arkansas’ population of 3.063 million people, its total 2023 exports translated to roughly $2,100 generated per capita in the Natural State.
With an abundance of available sites and buildings, strong river ports, nine interstates, three Class I railroads, a quality workforce, pro-business policies, and a strong economy spanning a range of sectors, it’s no wonder international companies are finding Arkansas to be the natural choice for business.

 

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Helena Harbor Industrial Park

Aug 6, 2026, 14:26 PM
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Available Acreage: 4,000 Acres
Max Divisible Available: 750 Acres
Min Divisible Available: 5.00 Acres
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Primary Airport
Robbins Field
Commercial, Freight, Charter - 10 Miles
Memphis International Airport
Commercial, Freight, Charter - 57.7 Miles
Fletcher Field (CKM) 9.5 Miles
Thompson-Robbins (HEE) 10.8 Miles 

Primary Interstate 
I-55 - 41.6 Miles 
I-40 - 42 Miles

Primary Highway 
AR-20 - 0.8 Miles 
US-49 - 8 Miles

Primary Rail 
Arkansas Midland Railroad - 0 Miles
Union Pacific - 13 Miles

Primary Navigable Water
Mississippi River - 0.5 Miles
Helena Harbor - 6.5 Miles

Primary Water Ports
Helena-West Helena-Phillips County Port Authority - Shallow - 1.6 Miles
Port of Helena - Shallow - 8.1 Miles

Electricity: Woodruff Electric Cooperative

Telecommunications: AT&T Fiber Ready Site

Natural Gas: Summit Utilities

Sewer: Currently package plant/Engineering connection to municipal system

Fiber-Optic: AT&T Fiber Ready Site

ARK HWY 20 Spur
Helena/West Helena, AR, 72342

Helena Harbor is a 4000-acre industrial park and slack water harbor located on the Mississippi River one hour south of Memphis, Tennessee. It is located in an Opportunity Zone (OZ). Helena Harbor has undergone an intensive infrastructure planning and building phase since 2015. For more details visit: https://arkansassiteselection.com/aedc/Property/Detail/1115/Helena-Harbor-Industrial-Park
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ARK HWY 20 Spur, Helena/West Helena, Arkansas United States
Property Type : Industrial
Property Category : SITE
Related employees : Olivia Womack, CEcD

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