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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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Paragould South Industrial Site

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County : Greene County
Contact Name : Bentley Story
Contact title : Director - Business Development
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Listing price : 12000.00 $
Listing Size : 79
Available Acreage: 78.8 Acres 
Max Divisible Available: 78.8 Acres 
Min Divisible Available: 10.0 Acres 
Subdividable

Primary Airport
Memphis International Airport
Commercial, Freight, Charter - 73.2 Miles
Jonesboro Municipal
Commercial, Freight, Charter - I-5533.1 Miles

Primary Interstate
I-555 - 20 Miles
I-55 - 33.1 Miles

Primary Highway 
U.S. Highway 412 Bypass - 0.1 Miles
US-49 - 1.1 Miles


Primary Rail 

Union Pacific - 0.2 Miles
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe
Railway Company - 15.7 Miles

Primary Navigable Water
Black River
Shallow - 30 Miles
Mississippi River
Shallow - 37 Miles

Primary Water Ports

Port of Osceola
Shallow - 38.1 Miles
Port of West Memphis
Shallow - 65.2

    Electricity: Paragould Light Water Cable & Internet
    Water: Paragould Light Water Cable & Internet
    Telecommunications: AT&T
    Natural Gas: Centerpoint Energy
    Sewer: Paragould Light Water Cable & Internet
    Fiber-Optic: AT&T & Paragould Light Water Cable & Internet
    U.S. Highway 412 Bypass
    Paragould, Arkansas 72450
    Greene County

    Located in Paragould, Arkansas, this Competitive Communities Initiative (CCI) designated site is shovel-ready and includes 78.8 acres of flat, developable land. This site has been McCallum Sweeney certified. For more information, visit https://arkansassiteselection.com/aedc/Property/Detail/1213/Paragould-South-Industrial-Site

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    Location :
    U.S. Highway 412, Paragould, Arkansas United States
    Property Type : Industrial
    Property Category : SITE
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    Related employees : Olivia Womack, CEcD

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