The Arkansas Timber and Forest Products Industry Report
February 14, 2022The timber and forest products industry in Arkansas has strong roots, and the industry is only growing.
Read >Steel Industry Heats Up in Arkansas
February 10, 2022With its central location, robust infrastructure and strong workforce, Arkansas is well-positioned to support a growing steel industry.
Read >Arkansas Ranked #1 State for Inbound Movers in 2021
January 28, 2022Arkansas was the #1 state moved into, by ratio, during 2021, according to the latest HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report.
Read >Center for Advanced Surface Engineering EPSCoR Project Boosts Arkansas Economy
January 20, 2022The AEDC EPSCoR Division closed out the Center for Advanced Surface Engineering project, a research project focused on new designs and applications of...
Read >Arkansas Films Make List of Top Movies to Watch in 2022
January 19, 2022Several Arkansas-shot films that are coming out in 2022 are already attracting attention.
Read >Arkansas Aims to Grow Firearms and Ammunition Industry
January 14, 2022The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is committed to helping firearms and ammunition companies grow and expand in Arkansas.
Read >Arkansas Businesses Drive Momentum in 2021
January 04, 2022As we close the book on 2021, Arkansas accomplished a great deal in the past year, locking in key economic development wins across the state that will...
Read >AEDC on the Air: Arkansas Inc. Podcast in 2021
December 29, 2021The Arkansas Inc. Podcast has hosted experts in community development, the timber industry, international business, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and ...
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: 2021 in Review
December 21, 2021In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Deputy Director Clint O'Neal talks with AEDC Business Development Director Bentley Story and AEDC S...
Read >Full Steam Ahead in Arkansas
December 16, 2021Manufacturers are thriving in Arkansas due to the state’s central location, abundant resources, and the talented workforce.
Read >The Largest Tax Cut in Arkansas History
December 15, 2021Arkansas has passed the largest income tax cut in the state’s history.
Read >Fintech Cohort Announced for Fourth Annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator in Little Rock, Arkansas
December 01, 2021Eleven fintech companies have been selected to participate in the fourth annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
Read >UAMS a Healthy Competitor in the Race to Recruit Talent to The Natural State
November 30, 2021Each month, the Arkansas Inc. Podcast invites state and national leaders to discuss the most pressing economic development topics.
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson
November 18, 2021In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Deputy Director Clint O'Neal talks with UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson about economic developmen...
Read >EPSCoR Division Awards $792K in Research Seed Grants to Arkansas Universities
November 12, 2021AEDC's EPSCoR Division has awarded approximately $792,000 to researchers at seven Arkansas universities.
Read >Welcome Home to Arkansas
November 03, 2021Arkansas is a ‘Land of Opportunity’ with plenty of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and a robust business climate.
Read >Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week in Arkansas
November 01, 2021During Global Entrepreneurship Week, Arkansas will be celebrating entrepreneurs with a range of events, trainings, and networking opportunities.
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Gov. Asa Hutchinson
October 18, 2021In the latest episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson talks with Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston about economic deve...
Read >Aerospace and Aviation Soar in Arkansas
October 11, 2021The aerospace and aviation industry plays a major role in Arkansas’ economy. Across Arkansas, aerospace manufacturers produce aircraft and related pro...
Read >Arkansas Leads the Way in Fintech
October 05, 2021In recent years, Arkansas has become increasingly prominent in the fintech space, attracting some of the top talent in the field to our state.
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