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Arkansas Ranked #1 for Commercial Drone Readiness in U.S.

 August 18, 2023

The Mercatus Center ranked Arkansas as the top state for commercial drone readiness.

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AEDC Blog Ranked #9 on Top Economic Development Blogs List

 June 29, 2023

AEDC's blog has been ranked as the #9 economic development blog to follow by FeedSpot.

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Arkansas Ranked #5 for Inbound Movers in 2022-23

 June 01, 2023

Arkansas had the fifth highest rate of inbound movers in 2022, according to the latest HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report.

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Little Rock Area Named a Top Logistics Hub in U.S.

 June 01, 2023

The Little Rock metropolitan area has been named a top U.S. logistics hub by Business Facilities.

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Arkansas Named #1 in Nation for Opportunity Share for Entrepreneurs

 April 13, 2023

Arkansas had the highest opportunity share for entrepreneurs, according to the latest Kauffman Foundation report.

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Arkansas Ranked #7 for Most Micropolitan Projects in 2022

 March 23, 2023

Arkansas was ranked among the top 10 states for the highest number of micropolitan projects in 2022.

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Arkansas Ranked in Top 10 for Firearms and Ammunition Industry Economic Output, Jobs

 February 23, 2023

The National Shooting Sports Foundation named Arkansas as one of the top states for firearms and ammunition industry economic output.

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Arkansas Named #2 Most Affordable State to Live in U.S.

 January 11, 2023

Arkansas has been named the second most affordable state to live in by Entrepreneur magazine.

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AEDC Blog Named #8 on List of Top Economic Development Blogs to Follow

 December 21, 2022

Feedspot named the Arkansas Economic Development Blog as one of the top economic development blogs to follow.

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Arkansas Ranked 2nd for Commercial Drone Readiness in U.S.

 October 25, 2022

Arkansas has been ranked the 2nd most drone-friendly state in the United States.

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Arkansas Home Prices Ranked Third-Lowest in U.S.

 September 26, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized for having the third-lowest home prices in the United States.

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Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing for Second Consecutive Year

 August 11, 2022

Industry publication Business Facilities has named Arkansas the no. 3 state for food processing for the second consecutive year.

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Arkansas Named One of Best States for Retirement in U.S.

 August 10, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized as a top retirement destination in the United States.

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Arkansas Named One of Top 10 Moving Destinations in United States

 June 15, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized as one of the top 10 moving destinations in the United States.

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Arkansas Ranked #1 State for Inbound Movers in 2021

 January 28, 2022

Arkansas was the #1 state moved into, by ratio, during 2021, according to the latest HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report.

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Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing in the United States

 August 05, 2021

Arkansas is the third-highest ranked state for food processing, according to a 2021 Business Facilities report.

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Arkansas Ranks 2nd for Most Pandemic-Proof Small Businesses

 July 07, 2021

Arkansas was recently ranked no. 2 for states with the most pandemic-proof small businesses.

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Arkansas Ranked No. 6 for Lowest Average Electricity Prices

 April 23, 2021

According to an April 2021 Energy Affordability Report by the American Legislative Council, Arkansas holds the No. 6 spot for lowest average electrici...

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Arkansas Ranks as a Top Destination for Talent Relocating to Midsize Markets

 February 25, 2021

With the growing attractiveness of midsize markets, Arkansas is poised to benefit from the relocation of skilled workers and the subsequent investment...

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