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Lithium Royalty Rate Makes Arkansas More Competitive

 May 28, 2026

A new lithium royalty rate will play a key role in positioning Arkansas for continued growth in this vital sector.

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Arkansas Continues to Cut Taxes, Make State More Economically Competitive

 May 18, 2026

Governor Sanders and the Arkansas General Assembly have cut taxes again, lowering the personal and corporate income tax rates.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Smart Reproduction Founder and CEO Brittany Scott

 April 30, 2026

Smart Reproduction founder and CEO Brittany Scott highlights the advantages of doing business in the Natural State on the Arkansas Inc. Podcast.

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Three Rural Arkansas Communities to Participate in 2026 SelectUSA Summit

 April 22, 2026

Three rural Arkansas communities will participate in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit as part of the "Invest in Rural America" program.

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Arkansas to Participate in 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

 April 20, 2026

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) will be participating in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit to promote the Natural State and hig...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Anne Faymonville and Alexander Fickers

 March 24, 2026

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Faymonville Group executives Anne Faymonville and Alexander Fickers highlight the company's investment i...

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Arkansas Ranked #1 for Inbound Movers for Second Consecutive Year

 January 23, 2026

Arkansas was named the top state for inbound movers in 2025 at Atlas Van Lines.

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Arkansas Ranks #1 for Value of $100 in U.S.

 January 22, 2026

Visual Capitalist ranked Arkansas as having the highest purchasing power in the United States.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: AEDC Year in Review - 2025

 December 19, 2025

AEDC's Business Development team discussed major trends and announcements that happened in Arkansas in 2025.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Origami Sake President and CEO Matt Bell

 December 03, 2025

Origami Sake President and CEO Matt Bell talks on the Arkansas Inc. Podcast about growing a sake company and doing business in Arkansas.

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Grow with Google: How to Get Started

 November 20, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Commerce has partnered with Google on a program to provide educational opportunities for Arkansans.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Lithium Industry in Arkansas

 October 13, 2025

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, two industry experts join Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald to highlight the lithium industry in Arkan...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Central States Building Works President Jennifer Davis

 September 15, 2025

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Central States Building Works President Jennifer Davis discusses the company's new facility in Springdal...

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Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase Highlights Innovation in the Natural State

 September 10, 2025

The Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase will highlight the latest trends in the manufacturing industry in the Natural State.

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Registration Open for 2025 Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit

 September 09, 2025

The second annual Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit will be held in Little Rock on October 28-29, 2025.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Amazon Senior Economic Development Manager Jessica Breaux

 August 05, 2025

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Jessica Breaux discusses the new logistics facility in Little Rock, as well as Amazon's other investment...

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Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas Named Among Best Places to Live in U.S.

 August 04, 2025

Little Rock and Fayetteville were named among the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S." by Livability Media.

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Building Better Projects Starts with Better Project Managers

 July 15, 2025

This summer, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, in partnership with Peregrine Integrated Management, is offering a 10-week PMP Certification Prep Cours...

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Arkansas Ranked #2 State for Construction Environment

 July 02, 2025

The Associated Builders and Contractors has ranked Arkansas as the no. 2 state for its construction environment.

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