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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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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Film Producer Nick Moceri

 July 01, 2025

Film producer Nick Moceri dives into the making of the movie Sovereign and the filmmaking process in the Natural State on the latest episode of the Ar...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session Review

 June 17, 2025

Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald and AEDC Executive Director Clint O'Neal discuss the IMPACT legislation and the effect it will have on economic de...

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Download the Arkansas Economic Development Guide

 June 12, 2025

The Arkansas Economic Development Guide spotlights the advantages of living and doing business in the Natural State.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Elopak Executives Thomas Körmendi and Lionel Ettedgui

 May 19, 2025

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi and Elopak Americas President Lionel Ettedgui highlight Elopak's newest facil...

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Arkansas Ranked #3 Best State to Start a New Business

 May 15, 2025

Forbes Advisor named Arkansas as the #3 best state for launching a new business.

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Rural Development Conference Provides Resources, Networking Opportunities

 May 12, 2025

The 2025 Arkansas Rural Development Conference will provide many resources that local communities can utilize for economic development and revitalizat...

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Growing International Business in Arkansas

 May 12, 2025

International companies are finding success in Arkansas, and the AEDC is playing a key role in encouraging these companies to continue growing in the ...

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Making an IMPACT on Economic Development in Arkansas

 May 05, 2025

The recent IMPACT legislation is the most significant economic development legislation in Arkansas in decades.

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A Generational IMPACT in Arkansas

 May 05, 2025

The IMPACT legislation will ensure that Arkansas is more prepared to compete for increased growth and investment throughout the state.

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