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Arkansas’ Rich History in Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing & Defense

 April 19, 2019

Arkansas currently has five military installations, which contribute significantly to the Arkansas economy.

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Facebook connects Arkansas employers and college students seeking fellowships

 April 08, 2019

Facebook launched its inaugural Business Partner’s Summit at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub.

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Airports and Runways: Taking the Arkansas Economy Skyward

 April 02, 2019

Air travel is a huge economic driver in Arkansas. A new, detailed map shows locations for all the state's airports and runways.

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“Why Arkansas?” Video Shines Light on Business Opportunity

 March 18, 2019

From timber to technology, Arkansas draws in businesses from every industry. Executives share why being in Arkansas is good for business.

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OGE ‘Growing Together’ campaign features Fort Smith as success story

 March 13, 2019

Fort Smith is one of several communities highlighted in the trending “Growing Together” campaign.

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Get the new Food & Beverage Industry Report

 February 27, 2019

Download the Arkansas Food and Beverage Report, and dive into a full-serving of all things food and beverage.

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Arkansas Tax Cutters

 February 11, 2019

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the GOP Legislature are moving towards an ambitious tax reform.

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New plant-based material could impact healthcare, food, and timber industries

 February 07, 2019

Such a material would decrease food spoilage, maintain freshness, be sustainable, and ingestible by humans.

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Facebook small business workshop both practical, creative

 February 06, 2019

Facebook workshop for small business owners helps to create dynamic posts and ads to reach more potential customers and drive sales.

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Is Future Fit The Right Fit For You?

 January 29, 2019

AEDC collaborated with 10 companies to launch a pilot skills gap workforce program called Future Fit.

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Arkansas Food and Beverage Manufacturing Goes Green

 January 16, 2019

The food and beverage industry is embracing sustainability.

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Watch: Arkansas a natural choice for HBO's "True Detective"

 January 15, 2019

The decision to film in Northwest Arkansas proved to be a wise business decision based on several key factors.

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Arkansas Breweries Gain National Attention

 January 09, 2019

Arkansas’ burgeoning craft beer scene is receiving much deserved attention and the number of breweries is continuing to grow at a breakneck pace.

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Five Maps Illustrate Foreign Investment in Arkansas

 December 20, 2018

Nearly 300 foreign-owned companies have found a home in Arkansas, from a wide cross-section of industries.

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Arkansas GDP sees uptick, more expected

 December 06, 2018

The state's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate was the nation's 10-highest in the second quarter.

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Frito-Lay Sees Continued Success in Arkansas

 November 27, 2018

In 1996, Frito-Lay put all its chips on the table – and won – when it opened a new plant and distribution center in Jonesboro.

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