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May 12, 2025The 2025 Arkansas Rural Development Conference will provide many resources that local communities can utilize for economic development and revitalizat...
Read >Growing International Business in Arkansas
May 12, 2025International companies are finding success in Arkansas, and the AEDC is playing a key role in encouraging these companies to continue growing in the ...
Read >Making an IMPACT on Economic Development in Arkansas
May 05, 2025The recent IMPACT legislation is the most significant economic development legislation in Arkansas in decades.
Read >A Generational IMPACT in Arkansas
May 05, 2025The IMPACT legislation will ensure that Arkansas is more prepared to compete for increased growth and investment throughout the state.
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: AI Companies in Arkansas - Eric Howerton and Uday Akkaraju
May 05, 2025In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, two Arkansas technology executives discuss the growing AI industry, why they choose to do business in th...
Read >AEDC Executive Director O’Neal Named to North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers List
May 02, 2025AEDC Executive Director Clint O'Neal was named one of the top economic developers in North America by Consultant Connect.
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Walmart EVP Dan Bartlett
March 20, 2025Walmart executive Dan Bartlett highlights the company's New Home Office and its commitment to being in Arkansas.
Read >Arkansas Landing at 2025 Paris Air Show
March 19, 2025Arkansas will be spotlighting its growing aerospace and defense industry during the 55th International Paris Air Show in June 2025.
Read >Walmart Executive Dan Bartlett Highlights Walmart’s Success in Arkansas
March 19, 2025Walmart executive Dan Bartlett explains why the Bentonville-based Fortune 1 retailer continues to do business in Arkansas.
Read >Russellville, Arkansas Ranked Among Top 100 Micropolitans for 2025
March 06, 2025Site Selection magazine ranked Russellville, Arkansas as one of the top micropolitan areas in the United States for 2025.
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Best of 2024 Highlights
February 11, 2025In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, we revisit memorable moments and highlights from the podcast during 2024.
Read >A Strong Year for the Arkansas Economy
January 30, 2025Arkansas finished the year strong in 2024 with record high employment and significant job gains.
Read >Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges with Lean Six Sigma
January 22, 2025At the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), we are dedicated to empowering manufacturers with the tools they need to succeed.
Read >Arkansas Named #1 Most Affordable State in U.S.
December 19, 2024Arkansas was named the top state for affordability by U.S. News and World Report.
Read >Arkansas Named No. 1 State for Inbound Movers in 2024
December 19, 2024Arkansas was ranked as the top state for inbound movers in 2024 by Atlas Van Lines.
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: AEDC Year in Review - 2024
December 19, 2024The AEDC Business Development team discuss economic development trends, notable Arkansas projects and wins, and other highlights from 2024.
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: India and Korea Investing in Arkansas
December 13, 2024Our guests from the Dept. of Commerce and AEDC discuss foreign direct investment and a recent trip to India and South Korea to promote Arkansas.
Read >Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Entrepreneur Resources in Arkansas
October 22, 2024Three Arkansas entrepreneurial ecosystem leaders discuss the resources available to small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Natural State on th...
Read >Coca-Cola Consolidated Invests $25 million in West Memphis Facility
October 21, 2024Coca-Cola Consolidated is expanding in West Memphis, Arkansas and has invested $25 million in its facility.
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