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Forestry Leadership Leads to Global Interest in Arkansas Timber

 April 27, 2017

For more than 130 years, the timber industry has been a major driver of Arkansas’ economy. In recent years, the industry has enjoyed even more growth...

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Chinese Pet Products Company Launching New Operations in Arkansas

 April 27, 2017

Food processing companies around the world are starting to take notice of the unique resources that the state has to offer, such as strong raw materia...

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AEDC Returns from Trade Mission to Japan

 February 22, 2017

Danny Games, executive vice president of global business for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and Mark Hamer, director of AEDC’s business...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast - China Investment Impact and Opportunities for Business Development

 November 23, 2016

AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston recently sat down with Mark Raines to discuss China's impact on the U.S. economy and opportunities for business d...

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The Rise of 'Made by China' in America

 October 13, 2016

Chinese investment in the United States is nothing new, but as the country’s middle class continues to grow, Chinese businesses are spending millions ...

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Traveling the Globe in Search of Jobs

 October 12, 2016

Mike Preston Commentary This article was originally published by arkansasbusiness.com on August 22, 2016. Over the last year, your Arkansas Economic...

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