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Eighteen Arkansas Companies Make 2024 Inc. 5000 List

 October 17, 2024

Eighteen Arkansas companies made the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held U.S. companies.

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A Different Kind of Southern Hospitality

 October 11, 2024

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission visited India to promote the State of Arkansas as a great location for companies to grow and do business.

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Arkansas Ranked #12 Top State for Doing Business

 September 11, 2024

Area Development ranked Arkansas as the no. 12 Top State for Doing Business in the nation.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: U.S. Congressman French Hill

 September 10, 2024

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, U.S. Congressman French Hill highlights the advantages Arkansas has on the global stage and why the Natu...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Gearhead Outfitters Founder Ted Herget

 August 20, 2024

In the latest episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Gearhead Outfitters founder Ted Herget highlights his company's origins, entrepreneurship, and doi...

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Arkansas Receives “Best of Show” Award for Farnborough Airshow Booth

 August 01, 2024

The Team Arkansas booth was named "Best in Show" for its category at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.

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Case Study: Gaining Altitude: Dassault Falcon Jet in Arkansas

 July 23, 2024

Download a case study on why Dassault Falcon Jet chose Little Rock, Arkansas for an expansion that will create 800 new jobs.

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Case Study: Ebbing Air National Guard Base

 July 23, 2024

Download a case study highlighting how Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas was selected as the location for a Foreign Military Sale...

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Arkansas Takes Flight at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow

 July 22, 2024

Arkansas is promoting the aerospace and defense industry at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.

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Arkansas Reduces Personal, Corporate Income Tax Rates

 June 26, 2024

Arkansas has cut taxes for the third time during the Sanders administration.

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International Companies Thrive in Arkansas

 June 18, 2024

Team Arkansas is attending the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit to promote Arkansas as a great place to do business.

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Arkansas’ Economic Outlook Ranked Positive by S&P Global Ratings

 June 06, 2024

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Arkansas' economic outlook to "Positive," making it one of only six states with this ranking.

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AEDC Receives 2024 EDO Award for Business Certification Program

 May 31, 2024

AEDC has received a 2024 EDO Award from Business Facilities for its Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Program.

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Three Arkansas Companies Named to 2024 “Best Places to Work in Fintech” List

 May 23, 2024

Three Arkansas fintech companies were recently recognized among the top financial technology businesses to work for by American Banker.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: 2024 Economic Development Roundtable

 May 06, 2024

For the 2024 Economic Development Week, AEDC executive director Clint O'Neal speaks with three Arkansas economic developers about their industry and t...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Dan Brown, Big River Steel SVP and COO

 April 23, 2024

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Big River Steel SVP and COO Dan Brown highlights the advantages of operating a steel mill in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Ranked #1 for Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Payroll Job Growth Percentage Increase

 April 22, 2024

Arkansas was the top state in the nation for the percentage increase in its Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Payroll job growth.

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Jennifer Fowler Receives IEEE-USA Honor

 April 11, 2024

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers recognized AEDC's Jennifer Fowler for her contributions to the engineering and technology field.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: 2024 Asia Trip

 April 02, 2024

Hugh McDonald, Clint O'Neal, and Olivia Womack highlight the successes of the recent Arkansas trade mission to Japan and South Korea.

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