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Arkansas Named #2 Most Affordable State to Live in U.S.

 January 11, 2023

Arkansas has been named the second most affordable state to live in by Entrepreneur magazine.

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Forward Momentum in Arkansas

 January 06, 2023

Arkansas has grown in 2022, continuing the economic development momentum of the past eight years.

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AEDC Blog Named #8 on List of Top Economic Development Blogs to Follow

 December 21, 2022

Feedspot named the Arkansas Economic Development Blog as one of the top economic development blogs to follow.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Year in Review - 2022

 December 13, 2022

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, three AEDC project managers look back on 2022 and discuss the economic development wins in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Outdoor Recreation Economy with Katherine Andrews

 November 29, 2022

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Katherine Andrews of the Office of Outdoor Recreation discusses the many outdoor resources that Arkansas...

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AEDC Releases 2022-23 Arkansas Economic Development Guide

 November 17, 2022

AEDC has released the new Arkansas Economic Development Guide, which provides an overview of the many advantages Arkansas offers to businesses.

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Arkansas EPSCoR Awards $534K in Research Seed Grants to Five Projects

 November 07, 2022

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission's EPSCoR Division has awarded approximately $534,000 in research seed grants.

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Dassault Falcon Jet Executive Highlights Advantages of Doing Business in Arkansas

 October 28, 2022

Dassault Falcon Jet executive Sébastien Deltheil discusses the advantages of doing business in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Ranked 2nd for Commercial Drone Readiness in U.S.

 October 25, 2022

Arkansas has been ranked the 2nd most drone-friendly state in the United States.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Dr. Chris Larsen, Arkana Labs Executive Director

 October 17, 2022

In the latest Arkansas Inc. Podcast episode, Dr. Chris Larsen discusses his role at Arkana Labs and its recent expansion in Little Rock.

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Manufacturing Thrives in Arkansas

 October 07, 2022

The manufacturing industry in Arkansas is thriving due to the state's low costs of doing business and the talented workforce.

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Arkansas Home Prices Ranked Third-Lowest in U.S.

 September 26, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized for having the third-lowest home prices in the United States.

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Personal, Corporate Income Tax Cuts Accelerated in Arkansas

 September 09, 2022

Arkansas has accelerated tax cuts, lowering Arkansans' tax burdens and making the state more business-friendly.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Dr. Corey Wiggins

 August 31, 2022

Delta Regional Authority federal co-chairman Dr. Corey Wiggins talks with Clint O'Neal about regional economic development and DRA programs.

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Eighteen Arkansas Companies Make 2022 Inc. 5000 List

 August 18, 2022

Eighteen Arkansas companies were named to the Inc. 5000 list in 2022.

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Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing for Second Consecutive Year

 August 11, 2022

Industry publication Business Facilities has named Arkansas the no. 3 state for food processing for the second consecutive year.

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Arkansas Named One of Best States for Retirement in U.S.

 August 10, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized as a top retirement destination in the United States.

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AEDC Releases 2021 Annual Report

 August 01, 2022

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has released its 2021 Annual Report.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Aimee Fisk - Walmart Open Call

 August 01, 2022

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Marketing Director talks with Aimee Fisk, director of Walmart's U.S. Manufacturing and Sourcing div...

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