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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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Chris Mathews Appointed to Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board

 July 25, 2022

Chris Mathews was appointed to the MEP Advisory Board of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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University of Arkansas Keeps National Title in Supply Chain Management

 July 19, 2022

The supply chain undergraduate program at the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business has been recognized as the top program of its k...

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AEDC Releases 2022 Aerospace & Defense Report

 July 18, 2022

AEDC has released its 2022 Aerospace & Defense Report, an in-depth look at the aerospace and defense industry in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Financial Technology Companies Named Among ‘Best Places to Work in Fintech’

 June 23, 2022

Arkansas companies Smiley Technologies and Teslar Software were named to American Banker's 'Best Places to Work in Fintech' list.

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Arkansas Aerospace Industry Soars at Farnborough International Airshow

 June 22, 2022

The State of Arkansas will highlight its aerospace industry during the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow.

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Arkansas Named One of Top 10 Moving Destinations in United States

 June 15, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized as one of the top 10 moving destinations in the United States.

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Five Arkansas Companies Make 2022 Fortune 500 List

 June 08, 2022

Five Arkansas companies made the 2022 Fortune 500 list, ranking among the largest companies in the United States.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: David Stickler

 May 25, 2022

Former Big River Steel CEO David Stickler talks about the steel industry in Arkansas, creating a leading green steel company in The Natural State, and...

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Celebrating Arkansas’ Wins During Economic Development Week

 May 10, 2022

Every day, there is important work going on in Arkansas to make The Natural State more economically prosperous and vibrant.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Economic Development Week 2022

 May 09, 2022

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, three economic developers from around Arkansas discuss economic development, significant projects in the...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: World Trade Center Arkansas CEO Denise Thomas

 April 14, 2022

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, World Trade Center Arkansas CEO Denise Thomas discusses trade, foreign direct investment, and tourism op...

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Matchmaking Event Helps Companies Source Goods and Services

 April 14, 2022

AEDC's Matchmaking Event is an annual event that brings together minority and women-owned business owners and public and private sector buyers under a...

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Chariot Producer Sasha Yelaun Talks Benefits of Filming in Arkansas

 April 11, 2022

With its beautiful landscapes and unique locations, Arkansas has become a hidden gem for filmmakers.

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Aerospace and Defense Workers in Camden, Arkansas Make Global Impact

 March 28, 2022

Aerospace and defense companies in Arkansas are manufacturing critical components in the Highland Industrial Park in East Camden.

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