AEDC's "Why Arkansas?" video showcases executives from Stephens, Dillard's Inc., Walmart, Apptegy, SIG SAUER, Inc., and Fiocchi of America discussing why operating in Arkansas is good for business. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g9m235m7
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Government Administration
Little Rock, Arkansas 19,233 followers
Creating positive growth throughout #Arkansas. Helping businesses develop, expand or relocate.
About us
The mission of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission is to create economic opportunity by attracting higher-paying jobs, expanding and diversifying our state and local economies, increasing incomes and investment, and generating positive growth throughout Arkansas. Arkansas is a pro-business environment that operates leaner and faster through a streamlined state government designed to act decisively on corporate interests. Led by a governor who operates like a CEO, the state delivers nimble solutions that companies need to efficiently expand and thrive in a competitive global economy. The state’s five homegrown Fortune 500 companies are proof that Arkansas has what you need to grow your business. The five companies – Dillard’s, JB Hunt, Murphy USA, Tyson Foods, and Walmart – represent five different industry sectors and demonstrate Arkansas’s diverse economy. Come join this amazing venture we call “Arkansas Inc.” and see how doing business in Arkansas can put you in good company. Connect with our business development team at www.arkansasedc.com/connect.
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http://arkansasedc.com
External link for Arkansas Economic Development Commission
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1955
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Business Incentives, Tax Incentives, Corporate Relocation, Foreign Direct Investment, Business Retention & Expansion, Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises, Community Development Grants, Business Development, Business Finance, Film, Rural Services, Workforce Training, Military, Aerospace & Defense, Food & Beverage, Fintech, Timber, Forestry, and Metals
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1 Commerce Way
Suite 601
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, US
Employees at Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Updates
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AEDC is joining Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Team Arkansas at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow to promote the #aerospace and #defense industry in Arkansas. Drop by Booth 3125 to learn why aerospace and defense companies are succeeding in the Natural State. #FIA2024 Arkansas Department of Commerce | Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Alliance | Little Rock Regional Chamber | Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport | Aviation Repair Technologies (ART) | ORC PRODUCTS, INC. | Galley Support Innovations | Modern Chemical Inc. | Taber Extrusions | World Trade Center Arkansas | Hugh McDonald | Clint O'Neal, CEcD | Olivia W. | Bethany Duncan | Rob Ator | Dr. Cornelius Schnitzler | Jack Thomas | Jarod Wickliffe
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Check out the new edition of the Tech Trends newsletter to see the latest news and developments in Arkansas' technology industry.
Arkansas Inc. Tech Trends: 3Q 2024
Arkansas Economic Development Commission on LinkedIn
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Recognize any landmarks in the trailer for Crescent City? Watch the latest trailer for this film, which was shot in Central Arkansas and stars Terrence Howard, Esai Morales, and Alec Baldwin. Christopher Crane
Crescent City (2024) Official Trailer - Terrence Howard, Esai Morales
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ICYMI: American Banker recently recognized Teslar Software of Springdale, Smiley Technologies, Inc. of Little Rock, and BOND.AI of Little Rock on its “Best Places to Work in Fintech” list for 2024.
Three Arkansas Companies Named to 2024 “Best Places to Work in Fintech” List
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In partnership with the Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives and the Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance, AEDC hosted a Site Readiness Lunch and Learn on Thursday at the University of Arkansas Hope - Texarkana. During this lunch and learn, South Arkansas leaders learned more about strategic site selection and infrastructure improvements, which is designed to provide a competitive edge in attracting industry to the region.
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Congratulations to Teslar Software for breaking ground on its new corporate headquarters in Springdale. Teslar Software is an Arkansas-based fintech company that works to automate banking activities and provides loan portfolio management tools, and it has been named by American Banker as one of the "Best Places to Work in Fintech." Joe Ehrhardt | Springdale Chamber of Commerce
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Read about recent economic developments wins in the state in the July edition of the Arkansas Inc. monthly newsletter - including Windsor Door's $21 million investment in Little Rock and Westrock Coffee's new beverage facility in Conway.
July 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas Economic Development Commission on LinkedIn
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“We are looking to accelerate the economic development efforts that communities have undertaken by going down the pathway of acquisition of these sites and just accelerating the site development initiatives that they have.” -AEDC Executive Director Clint O'Neal Read more in Arkansas Business' story about the Arkansas Site Development Program: https://bit.ly/3We3Ngx
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