Arkansas Economic Development Commission

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-based company AdFury.ai publicly launched today at the Adobe Summit in Las Vegas. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, the company "makes it simpler to create and deploy image and video ads in retail media networks, using AI-powered software to help major retailers, brands and agencies drive sales with more relevant ads." “Congratulations to the leadership team of AdFury.ai on the launch of their company at the Adobe Summit,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Arkansas is a launching pad for successful entrepreneurs, as the AdFury.ai’s founders have proven before. We look forward to their continued success in building their company and creating new opportunities for Arkansans.” AdFury.ai | Eric Howerton | JS (John Scott) Bull | Chris Bahn

Congratulations to AEDC Grants Manager Matthew S. on earning his Professional Community and Economic Developers (PCED) certification. Matthew is one of four Arkansas economic developers to recently earn the PCED certification. "The PCED is a national certification that signals to peers and employers that you have the knowledge, skills, and expertise that meets or exceeds standards in the field of community and economic development," according to the Community Development Institute. Community Development Institute (CDI) Central

Companies – from aviation leaders like Dassault to defense firms like Lockheed Martin – chose Arkansas because they know all the elements for business success can be found here.

Companies – from aviation leaders like Dassault to defense firms like Lockheed Martin – chose Arkansas because they know all the elements for business success can be found here.

The Arkansas Rural Development Commission recently received four new members: Andrea Allen, Jonathan Baugh, Wendell Grubb and Dondie Guess. Jonathan Baugh and Mike Smith were sworn in to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission by Deputy Secretary of State Mat Pitsch. All other Commissioners have been sworn in on their own. Becca Caldwell, Director of AEDC’s Division of Rural Services, assisted with the ceremony. The Division of Rural Services strives to assist citizens of rural Arkansas through in-house grant programs, funding opportunity research, information-sharing and educational opportunities through regional forums and the annual Arkansas Rural Development Conference. The

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The Little Rock Regional Chamber and Entergy Arkansas announced the completion of its Select Site certification for a new 875-acre industrial megasite located on the southeastern portion of the Port of Little Rock. Officials, including Danny Games, Jay Chesshir, Congressman French Hill, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde, and leadership from the Little Rock Port Authority were on hand to celebrate this achievement. “In Arkansas, we are prioritizing the development of shovel-ready sites to attract top-tier companies to our state,” said Clint O'Neal, CEcD, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “The Little Rock Port Megasite will be a significant asset for the State of Arkansas as we pursue economic development prospects, and Entergy’s ‘Select Site’ certification positions it as a location that meets the qualifications that site selectors and companies look for in an industrial site.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqWrfpEQ

"When you ask Sébastien Deltheil of French aerospace company Dassault Falcon Jet to describe his experience of running a foreign-owned firm in Arkansas, he has only positive things to say. The senior vice president and general manager of the company’s Little Rock Completion Center cites talented workers, low cost of doing business and a business-friendly environment in Arkansas. He also mentions the scenic beauty of the Natural State as a key asset for his company."

The Little Rock Regional Chamber and Entergy Arkansas announced that the 875-acre Little Rock Port Megasite has completed its Select Site certification. Administered by Entergy Arkansas, Select Site is a tool that allows communities to certify sites using a set of comprehensive and pre-determined criteria to better satisfy site location searches by consultants and companies. “In Arkansas, we are prioritizing the development of shovel-ready sites to attract top-tier companies to our state,” said Clint O'Neal, CEcD, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “The Little Rock Port Megasite will be a significant asset for the State of Arkansas as we pursue economic development prospects, and Entergy’s ‘Select Site’ certification positions it as a location that meets the qualifications that site selectors and companies look for in an industrial site.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqWrfpEQ Jay Chesshir | Jack Thomas | Jarod Wickliffe | Danny Games | Tandee White, PCED | Katherine Holmstrom | Christopher Murphy | Bentley Story | Hugh McDonald | Laura Landreaux | Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. | Judge Barry Hyde | Clay McGeorge