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
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Little Rock，Arkansas 20,961 位关注者
Creating positive growth throughout #Arkansas. Helping businesses develop, expand or relocate.
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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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Arkansas Economic Development Commission的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 政府管理
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Little Rock，Arkansas
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- 政府机构
- 创立
- 1955
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- 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和Metals
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1 Commerce Way
Suite 601
US，Arkansas，Little Rock，72202
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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
Little Rock Port Megasite Achieves Entergy Arkansas 'Select Site' Certification
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"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."
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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
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Site readiness is critical for economic development success. Today, the economic development team in Little Rock took a big step forward in being better prepared to win projects with the announcement of the 875-acre Little Rock Port Megasite’s Select Site certification, administered by Entergy Arkansas. This is a major win - congratulations to the Little Rock Regional Chamber, Port of Little Rock, the City of Little Rock, and Pulaski County Government. Learn more: Jay Chesshir Jack Thomas | Jarod Wickliffe | Danny Games Katherine Holmstrom | Bentley Story | Tandee White, PCED | Bryan Day | Congressman J. French Hill | Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. | Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde | Clay McGeorge | Hugh McDonald | Laura Landreaux
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Site Selection magazine named Russellville, Arkansas to its annual “Top 100 Micropolitans” list for 2025. In 2024, Russellville had two economic development project announcements. Americold announced that it would be expanding its Russellville facility in March 2024 with an investment of $90 million, creating 30 new jobs. Taber Extrusions also announced an expansion of its Russellville facility, investing more than $60 million and creating 70 new jobs. Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce - Russellville Regional Economic Development Alliance | Megan Selman | Fred Teague | Site Selection Magazine
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Did you know? Arkansas has the highest opportunity share for new entrepreneurs, according to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and was named the #3 best state to start a new business by Forbes Advisor. . . . Esperanza Massana Crane | Bob Kucheravy | Mallory Race | Laura Kingrey | Karen Castle | Ana Rodriguez | Startup Junkie | The Venture Center | Conductor | Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub | Endeavor Heartland | Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center | University of Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center | U.S. Small Business Administration | SBA Arkansas District Office | Arkansas Research Alliance | Northwest Arkansas Council | Arkansas APEX Accelerator | ARise | 75Strong Arkansas