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 22,766 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 four homegrown Fortune 500 companies are proof that Arkansas has what you need to grow your business. The four companies – JB Hunt, Murphy USA, Tyson Foods, and Walmart – represent four 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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- 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
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Arkansas Economic Development Commission reposted this
📣 Featured Speaker Announcement 📣 Dr. Andy Robinson, President and COO of Standard Lithium, will be a featured speaker at the 2025 Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit. To learn more about the conference and to purchase tickets, click here: ArkansasLithiumSummit.com #ALIS2025 Standard Lithium
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✨ $4 Billion Investment in Arkansas ✨ Google is investing $4 billion and will be creating hundreds of jobs in Arkansas, locating its new, state-of-the-art data center in West Memphis. “Google is investing in the next generation of AI innovation in Arkansas and across the country,” said Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKFbqQhf
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🛠️ Happy Manufacturing Day 🛠️ Manufacturing is a critical part of Arkansas' economy, driving significant growth and creating high-quality jobs across the state. According to the National Association of Manufacturing (NAM), manufacturing in Arkansas: · Adds $25.1 billion in value to state’s economy · Employs approximately 164.7 thousand workers · Resulted in $6.1 billion worth of goods exported from state in 2024 #MFGDay #ManufacturingDay #Manufacturing #Arkansas
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Arkansas Economic Development Commission reposted this
📣 $4 Billion Investment in Arkansas 📣 Google is making a multi-billion investment in the State of Arkansas to support the development of a new data center in West Memphis. This new data center will create hundreds of new operations jobs and thousands of construction jobs in the region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKFbqQhf
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Arkansas Economic Development Commission reposted this
Every day is a great day to be in Arkansas – but today is really special. Joined by Governor Sanders, Google announced a multi-billion-dollar investment and hundreds of jobs coming to Arkansas by locating their latest data center in West Memphis. This is a huge economic development win for the City of West Memphis and for the State of Arkansas. We appreciate the partnership with Google and the confidence and capital that they are investing in the Natural State. This project would not have been possible without the hard work of so many people around the state. Entergy Arkansas was critical in leading and landing this project. Congratulations to Laura Landreaux, Danny Games, Bentley Story, and the rest of the Entergy team on this major win. Big shoutout to Raven Johnson who served as the AEDC Project Manager, and congratulations to the City of West Memphis and its leadership on their great work. Hugh McDonald | Jennifer Emerson, EDFP | Olivia W. | Allison Plowman Hatfield | Ward Wimbish, P.E. | Nick Coulter | Mayor Marco McClendon
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📣 $4 Billion Investment in Arkansas 📣 Google is making a multi-billion investment in the State of Arkansas to support the development of a new data center in West Memphis. This new data center will create hundreds of new operations jobs and thousands of construction jobs in the region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKFbqQhf
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"A thriving film industry depends on a strong crew workforce. Developing this crew base – from cinematographers to best boys and from gaffers to grips – is a key initiative for growing Arkansas’ film industry." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eA2VYVG7
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Arkansas Economic Development Commission reposted this
Rooms are booking up fast for the 2025 Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit! Lock in the discounted rate today at https://lnkd.in/ejXMXWF6. A very limited number of discounted rooms are available on October 27th and 28th. For more information about the summit and to view the agenda, visit ArkansasLithiumSummit.com. #ALIS2025
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Arkansas Economic Development Commission reposted this
We’re proud to announce a $19 million investment to expand our facility in Mena, Arkansas, to support increased production, testing capabilities, and customer engagement. This 61,000-square-foot expansion will support U.S. MOTORS increased production, testing capabilities, and customer engagement. The Mena facility has been a cornerstone of our operations since 1966, specializing in large vertical and horizontal motors under the U.S. MOTORS® brand. With approximately 400 employees and an ISO9001-2016 certified space, this expansion will create 35 new jobs over the next five years. We’re proud to continue investing in the future of manufacturing and in the Mena community. reinforcing our commitment to innovation, growth, and community. #Nidec #USMOTORS #Manufacturing #MenaAR #FacilityExpansion
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