Arkansas's Global Economy
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Global Business Development team assists international companies in making the right investment decision. Its goal is to ensure that locating in Arkansas enhances the company's competitiveness around the world and, at the same time, enhances Arkansas's economy. AEDC's activities and tools include:
- Building specification
- Community leadership engagement
- Infrastructure assistance
- Performance-based incentives
- Permitting assistance
- Site location data
- Utilities
Workforce training assistance and incentives
Whether expanding an internationally-based company already located in Arkansas, or if you are considering Arkansas for the first time, please contact our International Project Managers to start your Arkansas success story.
AEDC International Offices
AEDC’s Asia Office provides investment assistance to companies in Japan, South Korea, India, and countries in Southeast Asia that are looking to expand their business in North America. The office serves as a one-stop-shop for providing critical information companies will need to set up an office, distribution facility, or manufacturing facility. This would include assisting the company with site location and existing building information, regulations and permitting, utilities, workforce hiring and training, and incentives. Learn more by downloading the Guide to Investment in Arkansas.
アーカンソー州企業誘致ガイド (Economic Development Guide)
아칸소주 경제 발전 가이드 (Economic Development Guide)
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Toranomon 40MT Bldg., 7th Floor
5-13-1, Toranomon, Minatoku-ku,
Tokyo, Japan 105-0001
Neal Jansen
Director, Asia Office
+81-3-4530-9815
+81-3-4530-9800 fax
[email protected]
AEDC’s Europe Office provides investment assistance to companies in Europe that are looking to expand their business in North America. The office serves as a one-stop shop for providing the critical information companies will need to set up an office, distribution facility or manufacturing facility. This would include assisting the company with site location and existing building information, regulations and permitting, utilities, workforce hiring and training, and incentives. Learn more about Arkansas by downloading the Arkansas Overview in English, French, German or Spanish.
Arkansas Economic Report Overview
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Unter den Linden 10
10117 Berlin
Dr. Cornelius Schnitzler
Director, Europe Office
Tel: +49.170.197.9799
[email protected]
International Business Resources
Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses
Consulado de Mexico en Little Rock
Export-Import Bank of the United States
International Trade Administration
Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO)
NAFTA Certificate of Origin Interactive Tool