Arkansas’ principal industries are agriculture, business services, forestry, manufacturing, tourism, and transportation logistics. Additional interesting sectors include aerospace and aviation, biosciences, data, distribution and logistics services, firearms and ammunition, healthcare, paper and timber products, smart grid technologies, software development, data management services, and steel production.
The startup scene in Arkansas is booming. A strong talent pool, a growing number of incubators and accelerator programs, and available funding and incentives have created a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs of all types.
Discussing Business Resources on the Shrimp Tank Podcast
October 13, 2017AEDC’s Danny Games and Bryan Scoggins were recently guests on The Shrimp Tank podcast, where they discussed the business advantages and incentives that are available to new and growing businesses in Arkansas. Hear from startup experts Rich Jensen and David Sims as they discuss the goals and programs of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and how young entrepreneurs can make their business dreams a reality.
The Shrimp Tank podcast features interviews with successful business owners across the United States to learn the do’s and don’ts of starting and running successful businesses.
