Arkansas’ Economic Outlook Ranked Positive by S&P Global Ratings
June 06, 2024S&P Global Ratings upgraded Arkansas' economic outlook to "Positive," making it one of only six states with this ranking.
Read >Arkansas Named #4 Top State for Inbound Movers in 2023
February 01, 2024United Van Lines recently named Arkansas as the #4 state for inbound movers in its 2023 Annual National Movers Study.
Read >Arkansas Named #1 State for Workforce Development in South Central Region
January 19, 2024Site Selection magazine named Arkansas as the top state in the South Central region for workforce development.
Read >Arkansas Ranked #3 Least Expensive State to Start a New Business
November 15, 2023According to a new study from SimplifyLLC, Arkansas is the third-least expensive state in the nation to launch a new business.
Read >Arkansas Ranked #1 for Commercial Drone Readiness in U.S.
August 18, 2023The Mercatus Center ranked Arkansas as the top state for commercial drone readiness.
Read >AEDC Blog Ranked #9 on Top Economic Development Blogs List
June 29, 2023AEDC's blog has been ranked as the #9 economic development blog to follow by FeedSpot.
Read >Arkansas Ranked #5 for Inbound Movers in 2022-23
June 01, 2023Arkansas had the fifth highest rate of inbound movers in 2022, according to the latest HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report.
Read >Little Rock Area Named a Top Logistics Hub in U.S.
June 01, 2023The Little Rock metropolitan area has been named a top U.S. logistics hub by Business Facilities.
Read >Arkansas Named #1 in Nation for Opportunity Share for Entrepreneurs
April 13, 2023Arkansas had the highest opportunity share for entrepreneurs, according to the latest Kauffman Foundation report.
Read >Arkansas Ranked #7 for Most Micropolitan Projects in 2022
March 23, 2023Arkansas was ranked among the top 10 states for the highest number of micropolitan projects in 2022.
Read >Arkansas Ranked in Top 10 for Firearms and Ammunition Industry Economic Output, Jobs
February 23, 2023The National Shooting Sports Foundation named Arkansas as one of the top states for firearms and ammunition industry economic output.
Read >Arkansas Named #2 Most Affordable State to Live in U.S.
January 11, 2023Arkansas has been named the second most affordable state to live in by Entrepreneur magazine.
Read >AEDC Blog Named #8 on List of Top Economic Development Blogs to Follow
December 21, 2022Feedspot named the Arkansas Economic Development Blog as one of the top economic development blogs to follow.
Read >Arkansas Ranked 2nd for Commercial Drone Readiness in U.S.
October 25, 2022Arkansas has been ranked the 2nd most drone-friendly state in the United States.
Read >Arkansas Home Prices Ranked Third-Lowest in U.S.
September 26, 2022Arkansas has been recognized for having the third-lowest home prices in the United States.
Read >Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing for Second Consecutive Year
August 11, 2022Industry publication Business Facilities has named Arkansas the no. 3 state for food processing for the second consecutive year.
Read >Arkansas Named One of Best States for Retirement in U.S.
August 10, 2022Arkansas has been recognized as a top retirement destination in the United States.
Read >Arkansas Named One of Top 10 Moving Destinations in United States
June 15, 2022Arkansas has been recognized as one of the top 10 moving destinations in the United States.
Read >Arkansas Ranked #1 State for Inbound Movers in 2021
January 28, 2022Arkansas was the #1 state moved into, by ratio, during 2021, according to the latest HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report.
Read >Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing in the United States
August 05, 2021Arkansas is the third-highest ranked state for food processing, according to a 2021 Business Facilities report.
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