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Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing in the United States

 August 05, 2021

Arkansas is the third-highest ranked state for food processing, according to a 2021 Business Facilities report.

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Arkansas Ranks 2nd for Most Pandemic-Proof Small Businesses

 July 07, 2021

Arkansas was recently ranked no. 2 for states with the most pandemic-proof small businesses.

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Arkansas Ranked No. 6 for Lowest Average Electricity Prices

 April 23, 2021

According to an April 2021 Energy Affordability Report by the American Legislative Council, Arkansas holds the No. 6 spot for lowest average electrici...

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Arkansas Ranks as a Top Destination for Talent Relocating to Midsize Markets

 February 25, 2021

With the growing attractiveness of midsize markets, Arkansas is poised to benefit from the relocation of skilled workers and the subsequent investment...

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Fayetteville Named One of Best Places to Live by U.S. News and World Report

 August 10, 2020

U.S. News and World Report ranked Fayetteville as one of the top five places to live in the United States for the fifth consecutive year.

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Bentonville Ranked as Nation’s 5th Fastest-Growing City

 July 23, 2020

The U.S. Census Bureau reported that Bentonville, Arkansas, is the nation’s fifth fastest-growing city.

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El Dorado Ranked Among Best Small-Town Cultural Scenes

 July 23, 2020

El Dorado was ranked third out of twenty cities for Best Small-Town Cultural Scene by USA Today 10Best.

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3 NW Arkansas Cities Rank in Top 20 Best Places for Biking

 July 16, 2020

Arkansas is the only state to have three cities rank in the top 20 of People for Bikes' 3rd annual ratings of best cities for bicycling.

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University of Arkansas Supply Chain Management Department Ranked Best in North America

 July 13, 2020

The supply chain management department at the University of Arkansas has been ranked No. 1 in North America by the leading global research firm Gartne...

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Arkansas Ranks 16th in the Nation for Personal Income Growth Gains

 April 03, 2018

It was announced last month that the growth of personal income in Arkansas increased 3.2 percent in 2017, which ranked the state 16th in the nation fo...

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Northwest Arkansas Ranks Among 25 Best-Performing Metro Areas in the Nation

 February 14, 2018

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains and often referred to as “Razorback Country,” Northwest Arkansas is a booming metro area home to more than half a milli...

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Arkansas Among Top States for Business

 December 06, 2017

Arkansas is quickly becoming known as one of the nation’s top business-friendly states. Area Development, an online and print publication for corporat...

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Forbes Recognizes Conway, Arkansas, as Emerging Prime Location for Startups and Entrepreneurs

 September 29, 2017

Don’t let the town on the outskirts of metropolitan Little Rock fool you, Conway, Arkansas, is becoming a hub for innovation and technology-focused st...

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Arkansas Banks Among Top Performers in the Nation

 September 22, 2017

“The state’s reputation for high-performing companies and fast-growing solid companies has certainly changed over the years,” said George Gleason, CEO...

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Arkansas Ranks Second in U.S. for Nonfarm

 September 06, 2017

According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Arkansas experienced the second-largest percentage gain in year-over-year nonfarm empl...

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Fayetteville Ranked a Top City for Millennial Job Seekers

 June 20, 2017

According to a new poll from financial education website Growella, Fayetteville, Arkansas, ranked #15 in the list of top cities to live for millennial...

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