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January 2, 2025

Economic Impact of International Students Breaks Record

Universities nationwide are nudging international students to return to campus early in order to avoid potential re-entry trouble caused by unanticipated consequences of anticipated immigration policy changes from the incoming presidential administration.

January 2, 2025

State of the States 2025

Among the economic development themes to emerge across the 50 state legislatures and governor’s offices...

December 19, 2024

Globetrotting Multinational Remains in Gift Capital

After surveying its global prospects and fielding offers almost too good to be true, closely held Arctic Circle-based multinational S.C. Unlimited (SCL) has decided to keep the home fires burning at the North Pole.

December 18, 2024

QUALITY OF LIFE & OUTDOOR RECREATION

From the rugged peaks of the Ozark Mountains to the waters of Lake Ouachita, Arkansas’ natural beauty can only be described as awe-inspiring.

December 18, 2024

WEYERHAEUSER CASE STUDY

Winning in economic development requires great infrastructure, favorable taxes, low business costs, and a strong workforce. These factors are non-negotiable for companies that are locating a new facility or expanding an existing one.

December 18, 2024

SIG SAUER CASE STUDY

It all started with a phone call. Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson called SIG SAUER President and CEO Ron Cohen during his first week in office, inviting Cohen to come to Arkansas and consider doing business in the Natural State.

December 18, 2024

WEST ROCK COFFEE CASE STUDY

The name “Ford” is synonymous with “business” in the United States. In Detroit, it conjures up images of automobile manufacturing and assembly lines – dating back to Henry Ford and the Model T Ford.

December 18, 2024

TREX CASE STUDY

Trex Company Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance composite decking and railing, cemented its long-term commitment to Arkansas on August 22, 2024 when it celebrated the topping out of its newest U.S. factory: a $400 million plant in Little Rock.

December 18, 2024

TECHNOLOGY

Launching a tech startup is challenging no matter where you are. It takes more than just a groundbreaking idea — success demands capital, mentorship, talent, and an environment that nurtures growth.

December 18, 2024

Through the Lens of Arkansas

Behind the scenes of the Arkansas film industry, one will find a network of support dedicated to enabling creative freedom.

December 18, 2024

FIREARMS & AMMUNITION

Dozens of firearms and ammunition manufacturers have operations in Arkansas, because they know a firearms-friendly state when they see one. Governor Sarah

December 18, 2024

Soaring High: Aerospace & Defense Industry Wins in Arkansas

Standing in front of a crowd at the USA Partnership Pavilion’s Forum Main Stage of the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, Taber Extrusions President Chuck Stout announced that the company would be expanding its operations in Russellville, Arkansas.