Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Centered between Canada and Mexico, and located in the middle of the United States, Arkansas is strategically placed to reach tens of millions of people easily and cost efficiently. Our unemployment rate consistently ranks below the national average, and 44 campuses of higher learning result in an educated workforce enriched by long-term training and primed for 21st Century challenges.On any given day in Arkansas, we're curating the world's largest private database and operating one of the nation's largest truckload carriers, while commanding the world's dominant retail empire. Home to six Fortune 500 companies and more than 141 international corporations, Arkansas is an industry melting pot from which one success builds on another.The more you know Arkansas, the better the opportunity for your business. We invite you to explore more about our state and its potential for you.