Arkansas EDC

Arkansas EDC, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, is the state body that works to bring new business investment to Arkansas. It helps companies choose sites, access incentives and training, and grow once they are established. It also supports communities, small firms and exporters around the state.

What Arkansas EDC offers

• Business development: support for companies locating or expanding, with incentives and financing information.
• Site selection: a searchable database of available buildings and sites, plus featured industrial sites.
• Workforce and training: education and training programmes for new and existing employers.
• Manufacturing solutions: consulting, onsite assessments and training for manufacturers.
• International business: resources for exporters and foreign firms, including a World Trade Center link.
• Community development: grant programmes, rural services and opportunity zone information.

Clients

It targets industries including aerospace and defence, distribution and logistics, food and beverage, metals, timber, technology and transport equipment. It also supports minority- and women-owned businesses, small businesses, science commercialisation and the film industry.

Key facts

• Based in: Arkansas, USA
• Type: state economic development agency
• Other programmes: Arkansas EPSCoR research programme and a podcast, Arkansas Inc.