Arkansas Inc - Arkansas Economic Development Commission

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Executive Director Clint O'Neal interviews three Arkansas economic developers (Ellie Baker, Stephen Houserman, and Wilson Marseilles) for Economic Development Week.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Big River Steel SVP and COO Dan Brown discusses the steel industry in northeast Arkansas, U.S. Steel's investment in the Natural State, and infrastructure.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Hugh McDonald, Clint O'Neal, and Olivia Womack discuss the highlights of the recent Arkansas trade mission to Japan and South Korea.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, the AEDC Business Development team discusses the economic development highlights and wins of 2023.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Scott Ford discusses his career as an executive, co-founding and running Westrock Coffee Company, and his reasons for continuing to do business in Arkansas.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, RelateCare COO Eibhlín Payne discusses her company and its impact on the healthcare system and why RelateCare decided to expand in Arkansas.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AcreTrader CEO Carter Malloy discusses founding and running a tech company in Arkansas.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, three economic developers from around Arkansas discuss economic development in The Natural State, their backgrounds, their communities, and the advantages of living and doing business in Arkansas.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald discusses the advantages of doing business in Arkansas, his background as a Fortune 500 executive, the strategic priorities of the Commerce Department, and more.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Kristin Mann discusses film production in Arkansas, recent movie productions in the state, and the advantages of filming in The Natural State.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, we look back on some of the best moments from 2022. AEDC Marketing Director Clark Cogbill narrates some of the most memorable moments from the podcast, including comments from Arkansas executives, local economic development professionals, and AEDC staff members.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Deputy Director Clint O'Neal and project managers Jarod Wickliffe, Olivia Womack, and Jack Pillow discuss economic development wins and trends in Arkansas during 2022.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Katherine Andrews of the Office of Outdoor Recreation discusses the many outdoor resources that Arkansas has to offer and the economic impact that outdoor recreation has on the state.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Arkana Labs executive director Dr. Chris Larsen discusses Arkana Labs, the largest renal pathology lab in North America, and its operations; the company’s recent expansion in Little Rock; and recruitment and training of a talented workforce.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Delta Regional Authority federal co-chairman Dr. Corey Wiggins discusses the DRA’s mission to revitalize its regional footprint, economic development in Arkansas, and the Delta Leadership Institute program.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Marketing Director talks with Aimee Fisk, director of Walmart's U.S. Manufacturing and Sourcing division. Aimee Fisk talks about Walmart's ninth annual Open Call event, Walmart's commitment to U.S. manufacturing, and more.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, former Big River Steel CEO David Stickler discusses his background as a steel executive, the steel industry in Arkansas, and the recent U.S. Steel announcement in Osceola.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, three economic developers from around Arkansas discuss economic development, significant projects in their communities, and the opportunities that their communities provide for businesses. The guests for this Economic Development Week episode include Allison Thompson, President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, AR; Buck Layne, President and CEO of the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Crystal Johnson, CEO of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, World Trade Center Arkansas CEO Denise Thomas discusses trade, foreign direct investment, and tourism opportunities in Arkansas.

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, First Orion Chairman and CEO Charles Morgan discusses the technology industry in Arkansas, his history as a tech pioneer in Arkansas, workforce development for tech companies, and building a pipeline of tech workers for the future.