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The entrepreneurial spirit created by our bold trendsetters has made Arkansas a hub of international commerce and is launching a new generation of dealmakers. Through a statewide network of partners and targeted tax incentive programs, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission is committed to empowering start-ups and visionaries with open collaboration, unparalleled resources, beneficial policies, and a willingness to get things done.


ARise Arkansas

ARise is a new initiative that helps tech and tech-enabled companies in Arkansas scale up, create high-wage job opportunities, and drive technological innovation. Learn more

75Strong

75Strong is a statewide program that trains economic developers and community leaders on entrepreneurship and small business development, in addition to providing direct technical support for Arkansas small businesses. Learn more

Arkansas Business Resource Hub

The Arkansas Business Resource Hub is a free and centralized online listing of organizations providing resources, programs, and funding for Arkansas entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn more

Onward FX

Onward FX (Founder/Funder Exchange) connects high-potential startups with leading investors through curated, one-on-one meetings. Driven by founder and investor feedback, the rebrand gives Arkansas’ startup ecosystem a clear, memorable identity that aims to attract national investors and showcase the state as a competitive place to build and scale. Learn more


News

Arkansas’ Premier Founder-Funder Event Goes Statewide with Onward FX Expansion

 August 21, 2025

Onward FX is expanding into a statewide program, giving Arkansas founders direct access to one-on-one meetings with venture capital firms.

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75Strong Announces First Cohort to Drive Statewide Entrepreneurship

 February 17, 2025

More than fifty economic developers have been selected to take part in the inaugural 75Strong cohort.

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Esperanza Massana-Crane

Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development

(501) 682-7684