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Welcome to the Arkansas Inc. Podcast

We discuss the latest topics and trends in economic development with subject matter experts and influencers from across the nation and around the world.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: AEDC Year in Review - 2024

 December 19, 2024

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, members of the AEDC Business Development team discuss economic development trends, notable Arkansas proj...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: India and Korea Investing in Arkansas

 December 13, 2024

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, three Arkansas economic developers discuss foreign direct investment and a recent trip to India and Sout...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Entrepreneur Resources in Arkansas

 October 22, 2024

Three Arkansas entrepreneurial ecosystem leaders discuss the resources available to small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Natural State on th...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: U.S. Congressman French Hill

 September 10, 2024

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, U.S. Congressman French Hill highlights the advantages Arkansas has on the global stage and why the Natu...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Gearhead Outfitters Founder Ted Herget

 August 20, 2024

In the latest episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Gearhead Outfitters founder Ted Herget highlights his company's origins, entrepreneurship, and doi...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: 2024 Economic Development Roundtable

 May 06, 2024

For the 2024 Economic Development Week, AEDC executive director Clint O'Neal speaks with three Arkansas economic developers about their industry and t...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Dan Brown, Big River Steel SVP and COO

 April 23, 2024

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Big River Steel SVP and COO Dan Brown highlights the advantages of operating a steel mill in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: 2024 Asia Trip

 April 02, 2024

Hugh McDonald, Clint O'Neal, and Olivia Womack highlight the successes of the recent Arkansas trade mission to Japan and South Korea.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: AEDC Year in Review - 2023

 December 20, 2023

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

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Westrock Coffee CEO and Co-Founder Scott Ford

 November 27, 2023

Westrock Coffee Co-Founder and CEO Scott Ford shares why and how he started the company and why entrepreneurs thrive in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: RelateCare COO Eibhlín Payne

 August 23, 2023

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, RelateCare COO Eibhlín Payne highlights the labor force in Arkansas and why it made sense for her compan...

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: AcreTrader Founder and CEO Carter Malloy

 August 03, 2023

AcreTrader founder and CEO Carter Malloy discusses his growing tech company and the advantages of doing business in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: 2023 Economic Development Roundtable

 June 15, 2023

In this episode, three economic developers participate in a roundtable to discuss economic development in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald

 April 17, 2023

Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald highlights Arkansas' strengths and strategic priorities in this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast.

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Arkansas Inc. Podcast: Kristin Mann, Film Producer

 February 28, 2023

Movie producer Kristin Mann discusses film production, the advantages of making movies in Arkansas, and her most recent film, What Happens Later, dire...

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