Recipe for Success
Why Arkansas?
This high-energy video showcases multiple business leaders talking about why being in Arkansas is good for business, not only for their organization but also for their employees.
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At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn’t happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success. Here are some examples of businesses that are thriving!
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- At the end of 2023, there were 476 food and beverage companies in Arkansas, employing 55,616 people.
- Between 2015 and 2022, there have been 111 economic development projects in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, with 6,794 new jobs and $2.9 billion of proposed investments.
- The growth rate of the food and beverage industry from 2017 to 2022 was 6 percent in Arkansas.
- 8 of the top 10 food and beverage companies by revenue in the world have manufacturing facilities in the state.
- Arkansas has the 5th largest percentage of food processing workers in the U.S.
- 476 companies employ 55,616 Arkansans in the food and beverage industry at the end of 2023.
- The state offers a wide range of education and training programs for food and agribusiness industry professional.
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