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Arkansas Named No. 1 State for Inbound Movers in 2024

 December 19, 2024

Arkansas was ranked as the top state for inbound movers in 2024 by Atlas Van Lines.

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Arkansas’ Economic Outlook Ranked Positive by S&P Global Ratings

 June 06, 2024

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Arkansas' economic outlook to "Positive," making it one of only six states with this ranking.

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Arkansas Named #4 Top State for Inbound Movers in 2023

 February 01, 2024

United Van Lines recently named Arkansas as the #4 state for inbound movers in its 2023 Annual National Movers Study.

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Arkansas Named #1 State for Workforce Development in South Central Region

 January 19, 2024

Site Selection magazine named Arkansas as the top state in the South Central region for workforce development.

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Arkansas Ranked #3 Least Expensive State to Start a New Business

 November 15, 2023

According to a new study from SimplifyLLC, Arkansas is the third-least expensive state in the nation to launch a new business.

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Arkansas Ranked #1 for Commercial Drone Readiness in U.S.

 August 18, 2023

The Mercatus Center ranked Arkansas as the top state for commercial drone readiness.

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AEDC Blog Ranked #9 on Top Economic Development Blogs List

 June 29, 2023

AEDC's blog has been ranked as the #9 economic development blog to follow by FeedSpot.

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Arkansas Ranked #5 for Inbound Movers in 2022-23

 June 01, 2023

Arkansas had the fifth highest rate of inbound movers in 2022, according to the latest HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report.

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Little Rock Area Named a Top Logistics Hub in U.S.

 June 01, 2023

The Little Rock metropolitan area has been named a top U.S. logistics hub by Business Facilities.

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Arkansas Named #1 in Nation for Opportunity Share for Entrepreneurs

 April 13, 2023

Arkansas had the highest opportunity share for entrepreneurs, according to the latest Kauffman Foundation report.

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Arkansas Ranked #7 for Most Micropolitan Projects in 2022

 March 23, 2023

Arkansas was ranked among the top 10 states for the highest number of micropolitan projects in 2022.

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Arkansas Ranked in Top 10 for Firearms and Ammunition Industry Economic Output, Jobs

 February 23, 2023

The National Shooting Sports Foundation named Arkansas as one of the top states for firearms and ammunition industry economic output.

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Arkansas Named #2 Most Affordable State to Live in U.S.

 January 11, 2023

Arkansas has been named the second most affordable state to live in by Entrepreneur magazine.

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AEDC Blog Named #8 on List of Top Economic Development Blogs to Follow

 December 21, 2022

Feedspot named the Arkansas Economic Development Blog as one of the top economic development blogs to follow.

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Arkansas Ranked 2nd for Commercial Drone Readiness in U.S.

 October 25, 2022

Arkansas has been ranked the 2nd most drone-friendly state in the United States.

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Arkansas Home Prices Ranked Third-Lowest in U.S.

 September 26, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized for having the third-lowest home prices in the United States.

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Arkansas Ranked #3 for Food Processing for Second Consecutive Year

 August 11, 2022

Industry publication Business Facilities has named Arkansas the no. 3 state for food processing for the second consecutive year.

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Arkansas Named One of Best States for Retirement in U.S.

 August 10, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized as a top retirement destination in the United States.

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Arkansas Named One of Top 10 Moving Destinations in United States

 June 15, 2022

Arkansas has been recognized as one of the top 10 moving destinations in the United States.

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Arkansas Ranked #1 State for Inbound Movers in 2021

 January 28, 2022

Arkansas was the #1 state moved into, by ratio, during 2021, according to the latest HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report.

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