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ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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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.
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Aerospace, Defense & Security
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2025 Arkansas Economic Development Guide
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
The Arkansas Economic Development Guide covers a wide range of topics related to the state’s economic development efforts, from workforce development to lifestyle amenities. Topics include Arkansas’ economic diversity, tax cuts, foreign investment, remote work, and key industries, including steel, aerospace and defense, food and beverage, and others.
Arkansas Delegate Directory - Farnborough 2026
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Learn about Team Arkansas and the Aerospace and Defense industry in the Natural State.
Aerospace in Arkansas
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
The aerospace and defense industry is soaring in Arkansas. The state is attracting investment and expansions, growing its workforce, and exporting essential aerospace and defense products.
Arkansas Industry Overview - Aerospace and Defense
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Aerospace and aviation represents Arkansas’ #1 export with over 11,000 employees in the industry. Read more about the success of the Aerospace & Defense industry in Arkansas.
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Aerospace and Defense - Key Industry in Arkansas
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Aerospace and aviation represents Arkansas’ #1 export with over 11,000 employees in the industry. See why Arkansas is the natural choice for business success.
Why Arkansas?
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Hear from executives of Europe-based companies talk about doing business in Arkansas. With a low cost of doing business, low cost of living, and a pro-business environment, Arkansas is the right choice for a growing number of successful companies across a wide range of industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Food & Beverage, Metals, Timber & Forest Products, Technology, Manufacturing, and others. Centered between Canada and Mexico, and located in the middle of the United States, Arkansas is strategically placed to reach tens of millions of people easily and cost-efficiently. Our unemployment rate consistently ranks below the national average.
Meet Team Arkansas at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Arkansas is landing at the Farnborough Airshow this year to spotlight its growing aerospace and defense industry. In a new video, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders welcomes companies to the Farnborough Airshow and invites them to consider Arkansas for future investment and growth.
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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.
Arkansas is a pro-business environment that operates leaner and faster through a streamlined state government designed to act decisively on corporate interests.
Led by a governor who operates like a CEO, the state delivers nimble solutions that companies need to efficiently expand and thrive in a competitive global economy.
Products & Services: Economic Development / Government / Government Agency / Recruitment / Paris Air Show /SME Resources
Arkansas is a pro-business environment that operates leaner and faster through a streamlined state government designed to act decisively on corporate interests.
Led by a governor who operates like a CEO, the state delivers nimble solutions that companies need to efficiently expand and thrive in a competitive global economy.
Products & Services: Economic Development / Government / Government Agency / Recruitment / Paris Air Show /SME Resources
