“For companies looking to grow or relocate, Arkansas offers an attractive package: low costs, talented workforce, abundant natural resources, and a true spirit of collaboration.”

— Mike Preston, Executive Director,
Arkansas Economic Development Commission

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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission creates economic opportunity by attracting higher-paying jobs, expanding and diversifying local economies, increasing incomes and investment, and generating growth throughout the state. Arkansas is a pro-business environment operating leaner and faster through streamlined state government.

Siloam Springs, located in Northwest Arkansas, presents a vibrant business environment across a variety of retail, commercial, and industrial activity. The residents and workforce of Siloam Springs, Arkansas provide high quality markets for many types of entrepreneurial businesses and industrial concerns.

The Hot Springs Metro Partnership is the area’s public/private economic development organization, serving all of Garland County. There are also more than 250,000 people within a 30-minute driving radius of Hot Springs, ensuring our employers have a readily available workforce. Greater Hot Springs has one of the most vibrant economies in Arkansas in one of the nation’s most scenic settings.

From the July / August 2023 issue of Business Facilities