Sweet Spot: For Economic Developers, Arkansas Represents Tantalizing Prize

Economic development, whether it comes in the form of a local ribbon cutting or the expansion of a major manufacturing plant, represents Job 1 for those tasked with growing, supporting and expanding Arkansas businesses.

Assisting local communities in supporting innovation and job creation and attracting private investment is the mission of economic developers in Arkansas from the Ozarks to the Delta, and the leader of the organization that speaks for the state’s local chambers of commerce said Arkansas finds itself in an “unusual sweet spot” when it comes to economic development.

“There is a very high level of demand with lots of companies relocating [to Arkansas] and new sectors emerging,” said Randy Zook, president and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas. “There is much activity, and Arkansas is in a position to be especially attractive.”

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