Through a statewide network of partners and targeted tax incentive programs, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission is committed to empowering start-ups and visionaries with open collaboration, unparalleled resources, beneficial policies and a willingness to get things done. From cash rebates to community grants, Arkansas offers a wide range of incentives, grants and financing options. Arkansas's incredible workforce is an attribute that sets them apart from many other states. The state has high values and high standards. Starting your business in Arkansas immediately puts you ahead of the race, giving you easy access to over 100 million customers without breaking a sweat.
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Arkansas State Facts
State Capital
Little Rock
Population
2,959,373 Rank: 32 of 50
5 Largest Cities
Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Jonesboro
State Tree
Loblolly Pine
Nickname
The Natural State
Arkansas has the only active diamond mine in the United States where you can mine for your own diamonds.
In the last five years, alone, more than 300 start-ups launched in Northwest Arkansas.
Walmart, the superchain with 11,000 stores in 27 countries, has its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The Ozark National Forest covers more than one million acres. More than half the state of Arkansas is covered by forestland.
Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, began with a single truck shipping chickens from Arkansas in the 1930’s.
Dillard’s, an upscale department store, is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.
