Economic Development Vision: Our counties and communities in Arkansas will offer nationally competitive employment opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels in a technology-based global economy.

Fulfilling this Vision: Fulfilling this vision will require (1) an appropriately educated and motivated workforce (see Educational Development), (2) the growth of present business and industry and (3) the recruitment of new businesses and industry.

Links to Information: The following is a partial list of linkages to state and federal organizations that that are directly involved in that part of economic development related to the growth of existing firms in Arkansas and the recruitment of new businesses and industry to the state:

Arkansas Department of Economic Development (ADED)
Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA)
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Capital Corporation Group
International Economic Development Council
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

UAEDI University of Arkansas Capabilities Database: Sub-listings in the database of individuals and programs in the University of Arkansas System that focus on activities related to the Economic Development of Arkansas.

UAEDI Entrepreneurial Resources Database: Database of organizational, programmatic, and individual resources that support, encourage and promote entrepreneurial activities and education in Arkansas.

Demographics, Maps and other data source linkages