Economy

North Little Rock is set to become home to a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from intelligent power management company Eaton, representing an investment of more than $242 million and an expected 1,200 new jobs. The 1 million-square-foot facility will manufacture …

Smackover Lithium, a partnership between Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor ASA, has reached a 10-year, take-or-pay agreement with LG Energy Solution, a global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Under the agreement, the South West …

Arkansas was ranked among the top states for overall economic outlook for the second consecutive year in a recent study. The American Legislative Exchange Council ranked Arkansas as the No. 6 state for best economic outlook on the 2026 Rich …

The 2026 Little Rock Marathon delivered an economic impact of more than $14.1 million to the central Arkansas economy, according to a report from the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. The report shows $8.4 million in direct visitor spending, …

A new report commissioned by Stone Bank and the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas sheds critical light on the financial realities facing Arkansas women in rural communities, revealing a landscape shaped more by economic insecurity than opportunity. Titled “You Learn as …

For nearly four decades, Junior Achievement of Arkansas has dedicated itself to the economic, planning and academic success of young adults across the natural state. The JA Annual Hall of Fame Business Luncheon is one of the many ways the …

Tourism had an economic impact of roughly $23 million for Fayetteville in 2025, according to the city’s official destination marketing organization. Experience Fayetteville recently released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting visitor spending at local restaurants, retail shops, attractions and more. …

Clark County has received the Competitive Communities Initiative designation from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the Select Site certification from Entergy Arkansas and the ONSite certification from the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas for the Southwest Arkansas Mega Site. The Southwest Arkansas Mega …

The Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas has released its inaugural Impact Report, documenting two decades of action, collaboration and impact from its students, graduates and faculty. The report captures not only unique stories of public service …

Bentonville nonprofit policy think-tank Heartland Forward has named Brian Kelsey its new vice president of programs and strategy. In this role, Kelsey will lead Heartland Forward’s community-driven programs in impact areas of regional competitiveness, talent pipeline and health and wellness. The …