Welcome to the Arkansas Inc Podcast, where we discuss the latest topics and trends in economic development, with subject matter experts and influencers from across the nation and around the world.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, members of the AEDC Business Development team discuss economic development trends, notable Arkansas projects and wins, and other highlights from 2025.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Origami Sake President and CEO Matt Bell discusses the origins of his company, why he chooses to do business in Arkansas, and what the future looks like for Origami Sake.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald, Patrick Howarth of ExxonMobil, and Jesse Edmondson of Standard Lithium discuss the lithium industry in Arkansas and the opportunities it presents for the state.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Central States Building Works President Jennifer Davis discusses the company's new facility in Springdale, doing business in Arkansas, and more.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Amazon Senior Economic Development Manager Jessica Breaux discusses the new LIT3 logistics facility in Little Rock, highlights Amazon's overall investments in Arkansas, and discusses the impact the company has on the local workforce.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, film producer Nick Moceri discusses the making of the movie Sovereign, producing a film in Arkansas, and more.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald and AEDC Executive Director Clint O'Neal discuss the 2025 Arkansas legislative session, the IMPACT legislative package, and the effect this will have on economic development in the Natural State.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi and Elopak Americas President Lionel Ettedgui discuss why they chose Little Rock for the company's new facility location and more.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC highlights Economic Development Week in the Natural State, speaking with Matt Twyford, Shelby Fiegel, and Andrea Allen.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, two AI company executives - Adfury.ai cofounder Eric Howerton and BOND.AI CEO Uday Akkaraju - discuss the growing AI sector, the technology industry in Arkansas, and why they do business in the Natural State.
In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Walmart Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Corporate Real Estate Dan Bartlett discusses Walmart's mission, its New Home Office in Bentonville, and doing business in Arkansas.