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Mike Preston

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.

  • 34 minutes 33 seconds
    AEDC Year in Review - 2025

    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.

    19 December 2025, 7:00 am
  • 22 minutes 19 seconds
    Origami Sake President and CEO Matt Bell

    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.

    3 December 2025, 10:51 am
  • 49 minutes 23 seconds
    Lithium Industry in Arkansas

    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.

    13 October 2025, 12:55 pm
  • 29 minutes 23 seconds
    Central States in Springdale, Arkansas

    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.

    15 September 2025, 6:00 am
  • 26 minutes 55 seconds
    Amazon Senior Economic Development Manager Jessica Breaux

    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.

    5 August 2025, 6:00 am
  • 35 minutes 13 seconds
    Film Producer Nick Moceri

    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.

    1 July 2025, 6:00 am
  • 34 minutes 10 seconds
    2025 Arkansas Legislative Session Review

    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.

    17 June 2025, 6:00 am
  • 34 minutes 11 seconds
    Elopak Executives Thomas Körmendi and Lionel Ettedgui

    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.

    19 May 2025, 12:55 pm
  • 39 minutes 36 seconds
    2025 Arkansas Economic Development Roundtable

    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.

    13 May 2025, 6:00 am
  • 50 minutes 41 seconds
    AI Companies in Arkansas: Eric Howerton and Uday Akkaraju

    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.

    5 May 2025, 6:00 am
  • 18 minutes 35 seconds
    Walmart EVP Dan Bartlett

    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.

    20 March 2025, 6:00 am
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