Arkansas Inc. Podcast

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. Presented by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission

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.

10-13
49:23

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.

09-15
29:23

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.

08-05
26:55

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.

07-01
35:13

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.

06-17
34:10

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.

05-19
34:11

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.

05-13
39:36

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.

05-05
50:41

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.

03-20
18:35

2024 Best of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, we look back at some of the highlights from 2024 episodes.

02-11
28:30

AEDC Year in Review - 2024

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 2024.

12-19
42:44

India and Korea Investing in Arkansas

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, three Arkansas economic developers discuss foreign direct investment and a recent trip to India and South Korea to promote the Natural State.

12-05
38:01

Entrepreneur Resources in Arkansas

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Esperanza Massana Crane talks with Grace Rains, Kristopher Adams and Danielle Chaney about resources and programs available to entrepreneurs in Arkansas. They discuss programs like ARise, 75Strong, and the Arkansas Business Resource Map.

10-22
37:37

U.S. Congressman French Hill

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, U.S. Congressman French Hill discusses his advocacy for Arkansas in Washington D.C., Arkansas' unique advantages, and why Arkansas is a global fintech leader.

09-10
51:14

Gearhead Outfitters Owner Ted Herget

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Gearhead Outfitters owner Ted Herget discusses entrepreneurship, outdoor recreation, and doing business in Arkansas.

08-20
47:56

2024 Economic Development Roundtable

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Executive Director Clint O'Neal interviews three Arkansas economic developers (Ellie Baker, Stephen Houserman, and Wilson Marseilles) for Economic Development Week.

05-06
41:26

Dan Brown, SVP and COO of Big River Steel

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Big River Steel SVP and COO Dan Brown discusses the steel industry in northeast Arkansas, U.S. Steel's investment in the Natural State, and infrastructure.

04-23
29:11

Trade Mission to Japan & South Korea

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Hugh McDonald, Clint O'Neal, and Olivia Womack discuss the highlights of the recent Arkansas trade mission to Japan and South Korea.

04-02
25:10

AEDC Year in Review: 2023

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, the AEDC Business Development team discusses the economic development highlights and wins of 2023.

12-20
34:38

Westrock Coffee CEO and Co-Founder Scott Ford

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Scott Ford discusses his career as an executive, co-founding and running Westrock Coffee Company, and his reasons for continuing to do business in Arkansas.

11-27
36:48

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