Economic development is important to many communities to increase jobs and long-term revenue growth. Local governments can encourage economic development and growth through a variety of tools, such as ...

Economic development activities can deliver broad value to communities, driving business growth, attracting investment and creating a foundation for prosperity, a point reinforced by the results of a ...

T he International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. These projects and organizations were selected by an esteemed ...

Sen. Jonathan Dismang (third from right) and Rep. Howard Beaty (right) pose with other Republican legislators and Gov. Sarah Sanders at a bill signing ceremony Credit: Brian Chilson In 2026, Arkansans ...