Podcasts by Arkansas Inc. Podcast

Westrock Coffee CEO and Co-Founder Scott Ford from 2023-11-27T07:00

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 A...

RelateCare COO Eibhlín Payne from 2023-08-23T06:00

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, RelateCare COO Eibhlín Payne discusses her company and its impact on the healthcare system and why RelateCare decided to expand in Arkansas.

AcreTrader CEO Carter Malloy from 2023-08-03T06:00

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AcreTrader CEO Carter Malloy discusses founding and running a tech company in Arkansas.

2023 Economic Development Roundtable from 2023-06-15T06:00:33

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, three economic developers from around Arkansas discuss economic development in The Natural State, their backgrounds, their communities, and the adva...

Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald from 2023-04-17T06:00:39

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald discusses the advantages of doing business in Arkansas, his background as a Fortune 500 executive, the strategic...

Kristin Mann, Film Producer from 2023-02-28T07:00:56

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Kristin Mann discusses film production in Arkansas, recent movie productions in the state, and the advantages of filming in The Natural State.

Arkansas Inc. Podcast - Greatest Hits of 2022 from 2023-01-31T07:00:54

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, we look back on some of the best moments from 2022. AEDC Marketing Director Clark Cogbill narrates some of the most memorable moments from the podca...

AEDC Year in Review: 2022 from 2022-12-13T07:00:13

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Deputy Director Clint O'Neal and project managers Jarod Wickliffe, Olivia Womack, and Jack Pillow discuss economic development wins and trends ...

Outdoor Recreation in Arkansas - Katherine Andrews from 2022-11-29T07:00:52

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Katherine Andrews of the Office of Outdoor Recreation discusses the many outdoor resources that Arkansas has to offer and the economic impact that o...

Dr. Chris Larsen, Arkana Labs Executive Director from 2022-10-17T12:45:41

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Arkana Labs executive director Dr. Chris Larsen discusses Arkana Labs, the largest renal pathology lab in North America, and its operations; the com...

Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Dr. Corey Wiggins from 2022-08-31T14:35:25

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Delta Regional Authority federal co-chairman Dr. Corey Wiggins discusses the DRA’s mission to revitalize its regional footprint, economic developmen...

Aimee Fisk - Walmart Open Call from 2022-08-01T12:55:32

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Marketing Director talks with Aimee Fisk, director of Walmart's U.S. Manufacturing and Sourcing division. Aimee Fisk talks about Walmart's nint...

David Stickler from 2022-05-25T06:00:45

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, former Big River Steel CEO David Stickler discusses his background as a steel executive, the steel industry in Arkansas, and the recent U.S. St...

World Trade Center Arkansas CEO Denise Thomas from 2022-04-14T22:17:27

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, World Trade Center Arkansas CEO Denise Thomas discusses trade, foreign direct investment, and tourism opportunities in Arkansas.

First Orion Chairman and CEO Charles Morgan from 2022-03-09T07:00

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, First Orion Chairman and CEO Charles Morgan discusses the technology industry in Arkansas, his history as a tech pioneer in Arkansas, workforce deve...

Marketing Arkansas Around the World from 2022-02-17T17:38:21

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC International Business Development Manager Ben Walters, Asia Office Director Neal Jansen, and Europe Office Director Dr. Cornelius Schnitzler d...

Arkansas Inc. Podcast: 2021 in Review from 2021-12-21T05:00

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Deputy Director Clint O'Neal talks with AEDC Business Development Director Bentley Story and AEDC Senior Project Manager Jack Thomas about econ...

UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson from 2021-11-18T07:00

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, AEDC Deputy Director Clint O'Neal talks with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson about economic developm...

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson from 2021-10-18T13:49:03

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Arkansas Secretary of Commerce and Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston talks with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchin...

Growing Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Arkansas from 2021-09-23T16:24:28

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Director of Marketing, Clark Cogbill, sits down with Katherine Andrews, director of AEDC’s Small Busi...

Supporting Minority and Women-Owned Businesses in Arkansas from 2021-08-10T21:58:08

Our guests are Esperanza Massana-Crane, Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Division, and Jon Harrison, President and Founder of VIP2. Th...

Building Business Synergy Between Arkansas and Asia from 2021-06-30T13:37:38

Our guests are Dr. Yang Luo Branch, founder of the Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB), and Ameen Pabani, an AAAB board member and business owner. The AAAB strives to bridge the gap ...

Arkansas' Timber and Forest Products Industry from 2021-06-07T15:52:17

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Project Manager, Jack Thomas, sits down with professor in the George H Clippard Endowed Chair of Fore...

Partnering with Arkansas communities from 2021-02-17T14:41:40

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. podcast, our host is joined by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Becca Caldwell and Matt Twyford to discuss the many ways we partner with commun...

Amazon’s Jessica Breaux from 2020-12-17T15:23:23

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. podcast, our host is joined by Jessica Breaux from Amazon to discuss the company's recent announcements in Arkansas. 

Arkansas Inc. Podcast (Trailer) from 2020-08-07T19:11:53

Arkansas companies innovate and thrive during COVID-19 pandemic from 2020-08-04T21:53:09

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. podcast, our host is joined by guests from Intimidator Group and Hytrol Conveyor Company to discuss each company's innovative response to the effects of the ...

Economic Development Week from 2020-05-04T14:47:35

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, our Executive Vice President of Global Business, Clint O'Neal talks with three economic development professionals that are making a difference in co...

Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston on resources for businesses and employees from 2020-03-31T17:40:38

Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston discusses resources for businesses and employees to combat the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. 

Aerospace & Defense in Arkansas from 2020-03-09T14:06:57

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, our host Clint O'Neal, Executive Vice President of Global Business at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, is joined by guests Chad Causey ...

FinTech and Community Banks from 2020-01-16T14:21:22

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc podcast, host Clark Cogbill discusses the successful ICBA ThinkTech Accelerator with P...

Military Affairs Part 2 of 2 from 2019-12-16T19:47:08

Military Affairs Part 2 of 2 by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Military Affairs Part 1 of 2 from 2019-12-09T17:24:39

Military Affairs Part 1 of 2 by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Why The Venture Center Has Become A Fintech Hub from 2019-10-07T17:20:31

Why The Venture Center Has Become A Fintech Hub by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Taking it to the Extreme, with Ozark Integrated Circuits from 2019-05-22T20:13:09

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, Jeff Moore talks Arkansas innovation with Matt Francis and Jim Holmes of Ozark Integrated Circuits. They discuss analog and mixed signal integrated cir...

Resources for Arkansas' Rural Communities from 2019-05-02T20:14:24

Resources for Arkansas' Rural Communities by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Fostering Entrepreneurship in Arkansas: a 2-Way Podcast with AEDC & Startup Junkie from 2019-02-04T15:47:42

Fostering Entrepreneurship in Arkansas: a 2-Way Podcast with AEDC & Startup Junkie by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Bringing Film Production to Arkansas, with AEDC's Christopher Crane from 2018-11-26T17:37:55

Bringing Film Production to Arkansas, with AEDC's Christopher Crane by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Blockchain and the Food Industry: a Conversation with Walmart and IBM from 2018-10-08T19:06:52

Blockchain and the Food Industry: a Conversation with Walmart and IBM by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Tech Growth in Arkansas from 2018-08-15T18:20:01

Tech Growth in Arkansas by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Made By Few: a Design Conference in Little Rock from 2018-08-01T21:14:16

Made By Few: a Design Conference in Little Rock by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Workforce Priorities for Business Development from 2017-09-27T16:56:04

Danny Games, Executive Vice President of Global Business for Arkansas Economic Development Commission, discusses the workforce impact on business development, expansion, and relocation. His guests ...

Forestry in Arkansas with Max Braswell, EVP - Arkansas Forestry Association from 2017-05-02T15:08:36

Forestry in Arkansas with Max Braswell, EVP - Arkansas Forestry Association by Arkansas Economic Development Commission

China Investing, with AEDC's Mike Preston from 2016-11-09T15:28

Mike Preston of AEDC discusses recent and future investment in Arkansas from China.