Seven Primary Initiatives for Economic Development in Arkansas

1. Foster Vibrant Communities as Good Places – in which to Live, Work, Invest, and to do Business
2. Ensure Infrastructure that Supports Business Activity, Quality Communities and Development
3. Produce a Workforce with the Right Education, Hard Skills, and Soft Skills for Jobs Created and Retained
4. Create a Business Friendly Regional Climate
5. Focus/Target Efforts to Create and Retain Jobs
6. Make Possible Locally Driven Planning and Economic Development
7. Enhance Collaboration and Approaches that Engage a Wide Range of Partners