Arkansas punches above its weight as the headquarters state for Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.
Arkansas punches above its weight as the headquarters state for Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services — three Fortune 500 giants that anchor Northwest Arkansas's booming economy. The state is a top poultry and rice producer, and its food processing industry is among the largest in the nation. Little Rock adds a diversified mix of healthcare, financial services, and government employment.
Arkansas offers one of the lowest costs of doing business in the country, with affordable commercial real estate and a growing talent pipeline fueled by the University of Arkansas system. The Northwest Arkansas corridor has attracted hundreds of consumer goods companies and supplier firms seeking proximity to Walmart.
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